Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Snorkelling & Boat Tours
The bay of Beau Vallon also hosts a few good snorkelling spots, especially along the
rocky shore up the coast to North Point. It's also the main launching pad for
boat excursions
and snorkelling trips to Baie Ternay at the northwestern tip of the island, where the reefs
are healthy and marine life plentiful. Full-day excursions include entry fees to the park,
barbecue lunch and snorkelling gear. The best season is from April to October. A group of
four to six persons is required. Contact a recommended operator (or ask your hotel or
guesthouse to do it for you).
At the Berjaya Resort, Underwater Centre/Dive Seychelles (
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)
fits snorkelling
(€20 to €30) in during its dive outings to L'Îlot, Baie Ternay Marine National Park and the
lighthouse. It also rents snorkelling gear (€10 per day).
Dolphin Nemo Glass
BOAT TOUR
Bottom Boat
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( 4261068, 2596922; Beau Vallon; full-day trip €80; by reservation)
Does the standard tours to Ste
Anne Marine National Park and Baie Ternay. It has a small kiosk on the beach, just in
front of the Berjaya Resort.
Jimmy Mancienne
( 2510269; full-day trip €85; by reservation)
A reputable operator. Specialises in tours to Baie
Ternay but can also arrange trips to Ste Anne Marine National Park. All trips include
swimming and snorkelling stops.
BOAT TOUR
Teddy's Glass Bottom Boat
( 2511125, 2511198; half-/full-day trip €50/85; by reservation)
Good credentials. Runs glass-bot-
tom trips to Baie Ternay and Ste Anne Marine National Park that include swimming and
snorkelling stops.
BOAT TOUR
Whale-Shark Spotting
Between August and October it's common to see whale sharks offshore from Mahé's
north and west coasts. Underwater Centre/Dive Seychelles (
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)
runs dedicated
snorkelling trips focusing on whale sharks in September and October (€135 to €150). It
also runs whale-shark monitoring programs.
