Guided boat diving is the normal format here, and that is a good thing.

Conditions can change quickly with wind angle and swell, especially around offshore banks and exposed granite pinnacles.
June to August is the main caution window for rougher sea states, but any month can produce a no-go day on an exposed site.
Carry an SMB, stay close to the briefing plan, and assume boat traffic around popular snorkel islets.
Many beaches on Praslin and La Digue have no lifeguards. Official guidance highlights lifeguards at Anse Lazio and Cote d'Or on Praslin, but not across most other swimming areas in this island pair.
Keep buoyancy tight over shallow coral and never chase turtles or sharks through tight granite spaces.

Medical support exists on both islands, but serious cases still need planning.

Baie Ste Anne Hospital on Praslin and St. Mary's Hospital on La Digue can handle general medical needs and first response.

Guided boat diving is the normal format here, and that is a good thing.

Conditions can change quickly with wind angle and swell, especially around offshore banks and exposed granite pinnacles.
June to August is the main caution window for rougher sea states, but any month can produce a no-go day on an exposed site.
Carry an SMB, stay close to the briefing plan, and assume boat traffic around popular snorkel islets.
Many beaches on Praslin and La Digue have no lifeguards. Official guidance highlights lifeguards at Anse Lazio and Cote d'Or on Praslin, but not across most other swimming areas in this island pair.
Keep buoyancy tight over shallow coral and never chase turtles or sharks through tight granite spaces.

Medical support exists on both islands, but serious cases still need planning.

Baie Ste Anne Hospital on Praslin and St. Mary's Hospital on La Digue can handle general medical needs and first response.

The southeast trades often bring rougher seas and choppy crossings. Offshore reefs and stronger granite banks may be dropped from the schedule with little notice.

Official beach safety guidance highlights lifeguards at Anse Lazio and Cote d'Or on Praslin, while many other beaches across Praslin and La Digue are unguarded. Treat swims and snorkel entries conservatively if surge, current, or poor visibility is present.

Popular stops such as St. Pierre and Curieuse-linked snorkel areas can have multiple excursion boats. Use bright surface gear and stay close to the briefing zone.

Protected areas are central to the trip, not a side note.

Buy SPGA tickets through the official system for Curieuse, Iles Cocos, and reserve visits.
Stay on marked trails on Curieuse and in forest reserves, especially where turtle nesting or sensitive vegetation is involved.
Do not feed wildlife, touch corals, collect shells or reef pieces, or crowd tortoises and nesting turtles for photos.
The Veuve Special Reserve exists to protect breeding and feeding habitat for the Seychelles black paradise flycatcher.
The coco de mer occurs naturally only on Praslin and Curieuse. Buy only certified products if you are shopping for legal souvenirs.

Contact	Role	Phone	Availability
Emergency Services	Police, fire, and ambulance	+248 999	24/7
Ambulance	Medical emergency response	+248 151	24/7
Seychelles Coast Guard	Marine emergency support	+248 4290900	24/7
Baie Ste Anne Hospital	Public hospital on Praslin	+248 4232333	Day services with emergency support pathway
St. Mary's Hospital	Public hospital on La Digue	+248 4234255	Day services with emergency support pathway
DAN Emergency Hotline	Diving medical advice and evacuation coordination	+1-919-684-9111	24/7

Praslin and La Digue

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Safety And Conservation

Top Risks

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