11 Days Luxury Seychelles diving holiday
11 Days Luxury Seychelles diving holiday
The Seychelles oozes elegance and luxury with a selection of hotels offering truly world class levels of indulgence. With pristine beaches and sparkling seas on their doorstep, these hotels are the finest in the Seychelles, offering unparalleled relaxation.
Scuba diving in the Seychelles is truly a wondrous experience for a number of reasons. The water is warm and clear giving you visibility of up to 50m and the abundance of species here are simply spectacular.
Each of the Outer Islands is surrounded by expansive coral reefs that reach for the skies. To cater for a variety of experience levels and to introduce guests to the underwater wonders of the region, we have selected a number of dive sites that hold unique species, intricate coral structures and beauty all around.
Safari highlights
- Diving experience to see white-tip sharks, turtles, eagle rays and colorful coral gardens.
- Luxury beach stay
Detailed safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Seychelles and transfer to your lodge for overnight
On arrival at Seychelles international airport you will be received by our guide and transferred to your lodge for overnight and relaxation.
Day 2: Full day orientation with your diving crew
After Lazily morning breakfast you will meet the diving crew and Make your final arrangements for the expedition, here you will received a full safety briefing by the experts and later return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Day 3-7: Seychelles diving expedition
Up to 8 dives are offered throughout the 5 days including night and open sea dives. The unique granite topography has formed swim-through, plateaus, canyons, overhangs, boulders and sea mounts, all of which offer a variety of marine life from moray eels to schooling pelagic species and plenty in between.
Dive sites include Shark Bank and Baie Ternay on Mahe, Grande Soeur and Ave Maria Rock around Praslin and Curieuse. Observe white-tip sharks, turtles, eagle rays and colourful coral gardens.
Included in your safari are island trips to see the famous Coco de Mer, a tortoise conservation project and a globally important nature reserve for birds and other wildlife.
Day 8: Transfer to
After your wonderful diving experience you will be transferred to Denis Private Island where you enjoy this extreme luxury stay at the island.
Day 9-10: Full day relaxation
You will the next few days enjoying calls of numerous species of land and seabirds. A walk along the paths is full of surprise and wonder.
On-going conservation projects to restore part of the island to its pre-discovery state have seen over 50 hectares of woodland rehabilitated, giant tortoises meander along and no-where else will you come across such a combination of some of the world’s most endangered endemic species.
The island slowly reveals its riches and mysteries: from its 100 year old lighthouse warning passing ships against hazardous shoals and reefs still, the remnants of a mysterious cemetery for which no known records exist, an old settlement, the coral structures next to the grass airstrip to the only ecumenical chapel of the Seychelles.
Day 11: Transfer to the airport for onward journey
After Lazily morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward journey.
Trip includes
- Diving fees
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals for your entire stay
- Luxury stays at Dennis Private Island
Trip excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Seychelles tourist Visa
We to book this safari package
We recommend booking this package 1 year in advance to allow us reserve your accommodation and organize the diving expedition.
Best time for diving in Seychelles
The best time to dive the Seychelles is April, October or November when the seas are calm and boats can reach the more remote spots where you will often dive with sharks and manta rays. The weather is cooler and more humid during the southeast monsoon season of late May to September.
