

Best for beginner divers, 1-3m, boat entry, mild current.
Anse La Farine is a reef site located on Praslin Island, Seychelles, accessible only by boat. The site features a shallow reef with an average depth of two metres, ranging between one and three metres. It is suitable for beginners, though conditions vary with mild currents. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, and the potential for strong currents. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, angelfish, eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, lionfish, moray eels, triggerfish, barracuda, whitetip reef sharks, and octopuses. Equipment rental is available for those visiting this reef.
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A local fisherman with a boat named Koste is often available at Anse La Blague to provide transport to the site.
There are no roads to the site. Access is by boat, either via a private arrangement from Anse La Blague or through the New Emerald Cove Hotel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, angelfish, eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, lionfish, moray eels, triggerfish, barracuda, whitetip reef sharks, and octopuses.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of two metres.
The depth ranges from one to three metres, with an average depth of two metres.
A boat is required to access this site.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkeling with a rating of 4/5.
Divers and snorkelers should be aware of jellyfish, sea urchins, and the possibility of strong currents.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Anse La Farine in Praslin. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Anse La Farine in Praslin. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
Anse La Farine in Praslin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.