Where to Sail: the 4 Best Seychelles Ferry Trips

1.Cat Cocos: Mahe to Praslin Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 85 reviews · from $72Our pick

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from Mahé’s Inter Island Quay to Praslin’s Baie Sainte Anne Jetty in about one hour. Choose one-way or return travel, with lower deck, upper deck, or business-class seating. Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure and closes five minutes before sailing. Expect fine island views, efficient baggage handling, and possible rough seas.

“Perfect and safe! The trip started and finished at time and everybody aboard was very nice and gentle. 5 stars service”

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2.Cat Rose: Praslin Island / La Digue Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $18Best value

Take the Cat Rose high-speed catamaran from Praslin to La Digue in about 15 minutes. You can choose a one-way or return ticket, travel from morning into early evening, and carry up to 7 kg in the cabin plus 30 kg checked baggage. Confirm your voucher and ferry direction before leaving for the jetty.

“Prima en snelle overtocht. Op het bovendek heb je mooi uitzicht over de zee en kun je de verschillende eilanden goed zien. Bagage ook snel uitgeladen en waren snel op La Digue.”

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3.Cat Cocos: Mahe to La Digue Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 38 reviews · from $86

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from Mahé to La Digue in about 90 minutes, with a transit stop at Praslin. Your prepaid ticket reserves the transfer, while crew members handle luggage and boarding at Victoria’s Inter Island Quay. Expect comfortable seating, scenic island views, and possible rough water, especially from May to September.

“All was fine good trip. Little bit wavy! 🤭 for Sommer other was it too wavy 😉 take a Pill for sea seakness”

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4.Cat Cocos: La Digue to Mahe Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $87

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from La Digue to Mahé, usually via Praslin. The crossing takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on the stated itinerary, though a transfer at Praslin can make the trip closer to 2 hours. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, and checked baggage is included within the published allowance.

“Sehr pünktlich Guter Service an Bord Gepäck unkompliziert aufgeben schafft Freiheit beim Sitzen Bei Abfahrt von Praslin unbedingt Ticket am Schalter holen , digital reicht nicht aus - ansonsten alles digital”

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