OtherAn uninhabited island with dense vegetation, rugged trails, and abundant wildlife. There are no major tourist facilities, making it a place to experience history and nature in a remote setting. Shore excursions often depend on tendering, and landing may not be possible for every ship.

Devil's Island (Iles du Salut)

Devil's Island (Iles du Salut) · French Guiana · 5.29, -52.58

One of the Iles du Salut off the northeastern coast of South America, this small island has a history as a French penal colony in the 19th and 20th centuries. Landing is limited, and many ships call primarily for views of the surrounding waters and neighboring islands.

Port highlights

Very few permanent residents (only accommodation and management staff, so the island group is close to uninhabited in practice)

Population

A tropical rainforest climate near the equator, with little annual temperature variation and high heat and humidity. December–July is the rainy season, while August–November is relatively dry. Protection from strong sunlight and humidity is necessary.

Climate

French

Language

Euro (EUR). There are almost no commercial facilities on the island, so there are few places to use cash.

Currency

August to November. Rainfall decreases and the sea is relatively calm, so tender landings are more likely to go ahead.

Best time to visit

Local food

There are almost no proper dining facilities on the island. On the mainland side, in Kourou and Cayenne, Creole dishes (fish blaff, fricassee, colombo) are typical.

Sights

Former prison site and ruined administration buildings on Ile RoyaleViewpoint overlooking Devil's IslandCemetery and forest trail on Ile Saint-JosephMonkeys, agoutis and macaws living in palm grovesScenery from a boat cruising around the islands

Monthly average high / low temperatures

30°

23°Jan

30°

24°Feb

30°

24°Mar

30°

24°Apr

31°

24°May

31°

23°Jun

31°

23°Jul

32°

23°Aug

33°

22°Sep

33°

22°Oct

32°

23°Nov

31°

23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ROCHAMBEAU · about 56.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€2.70

Water 500 ml

€5.50

Coffee

€9.50

Inexpensive meal

€10.00

Local beer

€5.15

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Cayenne (French Guiana) (about 51 km away). There are hardly any shops. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Very few shops are available. · Sources: Shop and menu prices