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La Digue — Marianne Island

Marianne Island offers intermediate diving in the Seychelles with depths from 12–30m and year-round access. Explore granite formations and reef life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Profundidad
12–30 m
Shore entry

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Profundidad
12–30 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
10.8 kn
Olas
1.94 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (69%)
Now: ESE (123°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.91m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (+0.11m)

+0.8 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.11m ▲ 09:00 · +0.67m ▼ 18:00 · +0.22m ▲ 21:00 · +0.26m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.2 · very high Aire PM2.56 · good 06:07 18:12
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 15.9 2.06 9 18mm
09-20 16.2 2.06 9 13mm
09-21 17.4 1.9 9 13mm
09-22 18.4 1.82 9 0mm
09-23 15.1 1.64 9 1mm
09-24 13.6 1.42 9 4mm
09-25 16.3 1.3 9 11mm

About this spot

Marianne Island, located off La Digue in the Seychelles, is a solid intermediate dive site suited to divers with foundational training and some experience. The site ranges from 12 to 30 meters, making it accessible for a range of skill levels within the intermediate bracket. Granite boulders and reef structures create interesting topography and natural shelter for marine life. The year-round diving window means you can plan a trip with confidence any season. Local knowledge and dive shop guidance will help you time your visit for the best conditions and plan your descent and route. Three community videos are available online, offering a useful preview of the site's character and what to expect underwater. Marianne Island sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so access and regulations are straightforward. Divers should arrive with valid certifications and follow standard safety protocols. The Seychelles is known for its granite formations and tropical marine environment, and this site delivers on both fronts.

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7827km · ~1800kg · €32

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 65/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Marianne Island?

Marianne Island offers year-round diving, so you can dive any month. Check local conditions with dive operators before your trip for the most favorable weather and water state.

What is the depth and difficulty level?

The site ranges from 12 to 30 meters and is rated intermediate. You should have foundational diving certification and some practical experience before diving here.

What marine life might I see?

Marianne Island supports reef fish, rays, and other tropical species typical of the Seychelles. Granite formations provide habitat. Specific species data isn't published, so ask local dive guides for current marine life reports.

Do I need permits or special access?

Marianne Island is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so access is straightforward. Bring your diving certifications and follow standard safety rules. Hire a local dive operator familiar with the site.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

23 registros · 15 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Negaprion acutidens

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 mar 2026
×1registros

Ocypode Weber, 1795

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 mar 2026
×3registros

Triaenodon obesus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 mar 2026
×1registros

Urogymnus asperrimus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 mar 2026
×1registros

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 mar 2026
×1registros

Holothuria atra

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 mar 2026
×4registros

Actinopyga mauritiana

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 mar 2026
×3registros

Actinopyga echinites

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 mar 2026
×1registros

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 mar 2026
×1registros

Nesiocerastus praslinus

Gastropoda · Cerastidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 mar 2026
×2registros

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 mar 2026
×1registros

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 mar 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Snorkeling - Seychelles - La Digue 🐠 Stingrays, Sea Turtles

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