Cat Cocos Ferry Seychelles: Timetable, Fares, Classes, Luggage (2026)
Cat Cocos runs fast catamarans between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Here are the operator's fares per class, the departure timetable by weekday, luggage limits, check-in times and refund rules.
By Ivy Underhill (editorial pen name), November 2026
- Route and times: Mahé (Inter Island Quay) to Praslin (Baie Ste Anne) takes 1 h 15 min. Mahé to La Digue is 1 h 45 min via Praslin, or 1 h 10 min on direct trips. Praslin to La Digue is 15 min.
- Fares (adult visitor, one way): Mahé to Praslin SCR 890 to 1,237 by class. Mahé to La Digue SCR 1,064 to 1,410. Praslin to La Digue SCR 188 in every class.
- Departures: two or three a day on each leg, depending on the weekday. La Digue to Praslin has just one on Sundays. Full times are in the timetable below.
- Classes: Coco de Mer, Island Hopper, Lazio Lounge.
- Checked bags: 25 kg economy and 30 kg business for non-residents. One suitcase should not exceed 32 kg.
- Be there: at the Cargo Department one hour before departure with checked bags, and ready for boarding 30 minutes before.
- Refunds: cancel 48 hours before departure (the terms' wording is loose, so confirm with Cat Cocos). A 25% retention fee applies, and seasickness does not count.
On this page
- What are the Cat Cocos classes?
- How much does the Cat Cocos ferry cost?
- Where on the boat do you feel the sea least?
- What is the luggage allowance?
- When must you check in?
- How do you book, and what if the site fails?
- Can you change or cancel a ticket?
- What happens in rough sea?
- Where does the ferry go?
- What about the timetable?
- FAQ
Cat Cocos is the fast catamaran between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Mahé to Praslin takes 1 hour 15 minutes, says the operator's schedule page. Some third-party pages say about 50 minutes; the operator's own figure is the longer one. There are three classes on the fleet page: Coco de Mer (air-conditioned economy), Island Hopper (exterior premium economy) and Lazio Lounge (air-conditioned business).
An adult visitor pays SCR 890 one way from Mahé to Praslin in Coco de Mer. That is about €55 at the Central Bank of Seychelles rate of 10 November 2026. Island Hopper costs SCR 977 and Lazio Lounge SCR 1,237. We read these fares in the operator's booking engine on 11 November 2026; they include VAT and the port fee.
Pick Coco de Mer for an air-conditioned seat at the lowest fare. Pick Lazio Lounge for the smallest, business-class cabin. Pick Island Hopper if you want the exterior seats and can live with some wind in your hair. Whether to take the ferry at all, rather than fly or hire a boat, is covered in Mahé to Praslin: ferry, flight or boat.
The departure times are in the timetable section below, copied from the operator's own schedule image. The fares, classes and rules come from the operator's own pages.
What are the Cat Cocos classes?
Cat Cocos sells three classes: Coco de Mer, Island Hopper and Lazio Lounge. The fleet page defines them, and the booking site lists them as "Economy: Coco de Mer", "Economy: Island Hopper Upper Deck" and "Business: Lazio Lounge".
| Class (official name) | Where on the boat | Air-con | Checked baggage (non-resident) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco de Mer | Economy, main deck, indoor | Yes | 25 kg |
| Island Hopper | Premium economy, exterior; booking site says "Upper Deck" | Not stated | 25 kg (economy) |
| Lazio Lounge | Business / VIP cabin, indoor | Yes | 30 kg |
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The operator does not publish a table of what each class includes beyond this. It says interior cabins have a bar kiosk and that there are toilets on each deck. Seat numbers per class differ by vessel. The largest boat, Pride of Praslin, seats 500, of which 297 are Coco de Mer, 138 Island Hopper and 65 Lazio Lounge. The smaller Isle of La Digue (26 m) seats 227.
My view: the Lazio Lounge is the one class that is clearly different. It is the smallest cabin on every boat (16 to 65 seats, per the fleet page). From Mahé to Praslin it costs SCR 347 more than Coco de Mer, about €21. On the 15-minute Praslin to La Digue hop every class costs the same, so there is nothing to weigh.
How much does the Cat Cocos ferry cost?
