Whitetip Divers

Located in Cote D'or at Anse Volbert, Whitetip Divers sits directly on the beach, right next to the Paraside Sun Hotel. This position makes it a convenient base for divers looking to explore the waters surrounding Praslin, which are known for having some of the highest biodiversity in the Seychelles archipelago.

The centre has been operating since 2009, bringing over ten years of local expertise to the island. Whether you are looking for macro photography opportunities or encounters with larger pelagic species, the team focuses on providing professional, guided experiences in these tropical waters.

The team at Whitetip Divers is composed of multilingual experts who are trained to adapt each dive to the specific experience level of the diver. This ensures that whether you are a novice or a more seasoned diver, the pace and depth of the excursion are appropriate for your comfort and safety.

As a PADI-affiliated centre, they maintain a strong focus on safety and professional standards. Every dive is guided, ensuring that you are supported throughout your time underwater while exploring the local reefs and marine life.

Whitetip Divers offers a comprehensive catalogue of PADI training programmes. For those just starting their underwater journey, they provide Discover Scuba Diving and Scuba Diver courses, leading into the Open Water Diver certification.

For divers looking to progress their skills, the centre conducts Advanced Open Water, Rescue, and Divemaster training. They also provide Emergency First Response instruction to ensure all divers have the necessary safety skills to complement their underwater training.

The waters around Praslin are remarkably diverse, offering everything from tiny tropical species to large pelagics. You can regularly encounter sharks, rays, and turtles moving through the area, alongside larger residents like the Great barracuda, Napoleon wrasse, and Humphead parrotfish.

For those interested in macro life, the biodiversity includes a wide array of smaller tropical species that thrive in the reef ecosystems. The variety of life ensures that there is always something to observe, whether you are scanning the reef flat or looking closer at the smaller inhabitants.

The marine environment provides a rich backdrop for these encounters, with the local ecosystem supporting a healthy population of both large predators and colourful reef fish.

The dive team selects specific sites based on the daily weather and sea conditions to ensure the best possible experience. Most dives are conducted at a maximum depth of 20 metres, focusing on non-decompression dives that allow for a relaxed exploration of the reefs.