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Where can you snorkel on Mahé and potentially see sea turtles?

From messages by 7 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 5 days ago

TL;DR

Sea turtle sightings around Mahé are unpredictable, but turtles have been seen at Anse Major. For snorkeling, try Anse Forbans or Anse Royale; at Anse Royale, swim from the left side of the beach toward the islet and watch for current.

What the community said

Anse Forbans is a worthwhile snorkeling option, with reef life and even octopus sightings reported. Wear reef shoes.

6 days ago Anse Forbans

At Anse Royale, enter from the left side of the beach and swim toward the offshore islet. It can be good for snorkeling, but there may be a mild current.

6 days ago Anse Royale

On Moyenne Island, visitors can see well-kept giant tortoises roaming freely. This is a land-based tortoise encounter rather than a guaranteed sea-turtle snorkel spot.

18 days ago Moyenne Island

Sea turtles have been seen while snorkeling at Anse Major, including a report of two turtles on one visit. They were not present on a later visit, so sightings are not guaranteed.

52 days ago Anse Major

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