Seychelles is a water destination in a foundational sense — the country is 99 percent ocean and the land is simply where the water stops. Glass-bottom boat tours above the Ste Anne Marine National Park coral gardens, seen from the sea rather than a resort pontoon, and traditional pirogue fishing boat experiences with Creole fishermen from the Anse Boileau and La Passe communities provide the cultural water register. Whale shark snorkelling excursions from Mahé and Praslin, sailing catamaran day trips between the Inner Islands to the Marine National Parks of Curieuse and St. Pierre, and kayaking the granite coastline of La Digue in the early morning before the charter day boats arrive add the wildlife and adventure options. An overnight sailing trip between the Inner and Outer Islands, sleeping on deck under Seychelles stars, is the most complete water experience the country can offer.