Ave Maria (Praslin) Dive Site — Seychelles

About Ave Maria (Praslin)

One of the top dive sites in Praslin with massive granite boulders creating a labyrinth of swim-throughs. Whitetip reef sharks rest on sandy patches and large Napoleon wrasse are curious and approach divers. The site is named after a statue of the Virgin Mary placed on the seabed by local fishermen.

Site Information

• Depth: 8–25 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: reef
• Current: Moderate current
• Best time: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
• Region: Seychelles

Highlights

• Whitetip Sharks
• Napoleon Wrasse
• Swim-throughs
• Granite

Marine Life at Ave Maria (Praslin)

• Whale Shark
• Reef Manta Ray
• Butterflyfish
• Triggerfish
• Green Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Grey Reef Shark
• Eagle Ray

Liveaboards visiting Seychelles

• Explorer 1 — 4.8/5, from €522/day