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Dredger Rock, Mahé

Moored wreck dive off Mahé with mixed fish life.

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Wreck
Boat dive on a sandy-bottom wreck with a mooring-line drop, short transfer from Mahé, and enough current sensitivity to reward calm conditions.

About Dredger Rock, Mahé

A compact Mahé wreck dive with a sandy-bottomed shipwreck moored for controlled drops and ascents. It is usually a straightforward boat dive, but the site can pick up current, so it suits divers who want an easy wreck profile with mixed reef fish, occasional reef sharks, and rays.

Research Estimate At Dredger Rock, Mahé

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

VisibilityVisibility: 13m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Current StrengthLight current

Where Is Dredger Rock, Mahé?

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Dredger Rock, Mahé Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

18m - 24m

Depth Note

Reported as a shipwreck on sandy bottom with a stated maximum depth around 24m; another independent guide lists the wreck in the 18-26m band.

Best Season

Calmer windows are usually March-May and October-December; mid-year wind can make conditions less comfortable and visibility less reliable.

Typical Conditions

Current is sometimes light and only rarely strong.

Safety & Access At Dredger Rock, Mahé

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Strong current

Safety Notes

Currents are usually light but can occasionally strengthen, so plan the dive around conditions and use the mooring line for controlled descents and ascents.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; use the wreck's mooring line for controlled entry and exit with a local operator.

Legal Notes

No site-specific legal restriction surfaced. Confirm local boating and marine rules with the operator before departure.

Local Intel For Dredger Rock, Mahé

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A wreck dive with the wreck lying on sand to a maximum depth of about 24 m.

Freedive

The site is listed for freediving as well as scuba, but it remains a boat-access wreck with current sensitivity. Keep the dive conservative and avoid pushing depth or bottom time.

Snorkel

Not a primary snorkel site; the wreck and fish life sit below the surface, so it suits divers or confident freedivers more than casual snorkellers.

Dredger Rock, Mahé Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Dredger Rock, Mahé

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Wildlife at Dredger Rock, Mahé

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Recent Logged Visits At Dredger Rock, Mahé

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Dredger Rock, Mahé Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Dredger Rock, Mahé Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

diveinseychelles.com · Independent Guide

Independent dive-site list that places Dredger Wreck in the 18-26m band.

www.freedivingseychelles.com · Operator Article

Freediving article confirming the site is used for freediving and mentioning yellow snappers.

www.nosytour.it · Operator

Mahé diving seasonality and visibility window used for the seasonal baseline.

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