These are the operator's own one-way fares for one adult visitor (12 to 62, non-resident). We read them in the Cat Cocos booking engine on 11 November 2026. Each total includes 15% VAT and a port fee, shown in brackets.
| Route | Economy: Coco de Mer | Economy: Island Hopper Upper Deck | Business: Lazio Lounge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahé to Praslin | SCR 890 (865 + 25 port fee) | SCR 977 (952 + 25) | SCR 1,237 (1,212 + 25) |
| Mahé to La Digue | SCR 1,064 (1,039 + 25) | SCR 1,150 (1,125 + 25) | SCR 1,410 (1,385 + 25) |
| Praslin to La Digue | SCR 188 (173 + 15 port fee) | SCR 188 | SCR 188 |
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Cat Cocos prices in Seychelles rupees. In euros, at the Central Bank of Seychelles mid-rate of 10 November 2026 (16.2645), that is roughly:
- Mahé to Praslin: about €55, €60 or €76 by class.
- Mahé to La Digue: about €65, €71 or €87.
- Praslin to La Digue: about €12.
Your card will charge its own rate, so treat the euro figures as a guide. The booking engine prices children (2 to under 12) and seniors (63 and over) separately. We did not price those, or return tickets, so run your own search for them.
Where on the boat do you feel the sea least?
Cat Cocos does not say which seats move least, so any answer here is general advice, not an operator claim. The operator calls the Island Hopper seats "exterior" and says nothing more about shelter. If you are prone to seasickness, I would book an indoor class, but that is my judgement, not the operator's advice.
The operator is firm on one point: its terms say seasickness is not accepted as grounds for cancellation or refund. So the sea can ruin your lunch, but not your refund. Take your tablet before you board, not after you feel ill.
What is the luggage allowance?
For non-residents, Cat Cocos allows 25 kg of checked luggage in economy and 30 kg in business, as clause 1.15 of its terms and conditions sets out. Residents and holders of a GOP (a work permit, which clause 1.6 calls a "Gainful Occupational Permit") get 23 kg in economy and 30 kg in business.
- One suitcase: should not exceed 32 kg, "to prevent injury to the crew" (clause 1.15.4), in force since 1 January 2023.
- Excess weight: charged per kilogram. The terms say the rates are "available at the Concierge", so there is no published figure.
- Hand luggage: one piece per passenger, under 7 kg, no larger than 50 x 30 x 20 cm. You keep it with you.
- Locks and damage: bags must be locked before check-in. Clause 1.20.1 says the luggage is inspected "for cracks, damaged handles and wheels" and the owner signs to accept it in that condition. The carrier is not liable for damage to the luggage itself, so the terms advise insuring it.
- No access after check-in: you cannot reach a checked bag until the next port.
- Receipt: claims without the luggage receipt are not considered. Keep it.
- Alcohol and drugs: clause 1.12.2.1 bars bringing alcoholic drinks or drugs (other than medicines) onto any ferry or into any terminal to consume them. It also bars consuming them there.
- Hot food: the same clause bars eating hot food such as chips or other takeaway on the ferry.
- Valuables: clause 1.18.2 says valuables are not accepted as unaccompanied cargo.
The terms say nothing about sports gear, bicycles or how ordinary seats are assigned, so I cannot tell you what a surfboard or a bike costs. Ask the operator before you travel with either.
Third-party pages repeat some of these numbers. The 25 kg / 30 kg and 7 kg figures match the terms. The terms give no per-kilo price for excess luggage, so treat any euro rate a reseller quotes as unconfirmed; the operator points you to the Concierge instead.
When must you check in?
Check your bags in at the Cargo Department one hour before departure; be ready for boarding 30 minutes before. Clause 1.20.1 says checked luggage must be "formally registered at the Cargo Department one hour before the departure time", and you get a receipt. Clause 1.7.1 says passengers "must be present for boarding half an hour (30 minutes) before departure time", with valid ID and ticket.
The terms use two clocks, not four. If you see a longer ladder of check-in times elsewhere (45 or 5 minutes, say), the operator's terms have no such rule. Neither the terms nor the schedule page publishes a gate-closing time. If you travel without a bag, the 30-minute rule is the one to remember. With a bag, aim for the quay a little earlier than an hour.
