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Ile au Vache
Remote Mahé boat dive with granite rocks, caves, and current.
Boat-only granite cave dive off Mahé with strong current and pelagics.
About Ile au Vache
Ile au Vache is a remote Mahé boat dive where granite rock formations break into small caves and strong current shapes the whole experience. It is a classic drift-style boat run rather than a casual reef hop, with an overhead profile that rewards disciplined buoyancy and careful pickup planning. The site is best suited to advanced divers who want current, depth, and pelagic wildlife in one dive.
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Research Estimate At Ile au Vache
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Ile au Vache?
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Ile au Vache Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 30m
Depth Note
Granite rocks and small caves are reported at about 28 to 30 m, with the wider dive profile held in the same depth band.
Best Season
May through July.
Typical Conditions
Granite rocks, small caves, and strong current are typical, with the dive shaped by a long Mahé boat run.
Safety & Access At Ile au Vache
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Plan for drift pickup by the boat, keep buoyancy tight around the caves, and treat the current as a primary planning factor.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; back-roll entry and drift pickup are required, and the site is not a casual shore dive.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat operator's pickup plan and any Seychelles access or conservation rules that apply to the site.
Local Intel For Ile au Vache
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a drift-style boat dive on granite rocks and small caves, with the main profile sitting around 28 to 30 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the main features sit at depth and the dive relies on boat pickup.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case because the key features are deep and current-prone.
Wildlife at Ile au Vache
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ile au Vache
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ile au Vache
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
