Anchorage· Praslin· Seychelles
Anse Boudin Anchorage
4° 17.6′ S · 55° 43.0′ E · approximate
A 950 m fishing beach on Praslin's north coast between Anse Lazio and Anse Possession, where local fishing boats lie at anchor in the shallows and the reef makes good snorkelling.
Practical
Extremely shallow inside, especially at low tide, deepening quickly away from the sand (SeyVillas); OSM notes swimming is possible only in select places at low water but snorkelling is fine. Anchor off the reef edge outside the local boats in settled weather; it faces north, so it is in Praslin's lee in the SE trades and open to northerly swell in the NW monsoon. No cruising-guide depths or holding found in the sources checked. Ashore: snack and curio shops, an excursion counter for Curieuse and Cousin trips, and the road over to Anse Lazio. Position approximate: about 400 m north-east of the OSM-mapped bay point.
Best for
Calm-day snorkel and a look at the local fishing fleet
Season
May–Oct (SE trades); exposed Dec–Mar
Nearby
- Anse José (Curieuse) anchorage0.3 NM away
- Curieuse beach barbecue spot0.3 NM away
- Doctor's House Museum (Curieuse)0.3 NM away
- Leper Colony Ruins (Curieuse)0.3 NM away
- Curieuse reef snorkel (Anse José and Coral Gardens)0.4 NM away
- Anse Boudin0.5 NM away
- Curieuse marine park rules and restricted zone0.7 NM away
- Curieuse turtle pond / old barrier wall0.7 NM away