Praslin – Mahe Information

“Cat Cocos” high-speed ferry from Praslin to Mahé

The trip

Praslin and Mahé are connected by the comfortable Cat Cocos high-speed ferries “Isle of Mahé” and “Isle of Praslin”, usually running 2-3 times a day.

Departure point is the Baie St. Anne pier, which is in the eastern part of Praslin Island. It is also where the ferries to La Digue arrive from.
The trip between Praslin and Mahé takes a little less than an hour.
Arrival is at the Inter Island Terminal on Mahé, within walking distance from the capital Victoria.

Taking the Cat Cocos ferry from Praslin to Mahé 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!
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

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”): Enjoy the sunshine from the heights of the upper deck. You’re 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, 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.
On the largest Cat Cocos ferry, there is a second upper deck, the top deck.

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 leave the Seychelles on an international flight after the ferry arrival on Mahé, you may book a shuttle bus which takes you from the ferry jetty directly to Seychelles Mahé International Airport.
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.

The shuttle bus from the Inter Island Pier leaves after arrival of the ferry and luggage hand-out. Approximate travel time between the jetty and the airport is 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic.

This service is only bookable in connection with an international flight.

b) Do it yourself:
An alternative to the shuttle bus is organizing your own taxi. From the ferry jetty to Mahé International Airport a taxi will cost about 700-900 SCR (44-57 Euros), depending on the amount of luggage you have and your negotiating skills. Travel time to the airport will be 15-25 minutes, traffic permitting.

Note: If you are in a rush to catch your flight, it’s a good idea to book the ferry’s business class (“Lazio Lounge”), because this will ensure that you will be the first to get the luggage off the ferry.

Schedule

Our booking system automatically shows you the available ferries for the respective day.

Below you will find an overview of the timetables for all ferry connections between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.
In the left third you can see the Praslin – Mahé connection.

Below is the schedule valid until the end of October 2025.
If you would like to book for the period after that, please subscribe to our schedule newsletter.

“Cat Cocos” high-speed ferry from Praslin to Mahé

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