The original island hopper
The IOLD is the original vessel to bear the name in the Cat Cocos fleet: a 26-metre high-speed catamaran that predates the larger 33-metre IOLDS by several years. The smallest of the five ferries of the fleet, it is a more compact crossing than its fleet sisters but carries all three travel classes and maintains the same cruising speed, safety standards and routes as the rest of the fleet.
Ferry Info
IOLD
Check-in
1 hour
before departure
Luggage Info
1 hand bag/carry-on
1 checked bag
- Economy 25kg
- Business 30kg
Seating
Main Cabin A/C
Upper Outside Deck
Business Class Lounge
Capacity
227 seats
The original. The IOLD is the first vessel Cat Cocos operated under that name, and one of the earlier members of the current fleet. Its successor, the IOLDS, was named with a gold star specifically to avoid confusion between the two.
Smaller, but no slower. At 25 knots, the IOLD is marginally the slowest vessel in the fleet, but the difference in crossing times is minimal. Mahe to Praslin still takes around 75 minutes.
All three classes on board. Despite being the most compact vessel of the fleet, the IOLD still operates the full Coco de Mer, Island Hopper and Lazio Lounge class structure, giving passengers the same range of options available on the larger ferries.
A more intimate crossing. With 227 seats, the IOLD is noticeably quieter than the 400- and 500-seat vessels when bookings are spread across the fleet. For passengers who prefer a less crowded experience, this can be an advantage.
Same safety standards throughout. Vessel size does not affect the safety specification. The IOLD carries the same emergency and communication equipment as every other ferry on the fleet, and is regulated under the same Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration oversight.
