Praslin to La Digue Ferry: Times, Last Boat Back and Fare (2026)

The ferry from Praslin to La Digue takes about 15 minutes from the Baie Ste Anne jetty. Cat Cocos charges SCR 188 one way for an adult visitor, about €12 at the Central Bank of Seychelles rate of 10 November 2026. Its last boat back from La Digue leaves between 13:30 and 17:00, depending on the day. On Sunday the only boat back is at 07:30.

Paradise, it turns out, has a timetable. Fifteen minutes is short enough that people treat the crossing as an afterthought, and that is the mistake. On some days the last Cat Cocos boat back leaves soon after lunch.

Which company runs it?

Cat Cocos runs it, and a second operator, Cat Rose (the Inter-Island Ferry), also crosses between Praslin and La Digue. Booking agents list Cat Rose sailings, but we could not confirm them with the operator. Its own website could not be opened when we tried on 11 November 2026. So this page prints Cat Cocos times and fares only. For Cat Rose, check the times at the jetty.

Cat Cocos publishes its timetable as a picture, titled "Schedule for 2026 & 2027", on its home page. We turned it into text below. It also has the Mahé connection, and its booking page offers three classes. If no Cat Cocos time suits you, ask at the jetty whether a Cat Rose boat does. The Mahé to Praslin leg is a separate crossing with its own timetable.

Cat Cocos timetable by weekday

The table is the operator's "Schedule for 2026 & 2027", copied from the picture on its home page into text. The picture on the schedule page itself is still the 2025 one, with the same times. Cat Cocos adds that schedules can change without prior notice. It also posts one-off extra trips as separate pictures on its home page, so look again before you go.

Day	Praslin to La Digue	La Digue to Praslin
Monday	09:30, 12:00, 18:00	07:30, 13:30, 16:30
Tuesday	12:00, 18:00	07:30, 13:30
Wednesday	09:30, 12:00, 18:00	07:30, 13:30, 16:30
Thursday	12:00, 18:00	07:30, 13:30
Friday	09:30, 12:00, 18:00	07:30, 13:30, 17:00
Saturday	09:30, 12:30, 18:00	07:30, 17:00
Sunday	12:30, 18:00	07:30

Saturday and Sunday also have a direct La Digue to Mahé boat at 14:15, which skips Praslin altogether.

How long can you stay on a day trip?

On Cat Cocos, a day trip works on four days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Add 15 minutes to a departure to get the arrival time.

Day	First boat over	Last boat back	Time on the island, jetty to jetty
Monday, Wednesday	09:30 (arrive about 09:45)	16:30	about 6 h 45 min
Friday, Saturday	09:30 (arrive about 09:45)	17:00	about 7 h 15 min
Tuesday, Thursday	12:00 (arrive about 12:15)	13:30	about 1 h 15 min
Sunday	12:30 (arrive about 12:45)	07:30 next morning	an overnight stay

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So Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are poor day-trip days on Cat Cocos. Cat Rose may add boats, but we could not confirm its times, so ask at the jetty before you count on one. If you want to be sure of an evening on La Digue, sleep there.

Those hours shrink. Cat Cocos asks you to be at the jetty 30 minutes before departure, so a 17:00 boat means being there at 16:30. Take your walk or bike ride to the beach out of what is left. Anse Source d'Argent is the beach most day-trippers are racing toward.

If you are trying to decide whether a day trip is enough, the honest answer is that it is enough for one beach and a slow lunch. It is not enough for the island.

Can you connect to a Mahé boat or flight on the same day?

Yes on paper, but not with a flight. Plan to sleep a night on Praslin or Mahé before you leave the islands.

Every Cat Cocos boat from La Digue lands at Praslin about 15 minutes before a Cat Cocos boat leaves for Mahé:

• 07:30 from La Digue (every day) meets the 08:00 Praslin to Mahé boat.
• 13:30 from La Digue (Monday to Friday) meets the 14:00.
• 16:30 from La Digue (Monday and Wednesday) meets the 17:00.
• 17:00 from La Digue (Friday and Saturday) meets the 17:30.

Fifteen minutes is tight against the 30-minute boarding rule if you hold two separate tickets. The booking engine also sells La Digue to Mahé, so ask whether yours is one through ticket.

The other same-day exit is the direct La Digue to Mahé boat at 14:15 on Saturday and Sunday. There is no sourced rule here for how early to reach a flight, so ask your airline, then count back from that.

Buying tickets: at the jetty or online?

You can buy online at the Cat Cocos booking page, where the route "Praslin (Baie Saint-Anne) to La Digue" is in the list. Cat Cocos makes no official statement that online tickets are cheaper than jetty tickets, so we do not claim it. Booking sites may add their own fee, so a reseller price can differ from the operator's.

