Booby Island
Also known as: Booby Rock
Best time to dive
April to May; October to November; August to October
What you might see
- DolphinPeak season
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Moray eelPeak season
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkPeak season
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 addressed by sources; current warnings and offshore location suggest it is not a typical snorkel site
Safety notes
Strong/intense currents (primary hazard, reef hook advised); granite boulder crevices and a gorge feature requiring good buoyancy control; boat-only access with potential surface chop given exposed northern position
Permits & fees
No specific marine park permit/fee identified
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Praslin
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.