Curieuse Island, Seychelles

Cruise Port

Curieuse Island

Island & national park in the Seychelles.

View on map

Overview

Curieuse Island is a cruise port in Seychelles. It lies on the coast at approximately -4.283, 55.724.

About Curieuse Island

Curieuse Island is a small granitic island 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km2) in the Seychelles close to the north coast of the island of Praslin. Curieuse is notable for its bare red earth intermingled with the unique coco de mer palms, one of the cultural icons of the Seychelles, only growing on the two neighboring islands.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Curieuse Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Curieuse Island

Luftbild der Insel Curieuse Seychellen
Luftbild der Insel Curieuse Seychellen
Curieuse roheline
Curieuse roheline
Riesenschildkröten auf den Seychellen
Riesenschildkröten auf den Seychellen
Beach on Curieuse island, Seychelles
Beach on Curieuse island, Seychelles

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 28°C in Mar and coolest around 25°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
27°
25°
Feb
27°
26°
Mar
28°
26°
Apr
28°
26°
May
28°
26°
Jun
27°
25°
Jul
25°
24°
Aug
26°
25°
Sep
26°
25°
Oct
27°
25°
Nov
28°
25°
Dec
27°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Curieuse Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Curieuse Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →