Mahe – La Digue Information

“Cat Cocos” high-speed ferry from Mahé to La Digue

The trip

Mahé and La Digue are connected by the comfortable high-speed ferry “Isle Of La Digue” which runs 2-3 times per day.
Usually there is a short stopover on Praslin.

If you prefer other timings, you sometimes have more options by booking a ferry to Praslin and then adding a Praslin – La Digue ferry.

Departure point is the Inter Island Terminal on Mahé, within walking distance from the capital Victoria.
The trip between Mahé and La Digue takes about 1 1/2 hours.
Arrival on La Digue is at the La Passe pier, which is in the western part of La Digue Island.

Taking the Cat Cocos ferry from Mahé to La Digue is a great way to enjoy spectacular views of the islands. You may see flying fish and even dolphins if you’re lucky.

We strongly recommend to prebook your ferry trips in the Seychelles. Often ferries are booked out and without a reservation you might get stuck on the island.

Our tickets are fully refundable and changeable!
Flight delays are no problem. If your flight is too late to catch your Mahé – La Digue ferry, you will be put on the next available ferry.
Change your plans? No problem, we will rebook you without charge! *)
Cancel your trip? We will refund 100 % if you cancel 3 days before departure.*)

*) Note: Our terms & conditions apply.

Booking classes

On the ferry “Isle of La Digue” which does the direct connection between Mahé and La Digue, there are 3 classes available:

Main cabin (called “Coco de Mer class”): Air conditioned and with TV entertainment. No option to upgrade once you’re on board.
The snack bar serves food and beverages including a range of alcoholic drinks. Please note: The snack bar is still closed at present, even after COVID regulations stopped.
For your convenience there are two sets of toilets.
Luggage allowance in “Coco de Mer” class: 25 kgs, plus hand luggage *)

Upper deck (called “Island Hopper class”): In the fresh air, but with rain and wind covers for those occasional wet days. When booking upper deck, you have the option to move down to the main cabin if you wish, subject to availability.

The upper deck affords island lovers the most panoramic views of the islands.
Same as on the main deck, a snack bar serves food and beverages including a range of alcoholic drinks. Please note: The snack bar is still closed at present, even after COVID regulations stopped.
For your convenience there are two sets of toilets.
Luggage allowance in “Island Hopper” class: 25 kgs, plus hand luggage *)

Business class (also called “Lazio Lounge”):
The wide seats with exaggerated leg room of 85cm give you the freedom to stretch out. Another big advantage of business class is the priority boarding and checkout.
So if you are in a rush, booking business class will get you and your luggage on or off board much faster, compared to economy class! A superior luggage service with special luggage tags insures priority handling.

Passengers are welcomed onboard via the private Business Class entrance to enjoy the facilities that are combined with the atmosphere of the air-conditioned cabin.

The all inclusive services of the Lazio Lounge consist of a fully equipped bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks, tea and coffee, also included are welcome drinks, cold towels, a trolley service of newspapers and magazines along with in-seat personalised service of breakfast buffet and afternoon tea, all served in-seat on personal tray tables. Please note: This service is still suspended at present even after COVID regulations stopped.
The lounge is equipped with wireless headphones which allows passengers to enjoy movies and screened entertainment at their pleasure without disturbing fellow passengers. The Lazio Lounge passengers have exclusive use of private toilets.
Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and arrive relaxed and cared for.

Luggage allowance in business class: 30 kgs, plus hand luggage *)

*) for details on luggage allowances please see our FAQ section.

Transfer

a) Shuttle Bus:
If you are arriving on an international flight, you may book a shuttle bus which takes you from Seychelles Mahé International Airport directly to the ferry jetty.
To add the shuttle bus to your ferry booking, simply tick the box “I require shuttle service from/to the airport” when booking your ferry online.
Price information can be found here.

The shuttle bus from the airport currently leaves according to international flight arrivals, takin into account the usual waiting time for immigration and at the luggage carousel.
In other words: Whenever you arrive at Seychelles International Airport, there will be a shuttle bus if you prebook.

Approximate travel time between the airport and the jetty is 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic.

b) Do it yourself:
An alternative is organizing your own taxi. For comparison, a taxi from Mahé International Airport to the ferry will cost 500-600 SCR (35-44 Euros), depending on the amount of luggage you have and your negotiating skills. Travel time from the airport will be 15-25 minutes, traffic permitting.

Schedule

Our booking system automatically shows the available ferries for any given day.
Below is the current schedule for all connections between the islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

As you will see, they do not have many connections that go all the way from Mahé to La Digue.

So as an alternative, you may want to book Mahé – Praslin with Cat Cocos and then Praslin – La Digue with Cat Rose. This might give you more connections and more options if you wish to reach La Digue from Mahé. 15 minutes transfer time will be enough, but only if you have prebooked your Praslin-La Digue trip.

Below is the schedule valid until end of June 2024.
If you wish to book for July onwards, please subscribe to our schedule newsletter.

“Cat Cocos” high-speed ferry from Mahé to La Digue

Ferry changes and cancellations

Latest News

FLIGHT DELAYS

Our support hotlines: