Overview: an island made of fill
There was probably no ceremonial first spade in the ground when work began in 2012 to create Eve Island as another piece of reclaimed land, built up from a mixture of dead coral, concrete and sand. In just 2 years, a shallow stretch of water that had previously lain largely unused has seen a great deal of development. After Eden Island, it is the second successful commercial island-building project in the Seychelles.
Eve is an island of the Seychelles lying east of Praslin and west of Round Island. It belongs to the district of Baie Sainte Anne. The island lies about 100 metres east of the village of Baie Sainte Anne and can be reached on foot or by car over a purpose-built bridge.
Getting there and getting around
On foot and by car
Eve is joined by the bridge directly to Baie Sainte Anne, the transport hub in the east of Praslin. If you are out and about in the village, you can cross over without any detour. With a hire car you simply drive over the bridge. The island is so small that you can cover it in a few minutes, on foot or by car. For information on Praslin's public buses, see the page Taking the bus in the Seychelles. If you land on Praslin by plane, take a taxi, a hire car or an airport transfer to Baie Sainte Anne. More on connections can be found under domestic flights.
By ferry from Mahé and La Digue
The fast ferry from Mahé and the boats from La Digue dock at the pier in Baie Sainte Anne, the same village as the bridge to Eve. That makes Eve a convenient stopover if you have time between two crossings. You can read more about the ferry under Cat Cocos ferry.
| Route | Duration | Trips per day | One-way price (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahé → Praslin | approx. 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min | 2 to 3 | from approx. €56 adults, €27 children 2 to 11 years (Economy) |
| Praslin ↔ La Digue | approx. 15 min | 2 to 3 | approx. €15 |
What there is on Eve
The island has commercial harbour facilities and 50 plots designated as a business area. Raffles, a hotel resort on Praslin, also built a number of exclusive villas on the new island.
There is also a sports complex for young people and anyone with an interest in sport. On 14 December 2014 the new swimming pool was opened, a 25-metre pool with eight lanes to international standard for short-course racing. It was a joint project between the government and a construction company, and is intended above all to let children and young people from Praslin and La Digue learn to swim without having to travel to Mahé.
Since 2015 there has also been a new fire station for Praslin with 3 fire engines.
On 24 June 2017, as part of the national day celebrations on Praslin, the Seychelles Pension Fund officially opened the Eve Island Warehouse.
Eve has developed very well since then, and the infrastructure is up to date. It is fun to have a look around this little island. The land reclamation has been a big plus for the Seychelles, as the island has been very well received by the local population.
Beaches, accommodation and food
There is no swimming beach on Eve, and Baie Sainte Anne itself has no beach directly in the village. For a swim, head to the north or west coast of Praslin. You will find a selection under Dream beaches in the Seychelles.
As a place to stay, the area around Baie Sainte Anne is more of a residential and service village. If you want to be close to the beach, you are better off booking in Praslin's seaside resorts. Current offers for the area can be found under Accommodation near Eve, and places to eat under Restaurants near Eve. More recommendations are on the page Restaurant recommendations Seychelles.
Practical tips and excursions
Money, shopping and doctors
Baie Sainte Anne is the service village in the east of Praslin, with grocery shops, banks and pharmacies. Errands combine well with a visit to Eve. For advice on cash and bank cards, see Money & banks, and for addresses and emergency numbers see Hospital, clinics & emergency numbers. Shop hours are listed under Opening hours.
Day trip or overnight stay
Eve suits a short stop of an hour or two, for example before or after the ferry. You are unlikely to stay overnight here. Boat trips to the neighbouring islands, on the other hand, start from Baie Sainte Anne, for example to Curieuse, Round Island, St. Pierre and Chauve Souris. La Digue is also just 15 minutes away. Operators and routes are listed under Boat tours Seychelles.
