Mahe — Praslin — La Digue (winter)
A winter version of the route through the inner islands of the Seychelles — Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. The program is adapted for the winter season (November–April) accounting for prevailing winds and currents, allowing visits to locations inaccessible during summer months.
The route includes diving at Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur Islands — uninhabited granite islets, the coral islet of Coco, Aride Reserve, Curieuse Island with mangrove thickets, and the famous Anse Source d’Argent beach on La Digue. During winter months, tuna, sharks, marlins, and rays are encountered in these waters.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
November–April
Visibility
10–25 meters
Water Temperature
27–30°C
Level
Open Water and above
Duration
7 nights
Useful Information
Best Season
April–May and October–November (calmest sea, best visibility); whale sharks in October–November
Visa
No visa required for most nationalities — a visitor's permit for up to 30 days is issued on arrival and can be extended. A return ticket, accommodation booking and proof of funds are required.
How to Get There
Fly to Mahé (SEZ) via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul or Nairobi. Domestic flights and ferries connect Mahé with Praslin and La Digue; the outer atolls are reached only by liveaboard.
Climate
Tropical, 24–32°C year-round; southeast monsoon May–September, northwest monsoon November–March
Currency
Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Time Zone
UTC+4
