Introduction to Seychelles Snorkeling
The Seychelles is paradise personified. To the newbie snorkeller and travelling family, the archipelago serves up a wide raft of beaches and snorkelling hotspots to venture to. Walk along white, powdery stretches, don your snorkelling gear, and move beneath the surface to a world of captivating sights.
Anse Source d’Argent
Boasting shallow lagoons and waist-high water to wade in, Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue Island is a great starting point for first-time snorkellers. Dubbed one of the prettiest beaches in the world, Anse Source d’Argent is where you can come into contact with a host of species such as the tiny yet feisty triggerfish.
Anse Lazio
Merging white sands with turquoise ocean, Praslin Island’s very own Anse Lazio Beach comprises awe-inspiring panoramas and outstanding conditions to go snorkelling. Once in the water, you could easily catch a glimpse of rays, numerous schools of tropical fish, rare coral species, and the highlight of them all – the friendly, resident male sea turtle.
Anse Louis
If searching for a favourable environment on Mahe Island where you can learn the ropes of snorkelling, then make a dash for Anse Louis Beach. Found a stone’s throw from Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, which is a sought-after beach resort in Seychelles, Anse Louis is best visited during the northwest monsoon period (October to April), as this is when the waters are calmer and would effectively, make the task of novice snorkellers easier. Importantly, keep your eyes open for the rocky portions at either side of the bay where you will discover corals and various fish in their natural habitat.
Bird Island
Though reputed for being a hub for birdwatching, Bird Island is equally appealing to snorkelling enthusiasts and families wanting to try their hand at this water sport, albeit at a location that is a touch isolated. As the northernmost islet in the Seychelles (100 km north of Mahe Island), Bird Island will capture your attention on the back of a spread of untouched beaches, which act as a stepping stone to a marvellous snorkelling adventure. With incredible visibility at one’s disposal, snorkellers can delight in sightings of green turtles and large feathertail rays glide effortlessly through the water.
