Diving in Inner Islands

Explore 86 dive sites in Inner Islands, Seychelles. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Inner Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Inner Islands occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 29.0°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 29.8°C
  • June: 28.5°C
  • July: 26.8°C
  • August: 26.6°C
  • September: 27.4°C
  • October: 28.3°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Marine Life in Inner Islands

Home to 184 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 8 hard corals, 6 sharks & rays, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other.

Recommended Packing List for Inner Islands

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 11 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Inner Islands

  • Ste. Anne Marine National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Port Launay Marine National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Cousin - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • La Digue Shell Reserve - Shell Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Aride - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Curieuse Marine National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Baie Ternay Marine National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Ile Coco National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Beacon - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Ile aux Vaches - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Booby Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Mamelles - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Silhouette Marine National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Port Glaud - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Amirantes (Marine) to Fortune Bank (Marine) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North East Point Shell Reserve - Shell Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Aride Special Reserve - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Praslin Shell Reserve - Shell Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Anse Aux Pins Shell Reserve - Shell Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cousin Special Reserve - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Recif - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ile Moyenne - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Curieuse - Special Reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Bird Island (Ile aux Vaches) (Marine) National Park - Marine National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Denis Island (Marine) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Inner Islands - Nearest Airports

  • Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), Victoria - 22 km away, approx 38 min travel time
  • Praslin Island Airport (PRI), Praslin Island - 25 km away, approx 42 min travel time

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