Travel from Mahe to La Digue or Praslin with the Cat Cocos ferry
Getting the ferry to La Digue couldn't be easier with up to three daily departures from Mahe's Victoria jetty. Use the Search Box to book your Mahe to Praslin or Mahe to La Digue tickets now! You'll get instant confirmation with e-tickets attached.
The journey from Mahe to La Digue takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on sea conditions, and includes a short stopover at Praslin (15-30mins). Passengers for Praslin are allowed to disembark before the ferry continues to the La Passe Ferry Jetty on La Digue Island.
On Friday mornings, Cat Cocos operates a non-stop service between Mahe and La Digue aboard its Isle of La Digue Ferry. This high-speed catamaran goes directly from Mahe to the La Digue jetty in less than 75 minutes. Departing La Digue later that afternoon makes the Isle of La Digue Ferry the ideal solution for passengers looking for a hassle-free service from Mahe to La Digue and vice versa.
Cat Cocos operates several modern high-speed catamarans on its Mahe-Praslin-La Digue route. When travelling from Mahe to La Digue or vice versa on the Cat Cocos Isle of Mahe Ferry or Isle of Praslin Ferry, you may need to change boats at Praslin. But don't worry; the Cat Cocos crew will transfer your luggage between vessels.
For the journey back from La Digue to Mahe, passengers travelling on the Isle of La Digue Ferry will remain on the boat while passengers from Praslin to Mahe get onboard.
Mahe to La Digue and Praslin Ferry Schedule:
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CAT COCOS | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |||||||
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| Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | |
MAHE to PRASLIN | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:10 11:45 17:45 | 10:30 16:30 | 11:45 17:45 | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:10 11:45 17:45 | 10:30 16:30 | 11:45 17:45 | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:15 11:45 17:45 | 11:00 14:00 16:30 | 12:15 15:15 17:45 | 11:00 14:00 16:30 | 12:15 15:15 17:45 |
PRASLIN to MAHE | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 08:00 14:00 | 09:15 15:15 | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 08:00 14:00 | 09:15 15:15 | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:45 | 08:00 16:30 | 09:15 17:45 | 08:00 16:30 | 09:15 17:45 |
MAHE to LA DIGUE | 08:00* 10:30* 16:30* | 09:45 12:15 18:15 | 10:30* 16:30* | 12:15 18:15 | 08:00* 10:30◊ 16:30* | 09:45 12:15 18:15 | 10:30* 16:30* | 12:15 18:15 | 08:30 10:30* 16:30* | 09:45 12:15 18:15 | 11:00* 16:30* | 12:45 18:15 | 11:00* 16:30* | 12:45 18:15 |
LA DIGUE to MAHE | 07:30* 13:30* 16:00* | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 07:30* 13:30* | 09:15 15:15 | 07:30* 13:30◊ 16:00* | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 07:30* 13:30* | 09:15 15:15 | 07:30* 13:30* 16:00 | 09:15 15:15 17:15 | 07:30* 14:15 | 09:15 15:30 | 07:30* 14:15 | 09:15 15:30 |
| * Stopover on Praslin for approximately 15-30 minutes | ◊ Transfer from Isle of La Digue to Isle of Mahe or vice versa | |||||||||||||
| Check-in 1 hour before departure // Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure // Boarding Gate closes 5 minutes before departure | ||||||||||||||
| Terminals: Mahe Praslin La Digue | InterIslandQuay, Victoria ERO Terminal, Baie Ste. Anne LaPasseQuay/Jetty | Luggage Allowance: Carry on / Cabin Checked baggage | 7 kg 25 kg 30 kg | Max dimensions 50cm X 30 cm X 20cm Economy Class Business Class | ||||||||||
| PleaseNote:Schedulesaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice | ||||||||||||||
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CAT COCOS | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |||||||
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| Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | |
MAHE to PRASLIN | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:10 11:45 17:45 | 10:30 16:30 | 11:45 17:45 | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:10 11:45 17:45 | 10:30 16:30 | 11:45 17:45 | 08:00 10:30 16:30 | 09:15 11:45 17:45 | 11:00 14:00 16:30 | 12:15 15:15 17:45 | 11:00 14:00 16:30 | 12:15 15:15 17:45 |
PRASLIN to MAHE | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 08:00 14:00 | 09:15 15:15 | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 08:00 14:00 | 09:15 15:15 | 08:00 14:00 16:30 | 09:15 15:15 17:45 | 08:00 16:30 | 09:15 17:45 | 08:00 16:30 | 09:15 17:45 |
MAHE to LA DIGUE | 08:00* 10:30* 16:30* | 09:45 12:15 18:15 | 10:30* 16:30* | 12:15 18:15 | 08:00* 10:30◊ 16:30* | 09:45 12:45 18:15 | 10:30* 16:30* | 12:15 18:15 | 08:30 10:30* 16:30* | 09:45 12:15 18:15 | 11:00* 16:30* | 12:45 18:15 | 11:00* 16:30* | 12:45 18:15 |
LA DIGUE to MAHE | 07:30* 13:30* 16:00* | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 07:30* 13:30* | 09:15 15:15 | 07:30* 13:30◊ 16:00* | 09:15 15:15 17:40 | 07:30* 13:30* | 09:15 15:15 | 07:30* 13:30* 16:00 | 09:15 15:15 17:15 | 07:30* 14:15 | 09:15 15:30 | 07:30* 14:15 | 09:15 15:30 |
| * Stopover on Praslin for approximately 15-30 minutes | ◊ Transfer from Isle of La Digue to Isle of Mahe or vice versa | |||||||||||||
| Check-in 1 hour before departure // Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure // Boarding Gate closes 5 minutes before departure | ||||||||||||||
| Terminals: Mahe Praslin La Digue | InterIslandQuay, Victoria ERO Terminal, Baie Ste. Anne LaPasseQuay/Jetty | Luggage Allowance: Carry on / Cabin Checked baggage | 7 kg 25 kg 30 kg | Max dimensions 50cm X 30 cm X 20cm Economy Class Business Class | ||||||||||
| PleaseNote:Schedulesaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice | ||||||||||||||
CAT COCOS FERRY SCHEDULEWhile the current Cat Cocos schedule runs up to and including 31st December 2023, looking at the previous months’ schedule, there has been little to no change in the timings of the ferry services. So you can use the current schedule to plan your trip from 1st January 2024 onwards. Should a schedule change affect your booking, we will immediately inform you of the new timings. We offer alternative timings when a particular service is no longer operating. Where no alternatives exist, we will provide you with a refund. Should you have any questions about the schedule or need assistance booking a ferry, please do not hesitate to contact us. | ||||||||||||||
| PleaseNote:Schedulesaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice. |
In 2011, Cat Cocos launched its Isle of La Digue Ferry. The high-speed catamaran was introduced to offer passengers a more direct service from Mahe to La Digue. The ferry can carry up to 227 passengers and, like all Cat Cocos ferries, offers both Economy and Business class cabins. Economy class passengers can travel in the fully air-conditioned Coco de Mer Cabin on the main deck or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck. Business Class passengers have their own dedicated cabin - Lazio Lounge - on the upper deck.
