Plan + Spots · Destination Guide

Mahé

Granite reefs, marine parks, and cloudforest hikes from one easy Indian Ocean base

Updated Mar 25, 202624 sources

View On Map

Signature sites

Featured dive spots for Mahé

Use the map and cards to compare where to dive first.

Aldebaran Wreck dive spot

Aldebaran Wreck

DeepWreck

Aldebaran Wreck is a deep wreck dive off Mahé.

Visibility30 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Aquarium dive spot

Aquarium

Reef

Beginner-friendly bommie reef off Beau Vallon

Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
Baie Ternay Marine Park dive spot

Baie Ternay Marine Park

Reef

Protected reef park with calm shallows

Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Beau Vallon Beach dive spot

Beau Vallon Beach

Reef

Shallow Mahé training bay for beginner shore dives and snorkel sessions.

🏖️
Visibility8 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Brizare Rock, Mahé dive spot

Brizare Rock, Mahé

Reef

Advanced offshore drift site with pelagics and open-water pickup.

Visibility19 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeExceptional variety
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Chuckles dive spot

Chuckles

Reef

Boat reef with granite structure and variable current.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge