Island ActivitiesSome of the activities possible in the Seychelles include:
SailingThe cyclone free region of the Seychelles offers sailing opportunities unlike anywhere else on earth.This video shows what sailing professionals and casual sailors alike can expect 
Scuba DivingAs a destination for scuba diving, Seychelles is still relatively unknown, yet the beauty and variety of fish life and underwater scenery can rival that of any place in the world. Huge granite boulders encrusted with coral, surround schools of brightly coloured fish, turtles and rays. You can even see the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, which grows up to 40 feet in length, a gentle plankton eater, harmless to humans and a regular visitor to Seychelles waters. Watch this video for some highlights. 
Sea FishingThe Seychelles has some of the richest fishing waters in the world. It already boasts world record for pacific bonito and dog-tooth tuna. Spectacular trophy sailfish and marlin, together with shark, giant barracuda, rainbow runner and wahoo, make the Seychelles an exciting fishing destination for experiences anglers and novices alike. The variety of charter boats and fishing excursions available allow for individual tailoring of fishing programmes. The fishing season is governed by the trade winds, the south-east being better for big game fishing whilst the north-west, with its calmer sea, is more favourable for sea-bottom fishing. Watch this video for some highlights. 
Bird WatchingThe major attractions of Seychelles to the birdwatcher are its unique endemic landbirds, the important seabird colonies and the many migrants and vagrants which turn up due to the islands location in the Indian Ocean. Images courtesy of Glyn Sellors 
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