Paradise Rock
Paradise Rock is a shallow rock dive off Mahé.
About Paradise Rock
Paradise Rock is a shallow rock dive off Mahé with a small cave and short tunnel beneath the main formation. It is a compact, beginner-friendly site where the rock itself is the attraction, with nurse sharks, turtles, and a lot of small life clustered around the formation. The dive works best on calm days with a careful brief, because the tunnel is optional and the boat pickup and current can change the feel of the site.
Research Estimate At Paradise Rock
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Where Is Paradise Rock?
Paradise Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 17m
Depth Note
A nurse shark size is described as about 3 m (10 ft), but no dive depth is provided.
Best Season
June to August; November to January is calmer for beginners.
Safety & Access At Paradise Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
There is a small cave and short tunnel under the rock; use appropriate overhead-environment precautions. Nurse sharks may be present.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; keep the cave and short tunnel optional unless you are trained for overhead spaces.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and stay within your overhead-environment training.
Local Intel For Paradise Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Recommended to spend longer near the main rock to observe the marine life.
Freedive
Only suitable for very controlled shallow viewing conditions; the cave and tunnel make it a poor freedive target.
Snorkel
The shallow profile can interest snorkelers on calm days, but the cave and tunnel make scuba the better fit.
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Exposure Profile at Paradise Rock
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Wildlife at Paradise Rock
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