A shared shuttle bus transfer to/from the Mahe, Praslin or La Digue ferry jetty is available to all Cat Cocos passengers (fees apply). Buses leave Mahe Airport up to 1 hour before the scheduled ferry departure time. Hotel pick-ups are approx. 45-90 minutes before departure (depending on which island you're on and the distance between your hotel and the jetty).
It is recommended to arrive at the jetty at least 1 hour in advance, giving you time to check in your luggage. You will receive Boarding Passes by email 24-48 hours before departure. If, for some reason, you do not have your boarding pass when you get to the jetty, simply visit the Creole Travel Services office for assistance. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure at the Cat Cocos Berth in Victoria, with the Boarding Gate closing 5 minutes before the actual departure time.
Not sure how to book your Cat Cocos fast ferry ticket? Then take a look at the most common FAQ. Online bookings can be made up to 48 hours before departure. For information on changes or cancellations, please see our Terms and Conditions.
* NOTE: Due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions, food and beverages are currently not available on any Cat Cocos vessel in any cabin/class.
Luggage Allowances
Each passenger is permitted1 pieceofcarry-on/cabin baggagenot to exceed 7kg, with maximum dimensions of50cm X 30 cm X 20cm. Cabin baggage above this size will be considered 'checked baggage' and stowed accordingly.
In addition, each paying passenger is allowed the following checked baggage:
- Economy Class: Maximum allowance = 25kg
- Business Class: Maximum allowance = 30kg
Multiple pieces are permitted as long as the total weight of all pieces does not exceed the maximum allowance. Excess Luggage will be charged at €3.00 per kilo.
IMPORTANT:
IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE JOURNEY ON ALL FERRIES AND TRANSFERS.
Failure to do so will result in boarding being denied.
* NOTE: Due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions, food and beverages
are currently not available on any Cat Cocos vessel in any cabin/class.
NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES MAY BE CONSUMED ONBOARD
Just like its sister vessels, the Isle of la Digue Ferry has been built to the highest international standards. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Richardson Devine Marine, this 26-metre high-speed catamaran is powered by two MTU 12V2000 M70 engines, each producing 1055hp @ 2100 rpm. Propulsion is via ZF gearboxes through to two 5-bladed propellers, with trim and ride control being managed by a Humphree active interceptor trim-tab system. The main internal deck seats up to 163 passengers, with another 48 economy seats on the outside upper deck and 16 business class seats. The Isle of La Digue is fully equipped with the latest safety equipment, including life jackets, life rafts, fire extinguishers and life rings, as well as GPS navigation and VHF Ship-to-Shore radio.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Craft Name: | Cat Cocos - Isle of La Digue |
| Length Overall: | 26.60 m |
| Length Waterline: | 24.90 m |
| Beam: | 8.00 m |
| Draft max: | 1.70 m |
| Passengers: | 227 |
| Fuel: | 8,000 litres |
| Fresh Water: | 500 litres |
| Main Engines: | 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M70 |
| Installed Power: | 2 x 1,055 bhp @ 2,100 rpm |
| Generators: | 2 x Kohler 40EFO7D, 50kVA/40kW, 50Hz |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Propellers |
| Service Speed: | 26 knots |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT | |
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| Life Rafts: | 4 x RFD Ferryman 65 pax |
| Life Jackets: | Lifesaving life jackets IMO standard |
| EPIRB: | Yes |
| Life Ring Buoy + Light: | 4 units for man-overboard |
| GPS: | Raymarine E180 – twin display |
| Fire Extinguisher: | Yes, positioned in all cabins |
| Communications: | Equipped with VHF radio as well as SSB radio |
Travel from Mahe to La Digue with Cat Cocos fast ferry. Immediate online bookings and instant e-ticket confirmations with the Cat Cocos inter-island ferry – Isle of La Digue Ferry – book now at Seychellesbookings.com
FAQs
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The Cat Cocos ferries make the journey from Mahe to Praslin in just 60 minutes, subject to sea conditions. Passengers headed for La Digue Island will have a short stopover at Praslin (15-30mins to let passengers off) before continuing their journey.