

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Ave Maria Rock is a reef site located off La Digue Island, Seychelles. The site features a depth range of 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 25 metres. The site is also available for night diving, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes. Be aware of potential surge conditions. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, emperor angelfish, hawksbill sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, Indian lionfish, titan triggerfish, snowflake morays, great barracuda, turkey morays, day octopus, laced morays, wrasses, unicornfish, and groupers.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, emperor angelfish, hawksbill sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, Indian lionfish, titan triggerfish, moray eels, barracuda, octopus, wrasses, unicornfish, and groupers.
Yes, Ave Maria Rock is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and boat access is required.
Diving at Ave Maria Rock in Praslin requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ave Maria Rock in Praslin. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Ave Maria Rock in Praslin are March, June, July, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ave Maria Rock in Praslin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ave Maria Rock in Praslin typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.