We had a fabulous honeymoon. This island is truly fantastic. Can’t imagine a better start to our life together. In the azure waters of the Indian Ocean there is an island like no other on earth. An island where nature thrives and man is just a silent observer, curator of one the most pristine islands on earth. Discover the most relaxing holiday destination, discover cousine island.

Quick Facts

Accessibility

Accomodations

4 Luxury Villas, 30 meters from the beach, each with magnificent views over the Indian Ocean.

The architecture of all buildings is French Colonial to commemorate the heritage of the Seychelles and to blend in with the traditional designs. Only four individual Villas were built to ensure comfort and
maximum privacy for guests and to reduce the impact of man on the island.

Each Villa has a floor space of 175m² which allows for spacious and tastefully decorated rooms fitted with comfortable furnishings and appliances. The majority of the building materials used was sourced locally.

Each Villa can accommodate 2 persons.
2 out of 4 Villas can accommodate 1 extra person.
Full island occupancy is 10 persons.

Food and Drink

All products and ingredients used are sourced locally, supporting the local community, thus ensuring the freshest ingredients. Fresh fish is bought from the local fisherman on Praslin or Mahe. Although we grow a lot of our own fruits and herbs we also buy them from local farmers.

Cousine Island’s chefs prepare meals to satisfy each guest’s individual taste. Typical Creole cuisine can be sampled here but dishes with Asian and European influences are also available.

On Cousine there is no menu, our chefs discuss each meal and dish personally with our guest ensuring that meals are prepared to order.

The Island has one airy dining area which is located in the main building called The Pavillion and overlooks the freshwater swimming pool, the Indian Ocean and the islands of Praslin, Cousin
and Aride.

Weddings and Honeymoons

Your dream wedding and honeymoon on your very own private island. We will take care of all the arrangements so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your special day. Share your thoughts with us and we will make it happen.

The powder white beach overlooking the turquoise blue water with palm trees swaying gently in the mid-afternoon breeze offers the ideal setting to celebrate your perfect wedding. Whether it is a grand affair with pastor & choir or barefoot on the beach, your wedding is sure to buy pain pills online without prescription be remembered forever!

A perfect day rounded off by a romantic beach barbeque with a bonfire and a starlit sky…or a feast in the pavilion with family and friends.

“We had a fabulous honeymoon. Can’t imagine a better start to our life together.”
Paul & Michelle Barrett, UK

“The island is truly fantastic….this has been the most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had and the perfect place to spend our honeymoon!” Lilian and Graham Bahan, UK

Honeymoons on Cousine Island are also taken very seriously. We make sure that your time spent on Cousine Island will be enjoyed to the fullest. Dinners on the beach, therapeutic spa treatments and candle lit coconut cream Jacuzzi baths are just a few of the things that we have up our sleeves…

Activities

Bird watching: Cousine Island has a variety of Seychelles endemic birds, including the Seychelles Magpie Robin currently considered a critically endangered species.

Walks: Various paths around the island and into the forest and hill areas are outlaid on the island map in each villa. Guided walks with the Island Ecologists are available but walks can also be enjoyed alone.

Conservation programs: Guests are encouraged to take part in the various conservation programs and activities that are running on the island e.g.:
- Tree planting
- Turtle monitoring
- Ringing and feeding of Magpie Robins

Snorkelling: Guided snorkelling is available, equipment is complimentary from the office and guests can also explore on their own.

Swimming pool: Located at The Pavillion, the pool is filled with freshwater.
Library: The library has a selection of reference books as well as novels, DVD’s, Videos and CD’s. The library is open for guests to use at any time during the day.
Organised water sports: Diving and fishing can be arranged on request.
Excursions: Excursions by boat to other islands are available and can be arranged on request.
Internet: Broadband internet access is currently available in the library and will soon be available in the villas.
Spa: Ligne St Barth Spa treatments are offered in the newly opened Beach House Wellness Retreat.
Gym: The gym is located in the Beach House and guests may use this facility complimentary.

Wildlife and Eco-Tourism

Cousine Island has always been a uniquely valuable haven to the flora and fauna of the Seychelles. The island has escaped the introduction of alien mammals and as a result, the delicate web of endemic bird life and supporting flora and fauna has remained intact. The island has been privately owned for 13 years and has been transformed into a private nature reserve through a
systematic rehabilitation program, replanting of endemic trees and plants and the establishment of colonies of Seychelles endemic birds. Cousine still has the enviable status of being the only island in the Seychelles archipelago totally free of alien mammals.

Hawksbill and Green turtles nest on Cousine’s shores, with approximately 14,000 Hawksbill Turtle hatchlings being released per breeding season (Nov-Mar). In order to protect the delicate ecosystem, Cousine Island prefers guests to arrive by helicopter thus ensuring against the introduction
of any alien species. The guests share the island with its natural inhabitants, offering some of the closest encounters with nature in the Seychelles.

By staying on Cousine Island the guests contribute to the funding needed to secure its future. All funds raised by Cousine Island Trust are used to run the island.

Did You Know?

Cousine is the only island of its size in Seychelles, entirely free of alien mammals which is a key factor in protecting the island’s biodiversity.

Getting There

Cousine Island is situated 6km off the West coast of Praslin and close to the island of Cousin. The island is 25 hectares (62 acres) in size, approximately 1.4km long and 400m wide.
Although small in size, Cousine Island plays an important role in the conservation of the Seychelles.

Rates

By staying on Cousine Island the guests contribute to the funding needed to secure its future. All funds raised by Cousine Island are used to run the island. The guests’ information pack states that “tourism development is the only revenue generating activity purely to ensure the long-term “sustainability of conservation.”

Minimum stay
3 nights out of season
8 nights in season (10 December 09 to 31 January 09)

Single Villa Rental:
€1700.00 (Euro) plus 10% Government Sales Tax per villa per night for 2 persons sharing

Additional bed:
€850.00 (Euro) plus 10% Government Sales Tax per night

Exclusive Island Rental:
€6500.00 (Euro) plus 10% Government Sales Tax per night for up to 8 persons

Additional persons (up to 2 additional persons):
€850.00 (Euro) plus 10% Government Sales Tax per night

Rates include: All Meals & Snacks, Soft drinks & mineral water, Beers, wines & spirits, Complimentary Foot & Leg massage

Rates exclude: 10% Government Sales Tax, Transfers (unless otherwise specified),
Reserve Wines & Premium Spirits, Spa treatments, excursions