Sea turtle · Seychelles
Where to see sea turtles in the Seychelles
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sea turtles in the Seychelles is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the sea turtle as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: La Digue Marine Parks and Mahé marine parks. Encounters are split into snorkeling and scuba diving. Two "sea turtle tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
3 listed operators
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Seychelles · La Digue Marine Parks
Iles Cocos Marine National Park
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- SCR 200
- Checked
- Government registry
Seychelles · Mahé marine parks
Baie Ternay & Port Launay Marine Parks
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- SCR 200
- Checked
- Government registry
Seychelles · Mahé marine parks
Sainte Anne Marine National Park
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- SCR 200
- Checked
- Government registry
Sea turtle season
Sea turtles in other countries
Activities in the Seychelles
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sea turtles in the Seychelles?
3 operators name the sea turtle as a target species. Main regions: La Digue Marine Parks and Mahé marine parks.
Do you have to get in the water to see sea turtles?
Formats on record: snorkeling and scuba diving. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is sea turtle season?
Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Sea turtles are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.