When is the best time to dive Galawa?

The typical diving season is October to May. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Seychelles · Alphonse Group - NW Alphonse

Galawa

Q: Is Galawa good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Partially viable on the shallow plateau in calm conditions, though it is marketed and dived primarily as a scuba site

Best time to dive

October to May

What you might see

Bull sharkLikely
Dogtooth tunaLikely
Eagle rayLikely
Napoleon wrasseLikely
NudibranchLikely
Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Partially viable on the shallow plateau in calm conditions, though it is marketed and dived primarily as a scuba site

Safety notes

Presence of bull sharks requires guide briefing; current on the drop-off edge

Permits & fees

No separate permit; included under Alphonse Island Lodge dive centre fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Alphonse Island

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