Ile au Vaches

Best time to dive

April to May; October to November

What you might see

• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Season varies - confirm locally

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Long boat transit, weather-dependent

Permits & fees

Ile aux Vaches is designated a marine and coastal protected area (Protected Planet listing), but it is not among the SPGA fee-charging marine parks (Curieuse, Ste Anne, Baie Ternay & Port Launay, Ile Cocos); no entry fee confirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Beau Vallon, Mahé