With dive sites ranging in depth from 8m to 30m, there are options for both beginners and experienced divers to enjoy. It is possible to dive throughout the year in the Seychelles – however waters are calmest during the months of March, April and May and September, October and November. During these months visibility can reach a staggering 30m and with water temperatures reaching 29°c it makes for a very pleasant and relaxed diving experience. The calmer waters also mean dive boats can reach the more remote sites, where encounters with megafauna such as sharks and manta rays are common – these sites are particularly good for experienced divers. During the months of June, July and August the southeast monsoon bring stronger winds making access to the more remote dive sites difficult and unreliable. Cooler waters are blown in and temperatures drop to around 25°c. These cooler waters are filled with nutrient-rich plankton so visibility can be significantly reduced; however, these nutrients encourage the appearance of whale sharks, which can reach an incredible 10m in length. We offer specific whale shark programmes during these months, so the chance to snorkel or even dive with these magnificent creatures is very high.