Praslin & La Digue

Snorkelling around Praslin and La Digue

Snorkelling around Praslin and La Digue in Seychelles centres on two marine national parks, Curieuse and Ile Cocos, and on beaches with reef within reach of the shore. Which spots suit depends on the season: the Seychelles Meteorological Authority describes rough seas in July and August.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Marine parks

  • Ile Cocos: the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority calls it the most renowned snorkelling spot in Seychelles. The 85.55 ha park covers three islets, Ile Cocos, Ile La Fouche and Ilot Plate, and is known for hawksbill turtles. It is 10 minutes by boat from La Digue, and non-residents over 12 pay SCR 200 (SPGA, checked 16 September 2026).
  • St Pierre: a granite islet in Curieuse Marine National Park. The tourism board describes a rich seabed with corals slowly recovering from damage.
  • Curieuse and the Praslin shore: the park covers the channel between Curieuse and Praslin. The tourism board describes healthy corals along the Praslin side.

Other spots

The tourism board recommends Anse Petite Cour on Praslin's north coast for coral and butterflyfish, Ave Maria for canyons and reef fish, and Grande Soeur, where hawksbill turtles and white-tip sharks can be seen in deeper water.

From La Digue's beaches

Anse Sévère in the north has reef off the beach, and the tourism board suggests it for beginners. Anse Patates, at the northern tip, has calm water close to the shore. Anse Pierrot, south of Anse Source d'Argent, is shallow enough for paddling and snorkelling.

Seasons

The Seychelles Meteorological Authority describes April as the calmest month at sea and July and August as rough, with sheltered west and north-west beaches more pleasant from June to September. Tourism board articles give different best periods: one says March to May and September to November, another May to October.

Park rules

The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (checked 16 September 2026) asks visitors not to collect shells, plants, coral or other marine life, and bans motorised water sports inside the parks. Boats must anchor or moor only in designated areas.

Where to go

Snorkelling trips

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Akoz Boat Tours

    +248 4234142

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Angel Tours

    The tourism board says fishing trips take up to four passengers with two crew and that billfish are caught and released. It lists reservation.angeltours@gmail.com as the enquiry address.

    +248 2515327Website

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Anse Georgette Charters

    +248 2803986

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    At Last Boat Charter

    +248 2563615

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Barracuda Boat Charter

    The tourism board lists the charter under the Les Lauriers Eco-Lodge account, with Sustainable Seychelles Silver Recognition. OpenStreetMap names the building 'Barracuda Excursion'.

    +248 2512333Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Belle Petra Boat Charter

    +248 2580667

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Blue Moon Boat Charter

    +248 2576930

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Coco Rouge Boat Charter

    The website on its tourism board listing, cocorougeboatcharter.com, did not load on 16 September 2026.

    +248 2581014

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    D'Charter

    +248 2616867

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Entel Boat Charter

    +248 4234381

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Eze Charter

    +248 2539783

  • Excursions, La Digue

    Flow Tour Guide

    +248 2506818

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Geoli Charters

    The home page names the glass-bottom boat 'Bubul Glass Bottom'. KOEK lists the business as 'Geoli Charters Glass Bottom Boat Praslin'.

    +248 2512411Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    GIGIT Boat Charter

    +248 2638786

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Infinity Boat Charter

    Its site gives opening hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday.

    +248-2829435Website

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Kylie Boat Charter

    +248 2500405

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    La Belle Camilla Boat Charter

    +248 2581992

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    La Digue Boat Excursions (Nevis Ernesta)

    +248 2515557Website

  • Excursions, La Digue

    La Digue Paradise Tours

    +248 2580533

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    La Fidélité Boat Charter

    +248 2512233

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Ladouceur Boat Charter

    +248 2565326

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Lady C Charter

    +248 2587646

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Lala Boat Charter

    The official site gives the address as 'Baie St Anne, Praslin'; OpenStreetMap maps the building at Côte d'Or with the street 'Cote D'or, Baie Saint Anne'. The tourism board lists lalaboatcharter@yahoo.com. The site gives hirecraft number 276.

    +248 2825388Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Le Sombrero Boat Charter

    +248 2638108

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Liberty Charter

    +248 2581274

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Lizzy Boat Charter

    +248 2546193

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Loyalty Charter

    Its site gives the address as Baie Sainte Anne; the tourism board gives Anse Boudin. The tourism board lists it under the same account as Lady V Car Hire.

    (+248) 258 36 66Website

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Lyly Boat Charter

    The tourism board gives the WhatsApp number +248 2578695; OpenStreetMap gives a second number, 2512461.

    +248 2578695

  • Excursions, Praslin

    Mason's Travel

    Mason's Travel gives its Praslin office as Grand Anse (tel. +248 428 8750).

    +248 4288888Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Master Boat

    +248 2812894

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Mica Boat Charter

    +248 2715860

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    New Indigo Excursions Seychelles

    The website on its tourism board listing, newindigoseychelles.com, did not load on 16 September 2026.

    +248 2515676

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Pitou Boat Charter

    +248 2526394

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Sabine Charter

    The tourism board listing says Visa cards are accepted.

    +248 2591441

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Sagittarius Taxi Boat & Excursions

    TripAdvisor lists it at Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or) with hours of 09:00 to 17:00 daily.

    +248 4 232 234

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Sea Eagle Boat Charter

    +248 2504027Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Simplicity Boat Charter

    +248 2575102

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Surfari Seychelles

    The official contact page gives Anse Boudin; the tourism board listing gives 'Cap Samy, Baie Sainte Anne'.

    +248 2566625Website

  • Boat trips, Praslin

    Swell Boat Charter

    The tourism board lists Sustainable Seychelles Blue Recognition.

    +248 2520581Website

  • Boat trips, La Digue

    Zenero Boat Charter

    Contact named on the site: Ewan Rose. The tourism board lists Sustainable Seychelles Blue Recognition.

    00248 2 61 51 09Website

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The 5 places on this map
  • Angel Tours Thing to do
  • Barracuda Boat Charter Thing to do
  • Lala Boat Charter Thing to do
  • Lyly Boat Charter Thing to do
  • Sagittarius Taxi Boat & Excursions Thing to do
Where these details come from

Checked 16 September 2026. Timetables, prices and rules change; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Questions

Where can I snorkel near La Digue?
The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority calls Ile Cocos, 10 minutes by boat from La Digue, the most renowned snorkelling spot in Seychelles. From the shore, the tourism board suggests Anse Sévère and Anse Patates.
Can I snorkel from the beach on Praslin?
Yes. The tourism board recommends Anse Petite Cour on the north coast for snorkelling over coral.
How much does it cost to visit Ile Cocos?
The park fee is SCR 200 for non-residents over 12 (SPGA, checked 16 September 2026). Boat trips are booked through tour operators or charters, which normally include the fee.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.