Dive· Praslin· Seychelles
Whale Rock Dive (Roche Baleine)
4° 17.8′ S · 55° 39.4′ E
A rock off Miller's Point on Praslin's western tip, rated great with outstanding marine life: sharks, big fish and shoals, plus a tunnel lined with sponges, sea fans and anemones.
Practical
Average 15 m, max 25 m; Open Water level; popular as a night dive; hard to find without local marks (wannadive). SeyVillas warns of strong currents and occasional reef sharks; PADI lists a maximum depth of 18 m. Exposed on the north-west tip, so dive in calm conditions. Guided diving only (Moorings eGuide). Coordinate from wannadive.net.
Best for
Current-swept soft corals and sharks off the north-west tip
Nearby
- Anse Kerlan Anchorage1.1 NM away
- Anse Georgette1.4 NM away
- Anse Kerlan1.4 NM away
- Constance Lemuria Golf Course (Anse Kerlan)1.6 NM away
- Big Mama Dive (Roche Grand Maman)1.8 NM away
- Cousin anchorage (outside the marine reserve)1.8 NM away
- Anse Kerlan Village Shops2 NM away
- Anse Lazio to Anse Georgette Trail2 NM away