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L’Ilot listing with a surface-to-mid-20s depth range, snorkelling possible, current/surge sensitivity, and a broad species inventory.
Dive Spot Guide•
L’Ilot
L’Ilot is a granite islet drift dive off Mahé.
Local operator required
Short boat access and current-timed pickup make local operator support the normal setup.
Boat access from Mahé is straightforward, but current timing and pickup shape whether the dive feels relaxed or committed.
About L’Ilot
L’Ilot is a granite islet dive off Mahé where rocks, swim-throughs, and a passage shape the route. It is best approached as a current-sensitive drift, because tide and flow can quickly change how demanding the water feels. Divers come for sharks, rays, turtles, and dense reef fish around a compact rock feature that also works well for night dives.
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Research Estimate At L’Ilot
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is L’Ilot?
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Community sourced coordinates.
L’Ilot Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
Published site listings place the reef from the surface to the mid-20s, with some guides calling the deepest points a bit deeper.
Best Season
Year-round; April to May and October to November are often the calmer windows.
Typical Conditions
A current-sensitive granite islet dive with rocky structure, swim-throughs, and tide-dependent drift timing.
Safety & Access At L’Ilot
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift dive, keep pickup timing tight, and avoid treating the passage like a relaxed reef swim.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal route; the dive should be timed around current and pickup rather than treated as a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
No special permit surfaced in the reviewed sources; follow the operator briefing and standard boat-diving practice.
Local Intel For L’Ilot
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A current-aware boat dive over granite structure and a passage, with the route changing as the tide and flow move.
Freediving
Not a routine freedive site; the passage and current make it better suited to scuba or only very experienced freedivers on calm days.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is possible over the shallower rock, but the current-led passage is better left to divers.
Wildlife at L’Ilot
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At L’Ilot
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At L’Ilot
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
