Experience the Seychelles
cousin
Even on the approach, it becomes clear that this place is deliberately limited. The island belongs to the group of inner islands and, as a subsidiary island, is an integral part of the geographical structure of the Seychelles.
Auf einen Blick
Inselgruppe: Inner Islands
Inseltyp: Sub-island
Fläche: 0,26 km²
Entfernung zu Mahé: 42 km
Anreise: boat
Bewohnt: ja
Geologie: granite
Besonderheiten: Granite mountains, short hiking trails, bays with rocks
📍 cousin in Google Maps öffnen ↗
Pure luxury, absolute privacy and active nature conservation
Beware, there's a risk of confusion! We were just raving about the fascinating bird island of Cousin . However, only about two kilometers further south lies its little namesake: Cousine Island . And although the names sound almost identical, a completely different, far more exclusive experience awaits you here.
While Cousin is a nature reserve for day-trippers, Cousine Island is a private luxury island unlike any other. Here, 5-star luxury and rigorous conservation merge to create a unique paradise shared with only a handful of other guests. If you've ever wanted to know what life is like as Robinson Crusoe with a private chef and your own nature reserve, this is the place for you!
Ultimate exclusivity: Your own private island
Cousine Island is tiny at around 25 hectares, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in absolute exclusivity.
Room for a handful of lucky guests: The entire island boasts only four luxurious French colonial villas and one breathtaking presidential villa. This means that when the island is fully booked, there will be a maximum of a dozen guests on the island.
Barefoot luxury at its finest: There's no dress code and no set mealtimes. You can walk barefoot all day through the powdery white sand, pamper yourself in the hotel's spa, or enjoy your dinner on a secluded stretch of beach under the incredible starry Seychelles sky.
A flagship project: Become part of nature conservation
What makes Cousine Island so special is the concept behind it. The revenue from luxury tourism goes directly towards preserving the island's natural environment.
A safe haven for rare species: Just like on the neighboring island, the original flora has been restored here over decades. Today, tens of thousands of seabirds breed here, and you can observe extremely rare species like the critically endangered Seychelles Magpie Robin up close.
Hands-on Conservation: The great thing for guests is that you don't just watch, you can participate! If you like, you can accompany the local biologists in their work, plant endemic trees, or help monitor the nests of the loggerhead turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs.
Pristine beach and undisturbed snorkeling
Since the island is not open to day-trippers, you practically have the spectacular nature to yourself.
The perfect beach: On the east side of the island stretches a pristine, dazzling white sandy beach where no towel reservations are necessary. Here, heavenly peace reigns, interrupted only by the sound of the Indian Ocean and the singing of birds.
Life underwater: Put on your diving mask and swim directly from the beach to the reef. Since there are hardly any people in the water here, the underwater world is extremely relaxed. Colorful coral fish, small reef sharks, and of course the ever-present sea turtles fearlessly cross your path.
The bottom line: Cousine Island is not a destination for those on a tight budget, but rather an absolute "once-in-a-lifetime" experience for honeymooners and luxury lovers. The island impressively demonstrates that first-class tourism and uncompromising nature conservation can go hand in hand. Those who check in here are not simply booking a vacation, but actively supporting the preservation of one of the last great natural paradises on our planet.
Unterkünfte auf cousin
Cousin Island Resort · 5 Sterne