Dive Resort

Seychelles

Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Seychelles archipelago. Experiences for diving enthusiasts and nature lovers alike

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5 Star Dive Resort Seychelles

Located on the unspoiled South-West coast of Mahé Island, Dive Resort Seychelles is the only dive centre in the southern region, offering exclusive access to some of the most pristine and untouched dive sites in the country. Established June 1996. dramatic granite formations, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine life, all far from the crowded northern sites. For those seeking true natural scenery, the south offers a unique charm—where the motto says it best: “Dive the South and avoid the crowd.”

Dive Sites

Offering authentic, personal, and unforgettable diving and snorkelling experiences in one of the most beautiful regions of the Seychelles.

Adam's Apple

Location: North West Coast
Boat Ride: 45-30 mins
Depth: 15–18 meters. Max 21 meters
Best Season: November to April

Adam’s Apple is named after a granite rock protruding above the water, though the origin of its name remains unclear. Beneath the surface, the site features a beautiful granite underwater topography with exciting swim-throughs.

Divers can encounter Lobsters, Reef sharks, Turtles, and a large diversity of Indian Ocean tropical species, making it a vibrant and engaging dive site.

This dive offers an adventurous and rewarding experience, suitable for intermediate to experienced divers.

Stalk Patch

Location: West
Boat Ride: 15-20 mins
Depth: 15–18 meters. Max 30 meters
Best Season: November to April

Stalk Patch is an underwater dive area comprising three interconnected dive sites, centred around a dramatic granite mountain formation. The varied topography includes pinnacles, ridges, slopes, and exciting swim-throughs, providing excellent shelter for marine life and creating an adventurous environment for exploration.

Divers can expect a rich diversity of Indian Ocean marine species, including schools of barracuda, jackfish, reef fish, moray eels, lobsters, and occasional sightings of reef sharks and turtles. During the season, Whale Sharks may also be encountered, making this site particularly thrilling for experienced divers.

This site offers a dynamic and rewarding dive experience, suitable for intermediate to experienced divers due to its depth, underwater features, and seasonal megafauna.

Alice in Wonderland

Location: West Coast
Boat Ride: 15-20 mins, depending on season
Depth: 10-12 meters. Max 17 meters
Best Season: May to October

Alice in Wonderland gets its name because the Seychelles is not a coral island, yet this site thrives with vibrant hard corals. The dive consists of two reefs separated by a sandy bank, offering diverse underwater terrain. Despite two El Niño events, around 65% of the corals have survived, creating a healthy and colourful reef environment.

The site supports a large diversity of Indian Ocean tropical species. Divers may encounter turtles, scorpionfish, clownfish (Nemos), and occasional baby reef sharks. Whale Sharks are also commonly seen during the season.

This dive offers a magical and exciting underwater experience, suitable for divers of all certification levels.

Coincidence

Location: East Coast
Boat Ride: 10-15 mins, depending on season
Depth: 15-18 meters. Max 21 meters
Best Season: October to April

Coincidence is a coastal granite dive site, named after its unexpected discovery in 1991 when a dive boat broke down en route to another site. While awaiting assistance, an exploration dive revealed a unique underwater landscape shaped by dramatic granite formations. The site features impressive cut-throughs and cave-like swim-throughs, creating an exciting and scenic diving experience.

Marine life is abundant, with common sightings including Reef Sharks, Octopus, Lobsters, and a wide variety of Indian Ocean reef species. The site is also well-known during whale shark season, offering excellent opportunities for both diving and snorkelling encounters.

Elephant Rock

Location: South East
Boat Ride: Less than 10 mins
Depth: Average 13-15 meters. Max 18 meters
Best Season: November to April

Elephant Rock is named after its massive granite formation that rises above the ocean surface, resembling the shape of an elephant. Beneath the water, the site features striking granite topography combined with vibrant hard coral formations, creating a visually engaging dive environment.

Divers can expect a rich diversity of Indian Ocean tropical marine life. Common sightings include clownfish, Thornback Boxfish, lobsters, stonefish, and occasional encounters with Hawksbill Turtles and Whitetip Reef Sharks. Whale Sharks may also be encountered, making this site particularly thrilling for experienced divers.

This site offers an enjoyable and exciting dive experience, suitable for divers of all certification levels. Also ideal for snorkelling.

