Alphonse Island - Seychelles

[JtotheG]

Hello - following up perhaps someone might have some information on this - we have decided on going to seychelles but looking at the different islands - for ease what I can see it seems MAHE being the main island is simple and easy but from what I am reading the best diving is on the outer islands like Alphonse Island - has anyone been to both and is it worth the journey out there. Outside of just staying away from the crowds. We wont be doing a liveaboard on this trip which seems to be popular for the outer islands

any input is welcome
Thanks

 

[JtotheG]

I guess this is a potentially bad sign for the quality of diving if no comments have been made lol .... i shall have to report back on the do's and don't when diving there : 0 )

 

[Searcaigh]

Did you honestly expect much response in 24 hours?

I have just seen your post now.

 

[JtotheG]

i am impatient what can i say lol

 

[cetacean]

@JtotheG

The Seychelles used to be a very good dive destination, unfortunately much of the coral in the inner islands is dying or gone (ocean warming, runnoff, people...)

The outer islands can still be quite good in places, Alphonse definitely being one of the better locations.

You will see schools of fish, turtles, and during the right time of year, mantas. Diving in the Seychelles is often compared to diving in the Maldives - overall, the Maldives offer better diving (more fish, more sharks, better coral coverage), but the Seychelles are beautiful above water, so it's a reasonable trade-off.

You don't state your diving experience -if you haven't dived places like Raja Ampat, the Solomons, or even Palau the Seychelles are going to be great.

And pls don't take this the wrong way, but diving the Seychelles is going to make Florida or most anywhere in the Carribean seem like diving in a very sterile swimming pool.