Seychelles · Praslin/La Digue channel

Ave Maria

Best time to dive

April to May; October to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Eagle rayReliably seen
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Sea turtleReliably seen
  • Whale sharkPossible

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not explicitly confirmed; calm currents and moderate depth on shallower sections suggest possible viability over the shallow granite boulders

Safety notes

Relatively few hazards noted; boat traffic in the inter-island channel; standard granite boulder topography

Permits & fees

No specific marine park permit/fee identified

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: La Digue

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.