Is Cousine Island the Best Place to Experience Turtle Nesting Season?
A Timeless Journey Comes Ashore
Every year, nature’s quiet miracle unfolds along the pristine beaches of Cousine Island — the return of endangered sea turtles to nest where they were once born. Timed beautifully around World Sea Turtle Day (June 16), this season brings with it a profound connection between our island, our guests, and the living legacy of marine life.
This isn’t just a spectacle. It’s a conservation story in motion. And it’s one you can be part of.
Why World Sea Turtle Day Matters
Sea turtles have been navigating Earth’s oceans for over 100 million years. Today, they face a rapidly changing world — plastic pollution, habitat loss, warming waters. On Cousine Island, we’re working every day to turn the tide.
As a conservation-first destination, we don’t just observe sea turtles. We protect them — from hatchling to adult. Every guest stay supports our hands-on efforts to preserve the delicate balance between luxury travel and ecological responsibility.
Explore how turtle nesting fits into our Eco Calendar and learn more about the species we protect.
Turtle hatchlings making for the waves on the Cousine Island beach
Where Conservation Meets Experience
Turtle nesting season is one of the most intimate and awe-inspiring natural events our island offers. Whether you visit in June for World Sea Turtle Day or later in the nesting cycle, Cousine provides immersive, respectful access to this ancient ritual.
As a guest, you can:
Join sunrise turtle patrols with our conservation team
Witness hatchlings emerge and journey toward the sea
Participate in conservation talks and help log sightings
These unforgettable moments are part of our eco-tourism activities designed to educate, inspire, and protect.
A Culinary Tribute to Nature
After a morning walking the shoreline with our rangers, you’ll return to meals just as thoughtful. Our chefs celebrate sustainability through menus that feature locally sourced seafood, organic produce, and reef-friendly cooking methods.
Whether you’re dining on the beach or under a starlit canopy, each meal becomes part of your immersive experience — where nature is honored at every level.
Tailored Packages to Embrace Turtle Season
If you’re seeking a retreat that blends luxury with purpose, our seasonal offers provide the ideal entry point.
Inspire Package
A transformative two-week journey into island life and conservation.
Stay 14 nights and receive 25% off
Perfect for honeymooners, researchers, or long-stay guests
Includes deeper access to turtle research, nesting data, and island ecology
Detox Package
For those seeking a reset with purpose.
Stay 6 nights, pay for 5 (plus 10% off)
Curated for mindful travel and eco-restoration
Combines wellness, gentle adventure, and conservation access
When to Visit for Turtle Nesting
While peak nesting season spans October to March, sightings and activities continue well into June — especially around World Sea Turtle Day. Guests during this time often witness the laying of eggs, early hatchling movements, and conservationists monitoring nests.
It’s a season of quiet miracles. And you’ll be close enough to hear the first scratch of a shell breaking through the sand.
A Stay That Supports a Legacy
Every stay at Cousine Island funds active conservation: turtle tracking, habitat preservation, and species monitoring. Here, luxury doesn’t come at the expense of the environment — it’s how we protect it.
When you book your stay, you’re helping ensure these majestic creatures return to our shores for generations to come.
Book your turtle nesting escape today and become part of something rare, real, and deeply rewarding.
So, Is Cousine Island the Best Place to Experience Turtle Nesting?
We believe it is. But the true answer lies in the moment you stand barefoot in the sand, watching new life journey toward the ocean for the very first time.
