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Praslin to La Digue

UPDATE
For travel as of 01 Jan 2024, the Seychelles Port Authority is introducing a Port Fee applicable to all ferry departures from Mahe Praslin and La Digue.
The one-way fee, which only applies to Adults (i.e. passengers aged 12 years and over), is being charged at €2.00 per ticket for all trips to/from Mahe and €1.00 per ticket for trips from Praslin to La Digue and La Digue to Praslin. For roundtrips, the fee is simply doubled.

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!


Inter Island Ferry operates a daily ferry service between Praslin and La Digue. Their high-speed ferries- Cat Rose's ICat Rose's II and Cat Rose's III- whisk passengers in just 15 minutes from the new Praslin jetty (ERO Passenger Terminal) in Baie Sainte Anne to the La Passe jetty over on La Digue. To the left of this page, you can check departure times and seat availability, make bookings and instantly receive e-ticket confirmation for your fast ferry journey.

Cat Rose's I is the second largest of Inter Island Ferry's three high-speed catamarans, carrying up to 154 passengers and 7 crew. With its sister vessels - Cat Rose's II and Cat Rose's III - Inter Island Ferry has up to 6 departures throughout the day, so you can easily plan your Seychelles Island Hopping trip to fit your schedule. Which of the three vessels you will travel on will be determined by the Inter Island Ferry staff on the day, subject to the number of passengers.

The journey time from Praslin to La Digue is only 15 minutes, depending on sea conditions. Check-in at the Inter Island Ferry counter at least 45 minutes before departure to exchange your Seychellesbookings e-ticket for a Boarding Pass. Actual boarding starts 10 minutes before departure, with the Boarding Gate closing 3 minutes before the actual departure time.

Cat Rose's I has a fully air-conditioned main cabin that comfortably holds up to 101 passengers. At the back of the main cabin, there's a small bar serving light refreshments and snacks. Toilets are located at the vessel's rear on either side of the stairwell. The upper deck seats 53 passengers and affords excellent views of Praslin, La Digue and the neighbouring islands.

All passengers are allowed up to a maximum of 30kg of accompanied luggage, which should be of a reasonable and acceptable size. Any luggage deemed too large or weighing over the free luggage allowance will be subject to an excess luggage fee.

For questions on how to book your Inter Island Ferry high-speed ferry, check out the most common FAQ. Online bookings can be made up to 48 hours before departure. For changes or cancellations, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Inter Island Ferry Schedule:

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INTER ISLAND
FERRY SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr.
PRASLIN  to  LA DIGUE
07:00
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
07:15
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
07:00
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
07:15
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
07:00
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
07:15
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
07:00
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
07:15
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
07:00
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
07:15
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
-
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
-
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
-
09:00
10:00
11:30
14:45
16:30
-
09:15
10:15
11:45
15:00
16:45
 
LA DIGUE  to  PRASLIN
07:30
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
07:45
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
07:30
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
07:45
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
07:30
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
07:45
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
07:30
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
07:45
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
07:30
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
07:45
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
-
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
-
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
-
09:30
10:30
12:15
16:00
17:00
-
09:45
10:45
12:30
16:15
17:15
Check-in 30 minutes before departure
Boarding starts 10 minutes before departure // Boarding Gate closes 3 minutes before departure
Terminals:
Praslin
La Digue

ERO Passenger Terminal, Baie Ste. Anne
La Passe Quay/Jetty
Luggage Allowance:
Carry on / Cabin
Checked baggage

Small hand-held baggage
Maximum 30kg - 1 piece
Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

 

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Built by Wildcat Marine, in collaboration with Aluminium Marine, this 24-metre catamaran, surveyed to international standards, was Inter Island Ferry's first high-speed vessel. Constructed from marine-grade aluminium, it's powered by two Caterpillar C18 engines, which in turn transfer power to the twin propellers via ZF550 gearboxes. It can comfortably carry up to 154 passengers, split between the main air-conditioned cabin and the open upper deck, and makes light work of the 15-minute crossing between Praslin and La Digue islands. Cat Rose's I is equipped with all necessary safety equipment, including 6 Carly life rafts, life jackets, life rings and, of course, state-of-the-art navigation and communication systems.

SPECIFICATIONS
Craft Name: Cat Rose's I
Class: USL Code Class 1C
Length Overall: 24.80 m
Length (measured): 23.80 m
Breadth (mld): 7.50 m
Depth (mld): 2.60 m
Passengers: 154
Crew: 7
Fuel: 2 x 1,900 litres
Fresh Water: 1,000 litres
Sullage: 1,000 litres
Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C18
Installed Power: 2 x 870 bhp (650kw) @ 2,200 rpm
Gearboxes: 2 x ZF 550
Cruise Speed: 25 knots
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Life Rafts: 6 x 24 person Carly life rafts
Life Jackets: 161 Adult + 15 Child
Life Rings: 2
Fire Extinguisher: 6 (passenger areas)
Fire Smothering System: 2 (Engine room)


Travel from Praslin to La Digue with Inter Island Ferry. You can check live seat availability, book, pay and get instant e-ticket confirmation on Cat Rose's I and Cat Rose's II only with Seychellesbookings.com.


Praslin to La Digue FAQs


How often do ferries run from Praslin to La Digue?

The Cat Rose ferry from Praslin to La Digue operates seven days a week, with up to six crossings daily in each direction.
You can view the complete Inter Island Ferry Schedule on our website.
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

The Cat Rose's ferry from La Digue to Praslin departs as follows:
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

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.


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

A ferry ticket from Praslin to La Digue costs just €15 one-way.
  • €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!
  • A Port Tax of €1 (one-way) is added to adult tickets. Children and Infants are exempt.
A return ticket is simply double the price of a one-way.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change; additional charges may apply for optional services or excess baggage.


What is the duration of the ferry ride from Praslin and La Digue?

The ferry ride from Praslin to La Digue is 15 minutes with Cat Rose Inter Island Ferry.
The Inter Island Ferry - Cat Rose - departs from the ERO Passenger Terminal in Praslin's Baie Ste. Anne. It's just a short 15-minute ride over to La Digue's Ferry Harbour, located in the main village of  La Passe.

 

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