Seasonal· Mahé (east coast)· Seychelles
Whale Shark Season off Mahé
4° 37.4′ S · 55° 27.2′ E · approximate
Whale sharks can be seen around Mahé year-round, with the best chances in October, November and December according to local dive operators.
Practical
Approximate: regional marker at Victoria; sightings are offshore and vary. Atoll Divers (Mahé) gives the October-December peak and water temperatures of 27-31°C. Join a licensed operator rather than chasing animals with your own boat; keep slow and give them space.
Best for
Snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
Season
Year-round, peak Oct-Dec
Nearby
- Festival Kreol (International Creole Festival)Right here
- Independence Day (29 June) and Constitution Day (18 June)Right here
- Islands Development Company Landing PermissionRight here
- Islands Development Company Office (outer-island landing permits)Right here
- National Museum of History, VictoriaRight here
- Northwest Monsoon Season (Dec-Apr)Right here
- Outer Islands Self-Sufficiency (Provision, Fuel and Water on Mahé)Right here
- Seychelles Ports Authority Authorisation for Denis and BirdRight here