Ferry to Praslin
The best way to get from Mahe to Praslin
Taking the Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin is the best way to visit the island. Cat Cocos offers multiple daily crossings between Mahe and Praslin, and, with onward connections to and from La Digue, it’s the number one choice for Seychelles island hopping. Book your tickets for the ferry to Praslin or La Digue with us to be sure of the best prices and instant e-ticket confirmation.
Cat Cocos now operates five modern high-speed ferries between the paradise islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. The journey time from Mahe to Praslin is only 60 minutes, depending on sea conditions. For those travelling from Mahe to La Digue, there is usually a short 15-30 minute stopover at Praslin before the ferry continues to La Digue, only 15 minutes away.
All Cat Cocos ferries arrive and depart from the Praslin Jetty in Baie Ste. Anne. And when travelling from Mahe to Praslin or La Digue, the Cat Cocos ferry departs Mahe from the Inter Island Quay in Victoria.
Mahe to Praslin and Mahe to La Digue Ferry Schedule:
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CAT COCOS
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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 |
08:00 11:00 14:00 16:30 |
09:10 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 17:00 |
09:15 15:15 18:10 |
08:00 14:00 |
09:15 15:15 |
08:00 14:00 17:00 |
09:15 15:15 18:10 |
08:00 14:00 |
09:15 15:15 |
08:00 14:00 17:00 |
09:15 15:15 18:15 |
08:00 17:00 |
09:15 18:15 |
08:00 17:00 |
09:15 18:15 |
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 |
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 18:10 |
07:30* 13:30* |
09:15 15:15 |
07:30* 13:30◊ 16:30* |
09:15 15:15 18:10 |
07:30* 13:30* |
09:15 15:15 |
07:30* 13:30* 16:30 |
09:15 15:15 17:45 |
07:30* 14:15 16:30 |
09:15 15:30 17:45 |
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 |
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Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice |
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CAT COCOS
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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 |
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 |
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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 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. |
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Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice. |

Just as on its other vessels – Isle of Praslin & Isle of La Digue – Cat Cocos offers passengers a choice of comfort and service with both Economy and Business class cabins. Economy class passengers have the option of travelling inside on the main air-conditioned deck – Coco de Mer Cabin – or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck, with stunning views and sea breezes. For those looking for even greater comfort, Business Class passengers can enjoy the All Inclusive* service of the Lazio Lounge.
All Cat Cocos passengers are eligible to make use of the shared shuttle bus transfer service between the Mahe, Praslin and La Digue ferry jetties and the airport and/or hotels (fees apply). Buses from Mahe Airport leave no later than 1 hour before the scheduled ferry departure time. Hotel pick-ups vary between 45-90 minutes before departure, depending on which island you’re staying on and the distance from your hotel to the jetty. For airport or hotel drop-offs, the buses leave the jetty after each ferry arrival.
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
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Economy Class - Maximum allowance = 25kg of accompanied checked baggage per passenger.
- Business Class - Maximum allowance = 30kg of accompanied checked baggage per passenger.
For questions on how to book your Cat Cocos fast ferry ticket, 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.
* 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.
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