If you hold a GOP, show it too: the terms list it with ID and ticket at boarding.
How do you book, and what if the site fails?
Book on the operator's own booking site. The engine walks you through four steps: Journey Details, Contact Details, Confirm Payment, Confirm Booking.
- Choose single or return, the route, and Direct or Indirect island hopping.
- Choose the class: Coco de Mer, Island Hopper or Lazio Lounge.
- Enter the passengers: adult (12-62), adult 63 and over, child (2 to under 12) or infant (under 2). Names accept only letters and these symbols: ( - ) ' , . /.
- Run the price check, then pay. Payment is due in full when you confirm. The terms say online bookings carry no service fee, though some payment methods may add a charge.
A few details from the terms. Infants travel free but need a ticket. Children under 16 should be accompanied. Seychelles residents must give a national ID number, and GOP holders cannot book online without a Seychelles ID.
If the price check does not respond, the booking page itself tells you to try again in a few moments. If it keeps failing, the terms say last-minute changes are done in person at the sales offices on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue. Cat Cocos also lists an email for questions: info@catcocos.com (see the terms). I could not read a page with office addresses or hours, so check those before you rely on a walk-up purchase on a peak day.
Why do reseller prices differ? Resellers set their own prices and fees. Compare them with the operator's fares above. If you booked through a reseller, its cancellation rules apply, not the table below.
Cat Cocos also runs Fidelity and Loyalty cards, but its benefits page offers them to Seychellois customers. The Fidelity card gives 25% off for passengers aged 12 to 25 and for those 60 and over. Visitors should not count on either.
Can you change or cancel a ticket?
You can change a ticket, but cancelling costs money. The terms (clauses 1.3 to 1.5) say:
| Situation | What Cat Cocos says |
|---|---|
| Change a ticket | SCR 25 per ticket for the first change, SCR 50 per ticket for more than one, up to one hour before departure and subject to seats; special-priced tickets are excluded |
| Cancel | 48 hours before departure (the terms say "48 hours of the actual departure date"), with a doctor's confirmation you are not fit to travel (illness) or a police report (accident) |
| Refund | Needs management approval; 25% is kept; direct purchases are paid back by bank transfer within 10 working days |
| Seasickness | Not accepted as grounds for cancellation |
| Transfer to another person | Not allowed; tickets are non-transferable |
| Lost ticket | Buy a new one; if the original turns up, using it costs SCR 25 (the terms write Rs 25) |
| Stolen ticket | Police report required; a 50% cancellation fee applies |
The terms do not say what happens if you simply do not turn up, so treat a no-show as a lost ticket and do not count on a refund.
What happens in rough sea?
Cat Cocos can cancel or retime a crossing in bad weather. Clause 1.17.2.1 says the carrier "reserves the right not to undertake crossings under bad weather conditions". Clause 1.16.1 lets it cancel trips or move them to other times, and you then tell the office whether you want another trip or a refund. In bad weather the terms offer "a change of trip on any forwarding trips on schedule without charge".
Clause 1.26.1 gives the reason in the operator's words: delaying or cancelling "is the only way we can maintain our high safety standards".
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority's climate guide says the south-east trades set in around May, peak in August and weaken through October. It describes seas as "pretty rough" in July and "forbidding for amateurs" in August. The sea is more likely to be rough in those months, though the guide describes the sea, not ferry reliability. Cat Cocos publishes no cancellation statistics, and I will not invent any. Keep a buffer on the day you fly out, and do not book a tight connection to an international flight.
Where does the ferry go?
Cat Cocos serves the Inter Island Quay on Mahé, the Baie Ste Anne jetty on Praslin, and La Digue. The terms and the schedule page name no other terminals (the schedule image labels them Mahe Jetty, Praslin Jetty and La Digue Sales Office). The schedule page says trips marked with an asterisk stop at the Praslin jetty (Baie Ste Anne), though the current image carries no asterisks. The booking site lists Mahé, Praslin and La Digue pairs in both directions. The weekly timetable shows a direct La Digue to Mahé trip on Saturdays and Sundays only.
For the short hop onwards, see the Praslin to La Digue ferry guide. If you are still deciding how long to give each island, Praslin or La Digue lays it out. And for the cost of the whole trip, there is the Seychelles trip budget.
