La Digue to Praslin Ferry
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UPDATE NOTE: Ferry tickets purchased on our website on or after 27 Dec 2024 and travelling in 2024 already have the Port Fee included in the ticket price! |
Check live seat availability for fast ferry tickets on Inter Inland Ferry in the Search Box above. Just enter your required travel dates and number of passengers, select your departure and return times and then pay using your credit card or PayPal account through PayPal's secure online payment system. Online bookings can be made up to 48 hours before departure. You will receive your e-ticket confirmation for your fast ferry journey from Praslin to La Digue immediately.
With the introduction of their newest vessels - Cat Rose's II and Cat Rose's III - Inter Island Ferry can now offer up to 6 departures a day for visitors looking to plan a Seychelles Island Hopping experience. It takes only 15 minutes to make the short crossing between the islands of Praslin and La Digue.
Cat Rose's II, although slightly smaller than its sister vessels - Cat Rose's and Cat Rose's III - can still carry up to 102 passengers as well as 6 crew members. The air-conditioned cabin on the main deck seats 56 passengers, while the upper deck has 46 seats for passengers wishing to travel outside, with a large canopy providing shade. Toilets are located on either side of the stairwell on the main deck.
On the day of departure, the Inter Island Ferry staff will determine which of the three vessels you will travel on, subject to the number of passengers.
Passengers must check-in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Present your Seychellesbookings e-ticket at the Inter Island Ferry counter, where you will be issued your Boarding Pass. Actual boarding starts 10 minutes before departure, with the Boarding Gate closing 3 minutes before the ferry leaves the jetty.
You are allowed to carry one small piece of hand baggage on board, along with a maximum of 30kg of accompanied luggage, which should be reasonably sized. Luggage deemed too large or over the free luggage allowance will be subject to an excess luggage charge.
Fast Ferry Schedule: - Click on the map to view the full schedule
Designed and built in Australia to international standards, Cat Rose's II is a twin-hulled high-speed aluminium catamaran measuring 19 metres in total length. Two C9, 500 bhp Caterpillar engines supply power, achieving an average cruising speed of approximately 20 knots. In addition to its technologically advanced communications and navigation systems, Cat Rose's II comes equipped with all necessary safety equipment, including 9 Carly life rafts and life jackets for all passengers.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Craft Name: | Cat Rose's II |
| Class: | USL Code Class 1D |
| Length Overall: | 19.00 m |
| Length (measured) | 17.00 m |
| Breadth (mld) | 6.20 m |
| Depth (mld) | 1.35 m |
| Passengers: | 102 |
| Crew: | 6 |
| Fuel: | 2 x 1,200 litres |
| Fresh Water: | 450 litres |
| Sullage: | 250 litres |
| Main Engine: | 2 x Caterpillar C9 |
| Installed Power: | 2 x 500 bhp @ 2,500 rpm |
| Gearboxes: | 2 x ZF 350 |
| Cruise Speed: | 20 knots approx. |
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
| Life Rafts: | 9 x 12 person Carly life rafts |
| Life Jackets: | 102 Adult + 15 Child |
| Life Rings: | 2 |
| Fire Extinguisher: | 6 (passenger areas) |
| Fire Smothering System: | 2 (engine room) |
Click here to plan and book your Seychelles Island Hopping experience. Getting from Praslin to La Digue is easy with Inter Island Ferry and Seychellesbookings.com.
La Digue to Praslin FAQs
What is the schedule for the ferry from La Digue to Praslin?
Monday to Friday - 07:30, 09:30, 10:30, 12:15, 16:00, 17:00
Saturday to Sunday - 09:30, 10:30, 12:15, 16:00, 17:00
The Cat Rose's ferry from Praslin to La Digue departs as follows:
Monday to Friday - 07:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 14:45, 16:30
Saturday to Sunday - 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 14:45, 16:30
NOTE: Schedules are subject to change, often on short notice, so for the most up-to-date timings and availability, please use the Search Box.
How much does it cost to take the ferry from La Digue to Praslin?
- €15 (one-way) per adult and €7 (one-way) per child aged 2-11 years.
- Infants less than 2 years of age travel for free!
- An additional Port Tax = €1 (one-way) will be added to all adult tickets. Children and Infants are exempt.
How long is the ferry journey from La Digue to Praslin?
