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