

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Anse Major is a secluded bay on Praslin, Seychelles, featuring a mix of reef and artificial reef structures. Accessible by boat or the Anse Major nature trail, the site offers depths between 1 and 6 metres, with an average of 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers can explore the edges of the bay where granite boulders meet the reef. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres and mild currents. Hazards include deep water, jellyfish, lionfish, overhead environments, rip currents, sea urchins, sharp coral, stonefish, and surf. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, angelfish, eagle rays, groupers, moray eels, scorpionfish, and octopus.
-4.62850, 55.39150
Anse Major is one of the spots in the north of Mahé where snorkellers can reach underwater scenery without the help of a boat.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, raccoon and threadfin butterflyfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, striped surgeonfish, emperor angelfish, spotted eagle rays, coral groupers, Indian lionfish, giant and turkey morays, leaf scorpionfish, and day octopus.
Yes, Anse Major is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, the site allows for both boat and shore entries, with the latter accessible via the Anse Major nature trail.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Anse Major in Bel Ombre. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
Divers at Anse Major in Bel Ombre should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Anse Major in Bel Ombre typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Anse Major in Bel Ombre typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.