Near Praslin in the Seychelles, Curieuse Island National Park combines granite boulder bays with mangrove boardwalks and shallow snorkel zones where hawksbill and green turtles graze year-round. Day boats from Cote d'Or Beach on Praslin reach the island in about 15 minutes, and rangers guide visitors along Anse St Jose beach where turtles often rest in clear shallows. The park also hosts Aldabra giant tortoises on land, making it one of the Indian Ocean's most accessible multi-species turtle day trips.
Near Praslin in the Seychelles, Curieuse Island National Park combines granite boulder bays with mangrove boardwalks and shallow snorkel zones where hawksbill and green turtles graze year-round. Day boats from Cote d'Or Beach on Praslin reach the island in about 15 minutes, and rangers guide visitors along Anse St Jose beach where turtles often rest in clear shallows. The park also hosts Aldabra giant tortoises on land, making it one of the Indian Ocean's most accessible multi-species turtle day trips.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Curieuse Island (Seychelles). Best months: April, May, October.
Turtles are present year-round with remarkably consistent sighting rates. Calm dry-season months from April through October offer up to 90% probability on day snorkel trips.
Day boats depart Cote d'Or Beach and Anse Volbert on Praslin for a 15 to 20 minute crossing. Most hotels arrange park entry and ranger-guided walks.
Snorkeling is allowed in designated bays, but park rangers recommend guided visits to avoid disturbing resting turtles and giant tortoise zones on land.
Boat day trips including park fees and snorkel stops typically run 800 to 1,500 SCR per person (2026 prices), often combined with St Pierre snorkel sites.
Hawksbills and green turtles dominate shallow bays. Curieuse also supports nesting activity, though most day visitors encounter turtles grazing in snorkel zones.
