Dive-site story
Located within a protected special reserve off Praslin, Cousin Island features classic granitic Seychelles seascape mixed with regenerating coral gardens. Giant granite boulders create sheltered swim-throughs and crevices that harbor resting tawny nurse sharks and hunting morays, while the strict reserve status ensures abundant fish populations and regular encounters with marine turtles.
Frequent encounters with hawksbill turtles grazing along the reef slopes
Granite boulder formations draped in soft corals and sheltering resting nurse sharks
Schools of yellowtail snappers and fusiliers drifting in open water around the reef perimeter
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Inter-monsoon periods offer the calmest seas and clearest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny Nurse SharkNebrius ferrugineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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