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Booby Island

Granite island dive north of Praslin with passages

Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Reef
Local operator required

Praslin-based boat support is the practical way to reach the site.

Boat dive from Praslin with granite passages, a tunnel-like cut, good fish life and occasional current around the open edges.

About Booby Island

Booby Island is a boat-access granite island dive north of Praslin with a tunnel-like cut, broad passages and open-water edges. The site pairs coral-encrusted rock with schools of fish, sharks and rays, so it suits divers who want more structure and more movement than a sheltered reef stop.

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Research Estimate At Booby Island

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current

Where Is Booby Island?

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Booby Island Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

10m - 30m

Depth Note

Public guides vary from roughly 10 m to 30 m, with some listings describing a shallower 15-20 m profile and others extending deeper.

Best Season

April to May and October to November for the steadiest conditions; the site works year-round.

Typical Conditions

Granite island dive with passages and an underwater cut, good visibility when settled, and occasional current around the open edges.

Safety & Access At Booby Island

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Strong currentOverhead environment

Safety Notes

Stay close to the briefing in the passages, and treat current as a normal planning factor rather than a surprise.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only from Praslin; no shore entry.

Legal Notes

Follow operator briefing and standard Seychelles marine rules.

Local Intel For Booby Island

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A boat dive with shallow and deeper passage sections, best for divers comfortable with occasional current and open-water movement.

Freediving

Shallow sections exist, but the passages and occasional current make scuba the better fit than a pure freedive session.

Snorkeling

Calm-day snorkelling may work on the shallower structure, but the site is primarily a boat dive.

Booby Island Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Booby Island

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Recent Logged Visits At Booby Island

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Booby Island

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Avg. Visibility20m
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Booby Island Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Booby Island Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

www.seyvillas.com Β· Tourism Guide

Booby Rock near Aride; year-round visibility, gorge terrain, and broad fish and shark listings.

www.southernsun.com Β· Tourism Guide

Booby Rock guide with local dive support and mixed coral/granite habitat description.

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