SNORKELLING IN THE SEYCHELLES?

[Nick D]

My partner & I are off for 2 weeks in the Seychelles late March,
Are there any snorkelling tips that you could give us?
What does equipment hire / excursions cost?
Any special equipment reccomended?

Thanks

Nick

[mari]

Hi, difficult to find info, been searching. lonely planet are bringing our a new book covering seychelles today called mauritius re union and seychelles that could help. I typed snorkelling and seychelles in to google,a sked a million travel agents ( ok slightly ott) read three books.

well we are still going and will be there for 3 weeks till end jan so ask me when you get back. most books say la dinge, praslin ans the national parks, all wind dependant.

mari

[Mar]

Please let me know if you come across information or receive other replies from other. I am also trying to find information about snorkelling in the Seychelles and am finding problems finding information.

Thanks,
Mar
Texas, USA
lisaatdell@yahoo.com

[Joe Sniadek]

All I could find was this from an American travel operator WWW.sey.net:

Snorkeling
In addition to the excellent scuba diving, there is excellent snorkeling almost everywhere one would look. Many of the snorkeling spots are close to the beach, although the best spots are just off rocky shorelines. Most of the larger hotels on beaches have snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels and fins) available for rent or complimentary for guests and will be pleased to direct you to the best spots. Day cruises such as those from Water World provide opportunities to charter a power boat and visit remote beaches for snorkeling and beach barbeques. SV Sea Shell sails the waters of the Inner Islands and has plenty of opportunities for snorkeling and diving.

There is also a link to The Sychelles Underwater Centre who may be able to give some more information.

Hope you enjoy your holiday and get in some great snorkeling

[jordi]

Hi all friends,
Have been there in the Seychelles four times and plan to go again next May. Have dived and snorkeled there lots of times.
If you have any queries feel free to mail me.

Jordi.