seychelles

I'm going to the seychelles in oktober. during my stay (1 week mahe, 1 week praslin) we would love to do some diving.

What are the conditions like during this time of year? (water temp. viz.) any tips on dive sites to get some good shots (mostly macro)?

thanks for the info.

I've been to the Seychelles a few times, not recently though, and for me they are a great combined holiday and dive destination.

October is whale shark season. I would suggest that you concentrate on wide angle and try and get on some tagging dives.

Alex

Thanks Alex,

Amazing pictures on your site.... love to be able to shoot something like that one day..... :wink:

How would I be able to get on tagging dives??? would this be through a normal dive centre?? What are the costs like for such dives????

Thanks for the info, Jacqueline

The Seychelles Underwater Centre are heavily involved.

http://www.sey.net/ads/uwc/uwc3.htm

http://www.mcss.sc/SAGREN_V1_2.htm

Alan James is a British UW photographer and retailer who was in the Seychelles last October (2004) and his images can give you an idea of what to expect.

http://www.marine-cameras.com/gallery/Seyc...2004/index.html

Alex

I've heard there's been some coral damage in Praslin from the tsunami. You may also want to check out the Indian Ocean Explorer to Aldabra, which probably has the best diving around the Seychelles.