Getting there
Between the islands by ferry
The ferry links Mahé, Praslin and La Digue several times a day: about an hour from Mahé to Praslin, then roughly fifteen minutes on to La Digue. It costs less than the flight and takes normal luggage without argument.
- Route
- Mahé – Praslin – La Digue
- Duration
- Mahé–Praslin ≈ 1 h, Praslin–La Digue ≈ 15 min
- Booking
- weeks ahead in high season
Between May and September, with the southeast trade wind running, the crossing to Praslin can get rough — if you are prone to seasickness, take something beforehand and sit amidships. In high season the popular departures sell out weeks ahead, the afternoon ones in particular. The Praslin to La Digue leg, by contrast, is short and untroubled in almost any weather.
Last reviewed:
This page is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a travel medicine service. Health and safety situations change; the date above says when this text was last reviewed, not what the situation is today. What applies to you depends on your history, your route and when you travel.
Sources to check: Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority · Air Seychelles · Cat Cocos
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