Jailhouse Rock

Location: South East
Boat Ride: 15-20 mins
Depth: Average 12-15 meters. Max 20 meters
Best Season: November to April

Jailhouse Rock is renowned for its striking granite formation that rises above the ocean surface and extends dramatically below. The site takes its name from the old police bay prison that operated in the 18th and early 19th century.

The site is ideal for drift diving, offering an exciting experience with steady currents and excellent marine visibility.

Divers can expect a rich diversity of Indian Ocean tropical marine life. Highlights include Whitetip and Gray Reef Sharks, schools of Jackfish and Barracuda, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Parrotfish, Hump head Wrasse, and lobsters, Turtles. Whale Sharks may also be encountered, making this site particularly thrilling for experienced divers.

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This site provides a dynamic and exhilarating dive experience, best suited for experienced divers.

Lost City

Location: East Coast
Boat Ride: Approximately 1 hour
Depth: Average 18 meters. Max 30 meters
Best Season: November to April

Lost City is named for its hidden location and the challenge of finding it. This underwater site features a dramatic granite formation, partially concealed beneath the ocean surface, creating a sense of discovery and adventure. A magical swim-through adds to the allure, allowing divers to navigate through the rock formations and explore the vibrant marine life.

The site is renowned for its abundant Indian Ocean species. Divers can encounter stingrays, sharks, barracuda, lobsters, octopus, and a stunning wall of Yellow Snappers and Bigeye Snappers.

Lost City offers a unique and memorable dive experience, ideal for intermediate to experienced divers seeking exploration, underwater architecture, and rich biodiversity.

Dugon Island

Location: North West
Boat Ride: 40-30 mins
Depth: Average 18 meters. Max 24 meters
Best Season: November to April

Dugon Island is named after early settlers’ reports of Dugongs in the area, although none have been observed in recent times. The site features a combination of granite formations and a thriving hard coral reef, creating a varied and interesting underwater environment.

Divers can expect abundant Indian Ocean marine life, including stingrays, reef sharks, Jackfish, and a wide variety of reef fish.

This site offers an exciting and rewarding dive experience, suitable for intermediate to experienced divers seeking diverse topography and rich biodiversity.

One Tree Island

Location: North West
Boat Ride: 10-15 mins
Depth: Average 9 meters. Max 13 meters
Best Season: November to April

One Tree Island gets its name from the solitary rock protruding above the ocean, creating a striking natural landmark. Beneath the surface, the site offers a healthy reef environment rich in Indian Ocean tropical species.

Divers and snorkelers can expect to encounter a variety of reef fish, including butterflyfish, parrotfish, and angelfish, as well as occasional sightings of turtles. During the season, Whale Sharks are also commonly seen, adding an unforgettable element to the dive.

This site provides a relaxed and enjoyable experience for both divers and snorkelers of all certification levels.

Pirates Cove

Location: South West
Boat Ride: Less than 10 mins
Depth: 10-12 meters. Max 16 meters
Best Season: November to April

Pirates Cove features a combination of granite and coral topography, creating an inviting and varied underwater environment ideal for exploration. The site is believed to have earned its name from medieval times, when treasure was thought to have been hidden in the area, either on land or beneath the sea.

Divers can expect a rich diversity of Indian Ocean tropical marine life. Common sightings include Whitetip Reef Sharks, Napoleon Wrasse, turtles, moray eels, and a variety of colourful reef fish.

This site offers an enjoyable and exciting dive experience, suitable for divers of all certification levels.

Oscar Reef

Location: West Coast
Boat Ride: 10-15 mins
Depth: Average 12 meters. Max 18 meters
Best Season: May to October

Oscar Reef is a vibrant hard coral reef, with approximately 65% of its corals surviving, creating a healthy and thriving underwater ecosystem. The site is named after an old restaurant that once faced directly onto the reef. Compared to Alice in Wonderland, Oscar Reef stretches longer, offering extended exploration opportunities.

Divers can expect an impressive abundance of Indian Ocean tropical fish, including butterflyfish, angelfish, parrotfish, turtles, and occasional small reef sharks. Whale Sharks are also commonly seen during the season.

This reef offers an engaging and rewarding dive experience, suitable for divers of all certification levels.

