Explore Mahé

Mahé, the largest island of Seychelles, offers a diving experience that is both captivating and diverse, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts worldwide. Nestled amidst the stunning beaches of Beau Vallon, the dive sites here are famed for their impressive granite formations and vibrant coral gardens, showcasing both hard and soft corals in a dazzling array of colors. These underwater landscapes provide a stunning backdrop as you explore the turquoise, crystalline waters, home to a variety of marine life.

Divers can expect to encounter schools of batfish, barracudas, and turtles, as well as impressive pelagics like grey reef sharks, white tip sharks, and, if you're lucky, the majestic whale shark or a graceful manta ray. With over 50 named dive sites scattered around the island, Mahé caters to all kinds of diving preferences, from shore dives to boat and liveaboard experiences. Whether you're navigating through intricate coral reefs or exploring deeper walls and wrecks, the biodiversity and beauty of Mahé's underwater world promise an unforgettable adventure. Additionally, the island's welcoming locals and charming seaside resorts make it an ideal base for your Seychelles diving holiday, offering both relaxation and exploration in equal measure.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★★ Ile au Vache

About 10 hours from the island of Mahe. We do a backroll entry and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Diving on granite rocks, small caves at a maximum depth of 28-30m. Often a strong current.

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★★★★☆ Conception Rocks

About 35-40min from Beau Vallon beach and 33-38min from Bel Ombre marina. We back roll in the water and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Beautiful dive around a small island at a maximum depth of 22m. Usually strong current.

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★★★★☆ Cap Matoopa

About 20min from Beau Vallon beach and 18min from Bel Ombre marina. We back roll and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Granite rock dive at a maximum depth of 22m. Sometimes just light current, sometimes strong current.

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★★★★☆ Light House

A great dive from 10 to 37 meters deep with lots of fish and pelagics passing by. Hang out on the plateau at 15 meters and you can possibly see sharks.

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★★★★☆ Ray's point

20 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 17min from Bel Ombre Marina. Mooring up in front of Anse du riz. Ray’s point is a beautiful reef along the granite rocks at a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light/strong current.

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★★★★☆ Willy‘s Rock

About 15min from Beau Vallon beach and 15min from Bel Ombre marina. We anchor on the sand next to the site. Beautiful dive on around a seamount at a maximum depth of 13m. Sometimes light current, sometimes strong current.

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★★★★☆ Whale Rock, Seychelles

15 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 17min from Bel Ombre Marina. Anchoring on the sand next to the rocks. Whale rock is a beautiful dive around granite rocks at a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light/strong current.

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★★★★☆ Dredger Rock, Mahé

About 10min from Beau Vallon beach and 8min from Bel Ombre marina. We moor up at the wreck’s mooring line. Shipwreck that lies on a sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 24m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.

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★★★★☆ Twin Barges

8 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 5min from Bel Ombre Marina. Mooring up on the wreck’s mooring line. Two beautiful wrecks next to each other: the first one at a maximum depth of 22m and the second one at a maximum depth of 19m. Sometimes light/strong current.

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★★★★☆ Fisherman's Cove Reef

5min from Beau Vallon Beach and 3min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand outside the reef. Fisherman’s Cove Reef is a reef with a maximum depth of 15m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.

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★★★★☆ Aldebaran Wreck

The Aldebaran Wreck is a 28-meter long fishing boat that was sunk in 2008. It lies at a depth of 28 to 40 meters on a sandy bottom. Due to its depth, it is only accessible by experienced divers.

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★★★★☆ Beau Vallon Beach

At Beau Vallon Beach in front of the dive center. We use this dive site for Open Water Course to do the confined water session. Sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 4m. Usually a little bit of surge.

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★★★★☆ Coral Garden

5min from Beau Vallon Beach and 8min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand outside the reef. Coral Garden is a reef with a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.

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★★★★☆ Aquarium

5 to 8 min to Beau Vallon Beach or 10 min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand just a little outside of the site. 3 bommies at 15 meters maximum depth on the edges. Sometimes light current on the surface, rarely current on the bottom.

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★★★★☆ Auberge Reef

About 10min from Beau Vallon beach and 13min from Bel Ombre marina. We anchor on the sand next to the site. Beautiful dive on a reef at a maximum depth of 13m. Sometimes light current, sometimes strong current.

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Diving in Mahé

Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles, offers exceptional dive sites for enthusiasts. Among the notable wreck dives is the Ennerdale Wreck, a British tanker resting on the ocean floor, home to diverse marine life like lionfish and groupers. This site is popular for its rich history and the vibrant underwater ecosystem it supports.

Dive travelers can explore popular shore dives at Baie Ternay, renowned for its clear waters and abundant coral gardens, perfect for spotting hawksbill turtles and rays. Night dives here reveal mesmerizing nocturnal marine behaviors, providing a different perspective on oceanic life. Mahé balances accessible shore dives with liveaboard options, ensuring divers can explore both coastal and remote underwater wonders.

The best Months to Dive in Mahé

Mahé, the largest island in Seychelles, offers exceptional diving conditions year-round. Water temperatures remain pleasantly warm, ranging from 26°C–29°C/79°F–84°F, making it ideal for divers in any season. Visibility generally varies between 15 to 30 meters/49 to 98 feet, providing clear views of the abundant marine life and coral reefs. Diving is possible throughout the year, but the period from May to October may present challenges due to the southeast trade winds. These can cause stronger currents and slightly reduced visibility. The calmer months from November to April offer optimal conditions, with lighter winds and gentler currents, perfect for exploring Mahé's underwater beauty.

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