About the Port
Just offshore from Mahé, Sainte Anne Island anchors a marine national park celebrated for its clear waters and abundant reef life, with more than 150 fish species recorded around its fringing coral gardens. The island's beaches also serve as an important nesting ground for Hawksbill turtles, drawing naturalists and snorkelers eager to explore this protected marine environment by boat, since the park is only reachable by water.
Nearby Cousin Island offers a different kind of encounter, functioning as a sanctuary for seabirds on a small granitic islet once held as private land before its conservation status took hold. Guided nature walks reveal nesting terns and other species amid dense native vegetation. Together, the two islands provide a compact, low-impact introduction to the Seychelles' fragile island ecosystems, best visited with sturdy shoes and a readiness for boat landings.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Sainte Anne Island- Cousin Island.
Snorkel the Marine Park
Glide over coral gardens ringing Sainte Anne to spot reef fish among 150-plus recorded species; reachable only by short boat transfer, so join a guided snorkel excursion timed with landing arrangements.
Walk Cousin Island's Trails
Follow guided nature paths through dense native forest to observe nesting terns and other seabirds on this former private islet turned protected sanctuary; wear sturdy shoes for the beach landing.
Scan the Sands for Turtles
Walk Sainte Anne's shoreline where Hawksbill turtles nest, a rare chance to glimpse tracks or nesting activity in a carefully protected coastal habitat.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Sainte Anne Island- Cousin Island
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 9 | $6,400 | |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 15 | $12,744 | |
| Dec 21, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $5,349 | |
| Dec 28, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 21 | $22,040 | |
| Dec 28, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 9 | $6,985 | |
| Feb 11, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 19 | $20,690 | |
| Feb 23, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $5,754 | |
| Feb 23, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 14 | $12,694 | |
| Mar 1, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 9 | $7,300 | |
| Mar 10, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $5,619 | |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 9 | $7,300 | |
| Mar 26, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 14 | $13,350 | |
| Mar 26, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $6,410 | |
| Dec 8, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 15 | $14,355 | |
| Dec 16, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 19 | $21,390 | |
| Dec 16, 2028 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $6,225 | |
| Jan 4, 2029 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 19 | $21,890 | |
| Jan 8, 2029 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 15 | $14,055 | |
| Jan 16, 2029 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 7 | $6,415 | |
| Jan 16, 2029 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Raiya | 19 | $21,940 |
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