Our first day in the Seychelles was spent touring the nearby islands and underwater sites, getting a true feel for the best the country has to offer. We visited several great places and got to sail around Praslin Island to check out parts you could only get to by boat. First up was Curieuse Island, home to giant land turtles and a former leper colony. Then, we went snorkelling around St. Pierre and Cocos Islands (tiny spots with corals and a diversity of sea life). Finally, we ended up with an afternoon in La Digue, the third largest island in the area and home to Anse Source d’Argent, the country’s most famous and picturesque beach.
Check out our highlights below…
This was on our boat for the day
In the turtle reserve on Curieuse – these guys were everywhere
Watch out – turtle porn! Apparently they mate all year
Pucker up, turtle…
This was St. Pierre, our first snorkeling spot
Our guide Nigel showed us the best spots to take in the sea life
Brian’s swimming with the fishes (in a good way)
We saw an array of colorful fishes
Highlight of snorkelling – a sea turtle!
La Digue Island doesn’t have cars, so we biked everywhere
Yummy Creole food for lunch beachside
We were told this is a must-do photo: the entrance to Anse Source d’Argent
Anse Source d’Argent’s granite rocks give the beach a unique feel
Just another picturesque view of Anse Source d’Argent
