Cote D'or Octopus

Cote D'Or Octopus is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort based in Praslin, Seychelles, set right on the waterfront. With three PADI Instructors on the team and English, French and German all spoken, it's a welcoming base for divers arriving from just about anywhere.

Courses and daily diving

The centre runs daily fun dives and Discover Scuba Diving sessions, alongside the full ladder of PADI training — everything from Scuba Diver right through to Instructor. That range makes it a natural fit whether you're stepping underwater for the very first time or working toward a professional rating.

The dive boat gets you out to the sites, and the waters here are home to sharks, whales, turtles and plenty of ocean fish. Back on shore you'll find a retail shop with equipment sales, air fills, Nitrox and parking on site — a straightforward, well-equipped home for exploring Praslin's marine life.