

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Booby Rock, located off Praslin Island, is a reef and artificial reef site suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance from the shore. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres and mild currents, though strong currents can occur. The site is suitable for night diving. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, emperor angelfish, spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, titan triggerfish, Indian lionfish, laced morays, coral grouper, day octopus, yellow-edged morays, whitetip reef sharks, great barracuda, turkey morays, and snowflake morays.
-4.29930, 55.72680
Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, emperor angelfish, spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, titan triggerfish, Indian lionfish, and various moray species.
Yes, Booby Rock is considered suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth at Booby Rock ranges from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 3704 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Booby 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 Booby Rock in Praslin. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Booby Rock in Praslin are July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Booby Rock in Praslin should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Booby Rock in Praslin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Booby Rock in Praslin typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.