What about the timetable?
Here are the Cat Cocos departure times by weekday. The operator's home page says it runs "multiple trips every day of the week". Its times are published only as pictures, so I typed them out from "Cat Cocos Ferry Schedule for 2026 & 2027", read on 11 November 2026. The picture is the source, not this page. Times change by season, and the operator says on its schedule page that schedules can change without notice. Look at the current image before you plan around a time.
Times are departures, in 24-hour format.
Mahé to Praslin (1 h 15 min)
| Day | Departures |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00, 10:30, 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30, 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00, 10:30, 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30, 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00, 10:30, 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00, 11:00, 16:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00, 14:00, 16:30 |
Praslin to Mahé (1 h 15 min)
| Day | Departures |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00, 14:00, 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00, 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00, 14:00, 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00, 14:00 |
| Friday | 08:00, 14:00, 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00, 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00, 17:30 |
Praslin to La Digue (15 min)
| Day | Departures |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30, 12:00, 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00, 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30, 12:00, 18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00, 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30, 12:00, 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30, 12:30, 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30, 18:00 |
La Digue to Praslin (15 min)
| Day | Departures |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30, 13:30, 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30, 13:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30, 13:30, 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30, 13:30 |
| Friday | 07:30, 13:30, 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30, 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 |
La Digue to Mahé, direct (1 h 10 min): Saturday and Sunday at 14:15. The table shows a dash, meaning no direct trip, on the other five days.
The same image lists no direct Mahé to La Digue trip in the weekly pattern. One-off extra trips, like the direct boats of 15 August 2026, appear as separate pictures on the home page.
What the times mean in practice, in my reading:
- Tuesday and Thursday have no morning boat from Mahé. The first leaves at 10:30.
- The last boat to Mahé goes early. From Praslin it leaves at 17:00 on Monday and Wednesday, and at 17:30 on Friday to Sunday. On Tuesday and Thursday the last one is at 14:00.
- The 16:30 from Mahé still reaches La Digue the same day. It lands at Praslin about 17:45, and the 18:00 boat continues to La Digue. On 11 November 2026 the booking engine sold this as one Mahé to La Digue trip, arriving 18:15.
If you are linking the ferry to an island-hopping day, island hopping in the Seychelles shows how people build those days. Confirm the time again a day ahead.
FAQ
Is catcocos.com the official website?
Yes. catcocos.com is the operator's site and booking.catcocos.com is its online booking engine. Resellers that sell the same tickets are not the operator, even when search results label them "official".
How much is the Cat Cocos ferry from Mahé to Praslin?
SCR 890 one way for an adult visitor in Coco de Mer, about €55 at the Central Bank of Seychelles rate of 10 November 2026. Island Hopper is SCR 977 and Lazio Lounge SCR 1,237. These are the operator's booking-engine fares of 11 November 2026, including VAT and the port fee.
Does Cat Cocos have a business class?
Yes. Business class is the Lazio Lounge, an air-conditioned cabin with fewer seats than the economy cabins. The booking site lists it as "Business: Lazio Lounge".
Can I take a big suitcase?
Yes, within the limit. A single suitcase should not exceed 32 kg, and a non-resident's allowance is 25 kg in economy or 30 kg in business. Extra weight is charged per kilo at a rate you ask about at the Concierge.
Is there a toilet and a bar on board?
Yes. The fleet page says interior cabins have a bar kiosk and there are restrooms on each deck.
Sources
- Cat Cocos - home page (operator), catcocos.com
- Cat Cocos - Terms and conditions (operator), catcocos.com
- Cat Cocos - Schedule and crossing times (operator), catcocos.com
- Cat Cocos - Fleet and classes (operator), catcocos.com
- Cat Cocos - Fidelity and Loyalty cards (operator), catcocos.com
- Seychelles Meteorological Authority - Seychelles Climate Guide (trade-wind season), meteo.sc
- Cat Cocos - online booking (operator; fares read 11 Nov 2026), booking.catcocos.com
- Central Bank of Seychelles - Consolidated Average Rates of Authorised Dealers (EUR mid-rate 16.2645, 10 Nov 2026), cbs.sc
