Alphonse Island Lodge Limited

Set on the waterfront in Mahé, Seychelles, Alphonse Island Lodge is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort backed by a team of three PADI Instructors. English is spoken throughout, and the dive centre pairs a genuine love of the water with the kind of tropical setting that keeps divers coming back.

Courses and diving

Training runs the full PADI range here, from PADI Scuba Diving and Snorkelling programmes to First Aid and Emergency First Response. An onsite classroom, a dive boat and a retail shop keep everything close at hand, while air fills, scuba equipment rental and dedicated kids' equipment make it easy for families and newcomers to get in the water.

Beneath the surface, the local marine life is a real draw — sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish all move through these waters. The centre also runs conservation activities, so time spent diving here helps protect the reef as much as explore it. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi round out a comfortable, welcoming base for divers of every level.