Reservations Office Time:
(Open: 08:00 - 17:00)Providence Industrial Estate
Zone 18 – Parcel S9566, No. 6023, Providence
Mahé, Seychelles
Reservations Office Time:
(Open: 08:00 - 17:00)Providence Industrial Estate
Zone 18 – Parcel S9566, No. 6023, Providence
Mahé, Seychelles
The beauty of the Seychelles is matched tenfold when you head below the surface of the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, and the further one moves from the Inner Islands and the heavier human pressure experienced there, the more true this becomes.
Scuba diving in the Seychelles is truly a wondrous experience for a number of reasons. The water is warm and clear giving you visibility of up to 50m and the abundance of species here are simply spectacular.
Each of the Outer Islands are surrounded by expansive coral reefs that reach for the skies. To cater for a variety of experience levels and to introduce guests to the underwater wonders of the region, we have selected a number of dive sites that hold unique species, intricate coral structures and beauty all around.
Each of the three Blue Safari destinations has something unique to offer scuba divers. Join us for a scuba diving experience in Seychelles like no other!
Species spotted when scuba diving range from pelagic fish and inquisitive predators to a range of reef species and macro life.
The views of countless Green and Hawksbill Turtles making their way along the reef is always popular with divers.
There is also up to 15 species of Moray Eel to be spotted hiding in the cracks and crevices of the reef. Our selected dive sites are also teeming with large shoals of fish like Barracuda, Bigeye Trevally, Batfish, Emperor and Fusilier. Large schools of Bluelined, Humpback and Bohar Snapper are known to encircle divers - this is quite an experience!
Divers who enjoy the thrill of viewing predators can feast their eyes on large Dogtooth Tuna, Napoleon Wrasse, Giant Sweetlips, Potato Cod as well as a variety of grouper. Many of our sites hold stunning, sheer drop-offs which allow divers to spot pelagic species out in the blue.
Be sure to also keep an eye out for the different sharks found in the waters of the Seychelles, including Hammerhead, Silvertip, Whitetip Reef, Bull, Tawny Nurse and Grey Reef Sharks.
Macro-enthusiasts are also in for a real treat as they can view a host of species like Leaf Scorpionfish, Longnose Hawkfish, Pipefish, Tasseled and Devil Scorpionfish, Porcelain Crab and Seychelles Anemonefish. You can also spot an array of flatworm, nudibranch, Peacock Anemone Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Coral Whip Goby, Peacock Shrimp and Tiger Mantis Shrimp.
The Blue Safari Atolls of Alphonse, Astove and Cosmoledo are arguably home to the best scuba diving in the world and our dive sites ensure experiences that will challenge and excite divers of all levels.
Impressive coral structures, unique species and excellent visibility allow our sites to stand above the rest.
The best dive site at Astove. Along most of the north-west side of Astove there is a hugely impressive wall that drops steeply from a depth of only one or two metres to hundreds of metres almost vertically. In front of the lodge there is a particularly nice section to dive where you can start the dive by descending through a hole in the reef top and then emerging at a depth of around 15m on to the wall itself.
The best dive site at Alphonse, Napoleon offers an open water raised reef with its top at 16 metres covered with big colourful sea fans and schooling fish such as emperors, fusiliers, snappers, jacks, Potato Groupers, Moray Eels, and Napoleon Wrasse. Underwater photographers will be completely captivated by this dive site. This is a top spot around Alphonse, but only for experienced divers in ideal weather conditions. Sometimes this site has very strong currents, so a fast descent is necessary to hit the spot.
Considered the best dive site at Cosmoledo, the reef along the north-west side of Cosmoledo running from Menai Island to Iles du Nord is one of the most spectacular in the Seychelles. With 100 percent coral cover and a wide range of fish there is plenty of diving to be done here. One particular site close to Petit Astove has a shallow reef with a slope that goes quickly down to 40-50m. It is a very nice reef with Potato Groupers, turtles, Hammerheads early morning and many other fish.
One of our all-time favourite sites at Alphonse. Its sloping bottom topography is covered in hard coral which starts at 16 metres. On the plateau, you have a good chance of finding Scorpion Fish and turtles sleeping under coral heads, as well as Grey Reef Sharks. The “Arcade” itself is U-shaped and consists of holes and overhangs where Napoleon and Groupers seek shelter from the gentle current. Schools of Dogtooth Tuna, Chevron Barracudas and jacks frequent this dive site.
Proclaimed the best dive site at Poivre, the north-west reef has a ridge line running at a depth of 10-18m and is covered in Green and Hawksbill turtles as well as a wide variety of reef fishes. Keep an eye out for Manta Rays and reef sharks in this area.
Our pristine and unspoiled dive destinations allow guests a unique look into the aquatic ecosystems that surround the islands. Glide around beautiful coral reefs and through shoals of exotic species. Get ready to experience a world of weightless wonderment.
Alphonse Island is found 400 km south-west of Mahé and can be reached via a 1-hour flight.
Astove is a world filled with colour, where the daily dramas of a pristine ecosystem play out in front of your very eyes. The atoll is famous for the acclaimed underwater documentary "The Silent World", partly filmed here by Jacques Cousteau.
Cosmoledo is just a stone’s throw away from the World Heritage Site of Aldabra and boasts a pristine and untouched ecosystem with a wonderful lagoon.
Experience all that the Outer Islands of the Seychelles have to offer. Immerse yourself in an untouched paradise with a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora.
Get ready for an unforgettable getaway to Alphonse Island! Enjoy special offers: children under 12 stay free, and those aged 12-17 pay the U12 rate. Plus, all children enjoy complimentary access to the Alphonse Tribe, and all families receive a ½ day Amani Cruise. *T’s & C’s and standard flight rates apply.
*This offer is valid from 01 – 31 October 2024*