SCUBA DIVING IN THE OUTER ISLAND

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!

5 Star Dive Resort

Blue Safari Seychelles is recognised by PADI as a 5 star dive resort

Untouched Reefs

Most of the coral reefs in the Outer Islands are untouched and pristine

ABUNDANT MARINE LIFE

Dive with Manta Rays, sharks and turtles

GIANT Shoals of Species

Dive with giant shoals of various fish species

Specialist team

All dives are guided by our specialist teams and divemasters

DIVERSE DIVE SITES

Join our expert team in exploring the incredible diversity of dive sites

PADI Certified

Range of PADI Certified Courses Available At Our PADI Dive Centre

5 Star Dive Resort

Untouched Reefs

ABUNDANT MARINE LIFE

GIANT Shoals of Species

Specialist team

DIVERSE DIVE SITES

PADI Certified

SPECIES YOU WILL ENCOUNTER

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.

Soft Corals

Eagle Ray

Nurse Shark

Nudibranchs

Bluestripe Snapper

Potato Grouper

Scorpion Fish

Octopus

Butterflyfish

Marbled Ray

Manta Ray

Hammerhead Shark

Hawksbill Turtle

Giant Sweetlips

Gorgonian Sea Fans

BEST SCUBA DIVE SITES IN SEYCHELLES

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 WALL

(1-100M)
NAPOLEON

(16-25M)
PETIT ASTOVE

(40-50M)
ARCADE

(16-30M)
TURTLE RIDGE

(10-18M)

THE WALL

(1-100M)

"Out in the blue there are opportunities to spot large grouper, Dogtooth Tuna and sharks cruising by"

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.

NAPOLEON

(16-25M)

"Spot special kinds of nudibranchs or snails"

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.

PETIT ASTOVE

(40-50M)

"Out in the blue sometimes some bigger predators can be seen such as Wahoo (kingfish) and Dorado."

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.

ARCADE

(16-30M)

"It is a roller-coaster ride and one not to be missed."

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.

TURTLE RIDGE

(10-18M)

"The sheer abundance of turtles makes this one of our favourite scuba diving sites in the Outer Islands"

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 SCUBA DIVING DESTINATIONS

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
Astove Atoll
Cosmoledo Atoll

Alphonse Island

Alphonse Island is found 400 km south-west of Mahé and can be reached via a 1-hour flight.

A wide range of dive sites that are suitable for all levels
Fantastic steep drop-off walls covered in massive sea fans and black corals
Great abundance and diversity of reef fish species
A variety of shark species including Hammerhead Sharks

Discover Alphonse Island

Astove Atoll

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.

Amazing underwater topography with an incredibly steep wall
Highly diverse coral reef including large, hard coral formations
An abundance of reef and predatory fish species

Discover Astove Atoll

Cosmoledo Atoll

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.

The richest and most diverse areas of coral reef found anywhere in the Seychelles
Home to a number of larger species including sharks, rays and turtles
The atoll's lagoon contains a large divable area

Discover Cosmoledo Atoll

THE BEST EQUIPMENT AND BOATS

The Dive Centre at Alphonse Island ensures that all of the equipment and scuba gear is perfectly maintained and kept in tip-top condition. The Dive Centre provides all gear and equipment needed for the courses and scuba diving excursions during your stay. This includes wetsuits (3 mm short and full suits), masks, weights, cylinders (aluminum), regulators, fins (assorted sizes), BCD’s, dive computers and torches. The Dive Centre has partnered with Paralenz to provide guests with the best camera for scuba diving, and these specialist cameras can be rented on a daily basis or as part of a scuba diving package.

To ensure that guests reach their diving destination quickly and comfortably, Alphonse has two purpose-built dive boats, Bijoutier and Zanbren. These twin engine, 225hp vessels are covered to allow shade from the sun and there are also towels, drink and snacks onboard for during or after your dive. The number of divers per trip are kept to a minimum with a maximum ratio of 1 guide to 5 divers which ensures a more personal experience. All of our skippers are fully licensed as well as being divers themselves. Along with their extensive knowledge about the gear and equipment, they also hold great insight into the various dive sites of the area.

All gear and equipment provided with a full setup service

Small groups to ensure personalised experiences

Specialist underwater cameras provided for divers’ use

PADI ACCREDITED

Blue Safari Seychelles manages all of the PADI Accredited Dive Resorts in the Outer Islands and have a 5 Star accreditation by PADI. We are committed to providing the best scuba diving experiences and ensuring the scuba courses and training on offer are both personalised and safe.

The Dive Centre offers a variety of PADI-accredited diving courses for guests of all experience levels. Beginners can choose from a selection of PADI Beginner and PADI Open Water Courses on offer. These scuba diving courses are perfect for those new to the sport as well as for children as they include the Discover Scuba Initiation Programme and the PADI Bubblemaker course. For those who are accredited but haven’t dived in more than a year, refresher courses are also on offer.

For the experienced divers, there is an array of Advanced & Beyond Courses like PADI Divemaster, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Underwater Naturalist and more to dive into. There is also a selection of AWARE courses to take on, including AWARE Shark Conservation, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation and AWARE Specialist.

Diving with Blue Safari’s expert team, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

One of the most experienced Scuba Diving teams in the Seychelles

PADI Beginner Courses for Kids

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

SCUBA DIVING GALLERY

OTHER BLUE SAFARI EXPERIENCES

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.