Mahe to La Digue

Travel from Mahe to La Digue or Praslin with the Cat Cocos ferry

Getting the ferry from Mahe 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 Saturdays and Sundays, Cat Cocos operates a non-stop service between La Digue and Mahe with a journey time of just 75 minutes! Their high-speed catamaran Isle of La Digue Ferry departs La Digue at 14:15, arriving in Mahe at approximately 15:30. On Fridays and Saturdays, they operate slightly later departures from La Digue, making the Isle of La Digue Ferry the ideal solution for passengers looking for a hassle-free day-return 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:

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 approx. 24 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 scheduled 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 unavailable on any Cat Cocos vessel in any cabin/class until further notice.

Luggage Allowances
Each passenger is permitted 1 piece of carry-on/cabin baggage not to exceed 7kg, with maximum dimensions of 50cm X 30 cm X 20cm. Cabin baggage above this size will be considered 'checked baggage' and stowed accordingly.

• 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.

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.

Mahe to La Digue Ferry FAQs

What is the cost of a ferry ticket from Mahe to La Digue?

• The cost of a Mahe to La Digue ferry ticket is €72 (one-way) for adults (Main Inside Cabin) and €42 (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.
• A Port Fee of €2 (one-way) will be added to each adult ticket. Children and Infants are exempt.
• A return ticket simply costs double the one-way ticket price.

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