Mahe to Praslin and La Digue

Hop aboard the ferry from Mahe to Praslin

Cat Cocos operates daily ferry crossings from Mahe to Praslin and Praslin to Mahe, with connections to La Digue. Travelling from Mahe to Praslin and back is easy, with up to 3 daily departures in both directions, allowing connections with international flights or for planning a Praslin day trip. Book your Mahe to Praslin or Mahe to La Digue ferry tickets now for the best rates, with immediate e-ticket confirmation.

The Cat Cocos ferries make the journey from Mahe to Praslin in just 65-75 minutes, subject to sea conditions. The return trip from Praslin to Mahe takes the same time. Passengers headed for La Digue Island will have a short stopover at Praslin (15-30 mins to let passengers off) before continuing their journey.

Whether taking the ferry from Mahe to Praslin or travelling through to La Digue, all ferries depart Mahe from the Inter Island Quay in Victoria and arrive at the Praslin Jetty in Baie Ste. Anne.

Mahe to Praslin and La Digue Ferry Schedule:

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CAT COCOS FERRY SCHEDULE	MONDAY		TUESDAY		WEDNESDAY		THURSDAY		FRIDAY		SATURDAY		SUNDAY
	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.	Dep.	Arr.
MAHE  to  PRASLIN	08:00 10:30 16:30	09:15 11:45 17:45	10:30 16:30	11:45 17:45	08:00 10:30 16:30	09:15 11:45 17:45	10:30 16:30	11:45 17:45	08:00 10:30 16:30	09:15 11:45 17:45	08:00 11:00 16:30	09:15 12:15 17:45	11:00 14:00 16:30	12:15 15:15 17:45
PRASLIN  to  MAHE	08:00 14:00 17:00	09:15 15:15 18:15	08:00 14:00	09:15 15:15	08:00 14:00 17:00	09:15 15:15 18:15	08:00 14:00	09:15 15:15	08:00 14:00 17:30	09:15 15:15 18:45	08:00 17:30	09:15 18:45	08:00 17:30	09:15 18:45
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	08:00* 10:30* 16:30*	09:45 12:15 18:15	08:00* 11:00* 16:30*	09:45 12:45 18:15	11:00* 16:30*	12:45 18:15
LA DIGUE  to  MAHE	07:30* 13:30* 16:30*	09:15 15:15 18:15	07:30* 13:30*	09:15 15:15	07:30* 13:30* 16:30*	09:15 15:15 18:15	07:30* 13:30*	09:15 15:15	07:30* 13:30* 17:00*	09:15 15:15 18:45	07:30* 14:15  17:00*	09:15 15:30 18:45	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	Inter Island Quay, Victoria ERO Terminal, Baie Ste. Anne La Passe Quay/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
Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

 

CAT COCOS FERRY SCHEDULE While the current Cat Cocos schedule runs up to and including 31st December 2025, compared to previous months, there has been little to no change in the ferry services' timings. So, you can use the current schedule to plan your trip from 1st January 2026 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.

Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

 

When travelling with Cat Cocos from Mahe to Praslin or Mahe to La Digue, aboard their Isle of Praslin Ferry or one of their other vessels, the Isle of Mahe Ferry and Isle of La Digue Ferry, passengers have the choice of both Economy and Business class travel. Economy class passengers have the option to travel in either the Coco de Mer Cabin or out on the Island Hopper Upper Deck. Business Class passengers have their own separate entrance at the jetty and, upon boarding, will be directed to the Lazio Lounge - a dedicated Business Class cabin - from where they can begin to enjoy the All-Inclusive* service.

Shared shuttle bus transfers to/from the Mahe, Praslin or La Digue ferry jetties are available to all Cat Cocos passengers when booking your ferry tickets with us (fees apply). Buses leave Mahe Airport up to 1 hour before the scheduled ferry departure time. Hotel pick-ups are usually between 45-90 minutes before departure, depending on how far your hotel is from the jetty.

For all Mahe ferry departures, arriving at the jetty at least 1 hour in advance is recommended, giving you time to check in your luggage. Boarding Passes are sent to you by email approx. 24 hours before departure. Should you not have your boarding pass when you get to the jetty, visit the Creole Travel Services office for assistance. Boarding time is 30 minutes before departure at the Cat Cocos Berth in Victoria; the Boarding Gate closes 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Need help booking your Cat Cocos ferry tickets from Mahe to Praslin or Praslin to Mahe? 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.

Luggage Allowances
Each passenger is permitted 1 piece of carry-on/cabin baggage not exceeding 7kg with maximum dimensions of 50cm X 30 cm X 20cm. Any cabin baggage above this size will be considered ‘checked baggage’ and will be stowed in the cargo compartment.

• Economy Class: Maximum allowance = 25kg
• Business Class: Maximum allowance = 30kg

Port fee

IMPORTANT

NOTE: Due to health and safety restrictions, food and beverages are no longer available on any Cat Cocos vessel, in any cabin/class.
Passengers may bring bottled water, but no food is allowed.

Mahe to Praslin Ferry FAQs

What is the cost of a ferry ticket from Mahe to Praslin or from Praslin to Mahe?

• The price of a Mahe to Praslin ferry ticket is €60 (one-way) for adults (Main Inside Cabin) and €30 (one-way) for children aged 2 to 11 years.
• You can upgrade to the Upper Outside Deck for an additional €6 per adult/child or to Business Class for an extra €24 per adult and €18 per child.
• There is a newly introduced  Port Fee of €2 (one-way) that applies to all adult tickets, which will be added to the total ticket price.
• The cost of a Praslin to Mahe ferry ticket is the same, so a roundtrip is simply double the price of a one-way.

How long does it take to travel from Mahe to Praslin by ferry?

What is the ferry schedule from Mahe to Praslin and Praslin to Mahe?