Whale and Dolphin Watching Expedition
A scientific-educational expedition combining cetacean observation with diving and island exploration of the Seychelles archipelago. The program is divided into two parts: four days searching for marine mammals near Denis Island and four days exploring the inner granite islands.
Near the coral island of Denis — a feeding and breeding ground for cetaceans — encounters with Bryde’s whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, blue whales, orcas, and pygmy sperm whales are possible. The second part covers the Aride reserve (over 400 fish species), Praslin with Vallee de Mai park, Curieuse Island with giant tortoises, La Digue with Anse Source d’Argent beach, and St. Pierre rock islet.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round
Visibility
10–25 meters
Water Temperature
26–29°C
Level
From Open Water
Duration
9 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
