Ste. Anne Marine National Park was created in 1973 to protect a group of 6 islands laying only 5 kilometers from Victoria, the capital city of the Seychelles. It is the South Western Indian Ocean’s first marine protected area. Accessible only by the sea, Sainte-Anne Marine Park provides a unique concentration of underwater ecosystems. It protects coral gardens, but also one of the largest areas of sea grass meadows in the granitic bank of the Seychelles. In the warm waters surrounding the islands, snorkelers can observe a large number of fish species, including manta rays, which are regular visitors to the area from April to December.
How to get there?
A large number of local tour operators organize half day tours to the National Park, including 1 to 3 snorkeling stops. Most excursions to Sainte-Anne leave from Victoria.
Water entrance
Water entrance depends of the option you choose: from the boat if you are participating to an organized tour, or from the beach if you are on the islands.
Exploration
The National Park perimeter is large (more than 14km²) and almost all the shallow and calm areas can be explored. Seagrass beds, fringing and patch reefs offer an ample and diverse array of snorkeling opportunities.
The seagrass meadows provide habitat for the green sea turtles that are seen frequently in the Park. They are pretty rare in the Seychelles, contrary to hawksbill sea turtles, very common in many areas, especially in La Digue and surrounding islands.
Tailor made SEYCHELLES holiday packages!
We can tailor made any holiday bookings to suit interest, time and budget. To book your Seychelles holiday package, contact us now!