Shark Point

Location: South West
Boat Ride: Less than 10 mins
Depth: Average 15-18 meters. Max 21 meters
Best Season: November to April

Shark Point features impressive granite formations with a series of swim-throughs and natural cut-throughs, offering an engaging and adventurous underwater landscape.

Divers can expect a rich diversity of Indian Ocean tropical marine life. Regular highlights include Whitetip and Grey Reef Sharks, Napoleon Wrasse, turtles, moray eels, and a wide variety of reef fish. Whale Sharks may also be encountered, making this site particularly thrilling for experienced divers.

This site provides an exciting and rewarding dive experience, suitable for all intermediate and experienced divers. Also ideal for snorkelling.

Intendance Rock

Location: South East
Boat Ride: 10-15 mins
Depth: Average 12-18 meters. Max 25 meters
Best Season: November to April

Intendance Rock features two dramatic granite pinnacles that rise above the ocean surface and extend below, creating a visually striking and dynamic dive environment.

The site can experience mild to strong currents, making it ideal for drift diving at times. Divers can enjoy a rich diversity of Indian Ocean tropical marine life, with frequent sightings of Whitetip Reef Sharks, Gray Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, lobsters, and schools of Jackfish and other reef fish.

This site offers an exciting and rewarding dive experience, suitable for all certified divers, also ideal for snorkelling. with conditions varying from relaxed to more adventurous depending on the currents.

Turtle Rock

Location: East Coast
Boat Ride: 45 mins
Depth: Average 15-18 meters. Max 25 meters
Best Season: November to April

Turtle Rock derives its name from a distinctive granite formation that rises above the surface, resembling the shape of a turtle’s shell. Beneath the water, the site features a combination of rocky outcrops and reef structures, creating an impressive and varied underwater landscape.

This dive site supports a wide range of Indian Ocean marine life. Divers may encounter Green and Hawksbill Turtles, schools of Reef Fish, Snappers, and Fusiliers, along with Moray Eels, Parrotfish, and occasional Reef Sharks. The reef structure also provides shelter for lobsters and other smaller marine species.

Turtle Rock offers an enjoyable and scenic dive experience, suitable for experienced divers, with calm to moderate conditions and rewarding marine encounters.

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Meet the Team

Jonathan Richards is the Managing Director and captain who steers the entire operation at Dive Resort Seychelles, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience and dedication to the team. Beginning his journey in 2004 as a Divemaster, he quickly developed a deep passion for the ocean and the dive industry. In 2010, he advanced to become a certified dive instructor, sharing his knowledge and love for the underwater world with divers from around the globe.

After 20 years of commitment and growth within the company, Jonathan took on the challenge of leading the business, continuing its legacy while adding his own vision and leadership. As both director and captain, he plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations on land and at sea.

His approach is simple and genuine: “If you’re happy, then we’re happy.” This philosophy reflects the team’s commitment to delivering safe, enjoyable, and memorable diving experiences for every guest.

Grandy Franchatte is the Head Divemaster at Dive Resort Seychelles and a skilled mechanical engineer, bringing nearly 16 years of experience to the team. As the longest-serving member of the company, he holds an in-depth knowledge of both the dive sites and the day-to-day operations, making him an essential part of the resort.

Known for his unique character and lively attitude, Grandy is a true people person who brings energy and personality to every dive. Always engaging and full of stories, his enthusiasm is contagious—sometimes even continuing underwater. His passion, experience, and approachable nature ensure that every diver feels comfortable, confident, and part of the Dive Resort Seychelles family.

Sophie Thomas is the welcoming face of Dive Resort Seychelles, having been part of the team for the past 8 years. As the receptionist, she plays a key role in ensuring every guest feels comfortable, valued, and well looked after from the moment they arrive.

Sophie brings a warm and personal touch to the operation, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes while maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere. Full of energy and positivity, she creates a welcoming environment that sets the tone for an enjoyable and memorable experience both on land and at sea.

Isa Hontence is the skipper at Dive Resort Seychelles and has officially been part of the team for the past 2 years. His journey with the company began even earlier during his college work experience, where his strong work ethic and positive attitude quickly stood out.

As one of the youngest members of the team, Isa brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to daily operations at sea. Reliable and eager to learn, he plays an important role in ensuring smooth

5 Star Diving in Seychelles

Experiences for diving enthusiasts and nature lovers alike