A reason to book ahead is a full boat on a day when only two or three sailings run, though no figures on how often boats fill are published. The booking page offers three classes: Economy "Coco de Mer", Economy "Island Hopper Upper Deck" and Business "Lazio Lounge".

Passenger types on the booking page are adult 12 to 62, adult 63 and over, child from 2 to under 12, and infant under 2.

How much does the ferry cost?

SCR 188 one way for an adult visitor on Cat Cocos, in every class. That is about €12 at the Central Bank of Seychelles mid-rate of 10 November 2026. We read the fare in the operator's booking engine on 11 November 2026. It is SCR 173 plus a SCR 15 port fee, with VAT included.

The booking engine prices children (2 to under 12) and seniors (63 and over) separately. We did not price those, or a return ticket, so run your own search. Booking agents and AI answers quote Cat Rose fares in euros, but we could not confirm them with the operator. Trust the number on the ticket you are actually offered.

Luggage, bikes and children

Cat Cocos's terms set the rules for Cat Cocos boats. They are more specific than the "usually 30 kg" you may have read.

• Free checked luggage, visitors (non-residents): 25 kg in Economy, 30 kg in Business. Excess is charged per kilo.
• Free checked luggage, residents and GOP holders: 23 kg in Economy, 30 kg in Business.
• One suitcase: should not exceed 32 kg, to prevent injury to the crew.
• Hand luggage: one item per passenger, under 7 kg, up to 50 x 30 x 20 cm.
• Checked bags: hand them in at the Cargo Department one hour before departure.
• Children: under 16 should be accompanied and supervised at all times. Infants "of not more than 2 years of age" travel free but need a ticket. The booking page puts the infant cut-off at under 2, so for a two-year-old, ask before you travel.
• Bicycles: the Cat Cocos terms do not mention them. Do not assume a bike travels free. Ask the operator before you plan a bike trip.

What happens when the sea is rough?

The boat can refuse to sail, and you then get a free change to a later boat. Cat Cocos's terms say the carrier may decline crossings in bad weather that threatens navigation safety. Passengers then get a change of trip on any onward scheduled trip "without charge".

The same terms say the carrier is not liable for changes or cancellations caused by storms or other force majeure. If the carrier cancels or retimes a trip, you tell the office whether you want an alternative trip or a refund.

No cancellation rate for the crossing is published, so none is guessed here. The sensible rule for a flight home is to cross the day before.

Refunds and changes if you cannot travel

The Cat Cocos terms say cancellations must be made "48 hours of the actual departure date". The wording is unclear, so ask Cat Cocos whether that means 48 hours before sailing. A 25% retention fee applies once management approves a refund. Illness needs a doctor's confirmation that you are not fit to travel, and an accident needs a police report. Seasickness is not accepted as a reason. Refunds for direct purchases are paid by bank transfer within 10 working days. If you bought through a booking agent, its own rules apply.

FAQ

How long is the ferry from Praslin to La Digue?

About 15 minutes between the Baie Ste Anne jetty on Praslin and La Digue, according to the Cat Cocos schedule page. Allow another half hour for boarding.

What is the last ferry from La Digue to Praslin?

On Cat Cocos it is 16:30 on Monday and Wednesday, 17:00 on Friday and Saturday, 13:30 on Tuesday and Thursday, and 07:30 on Sunday. Cat Rose also sails the route, but we could not confirm its times with the operator, so ask at the jetty.

How much does the ferry from Praslin to La Digue cost?

SCR 188 one way for an adult visitor on Cat Cocos, in every class (booking engine, 11 November 2026). That includes VAT and a SCR 15 port fee. It is about €12 at the Central Bank of Seychelles rate of 10 November 2026.

Is it cheaper to buy ferry tickets in advance?

Cat Cocos makes no official statement that it is. Its online booking shows the price in rupees. Compare it with what booking sites charge, since resellers can price differently.

Can I take a bicycle on the ferry?

The Cat Cocos terms say nothing about bicycles. Ask the operator before you go.

Does the Praslin to La Digue ferry run every day?

Yes. Cat Cocos sails all seven days, with one to three boats each way. Sunday has two boats to La Digue and one back, the 07:30.

Sources

1. Cat Cocos: home page (embeds the 'Schedule for 2026 & 2027' timetable image, routes served), catcocos.com
2. Cat Cocos: ferry schedule page (crossing durations, 2025 timetable image), catcocos.com
3. Cat Cocos: terms and conditions (check-in, luggage, children, weather, refunds), catcocos.com
4. Cat Cocos: online booking (classes, passenger categories, fares read 11 Nov 2026), booking.catcocos.com
5. Central Bank of Seychelles: Consolidated Average Rates of Authorised Dealers (EUR mid-rate 16.2645, 10 Nov 2026), cbs.sc