Introduced in 2011, their second high-speed catamaran - Isle of La Digue - now offers passengers a more direct service between the islands of Mahe and La Digue. Departing in the evening from Mahe's Victoria jetty, the Isle of La Digue follows the same route as its sister vessel - Isle of Praslin & Isle of Mahe - towards the island of Praslin, where after a short stop-over it continues the last leg of its journey, arriving on La Digue just in time for sunset. Early the next morning the same vessel departs the La Passe jetty and travels, via Praslin, back to Mahe.
With the exception of Fridays, passengers should however be aware that the ferry Mahe to La Digue is not a non-stop service. Including the Praslin stopover, total journey times are approximately 90 minutes, dependant on sea conditions, which makes the Isle of La Digue an ideal solution for passengers looking for a hassle-free service from Mahe to La Digue and vice versa. Just present your voucher to the staff at the jetty and they will provide you with your Boarding Pass and assist you in checking-in your luggage.
The Isle of La Digue can carry up to 227 passengers and, just like its big sister, both Economy and Business classes available. Economy class passengers can choose to travel in the fully air-conditioned Coco de Mer Cabin on the main deck or outside on the Island Hopper Upper Deck. Business class passengers have their own dedicated cabin - Lazio Lounge - on the upper deck.
Business Class includes:
Complimentary breakfast will be available on board every morning
A complimentary finger snack will be available on board every afternoon
A Chief steward(ess) will be assigned to all passengers on Business Class.
Meeting/pick-up point:
Duration: Journey duration is approximately 90 minutes.
Start/opening time: Depending on the option chosen.
Others: Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure time. Boarding Gate closes 5 minutes before departure.
Luggage allowance per paid seat: 1. Accompanied luggage: passengers travelling in Economy Class, holding valid ticket for Mahe-Praslin or Mahe-La Digue sectors, are allowed 30kg of accompanied luggage per person. Excess luggage will be payable per kg in excess of the allowable 30kg. Passengers travelling in Business Class, holding a valid ticket for the Mahe - Praslin or Mahe - La Digue Sectors, are allowed 40Kg of accompanied luggage per person. Excess Luggage will be payable per kg in excess of the allowable 40kg.
2. Un-accompanied luggage up to 50kg and above will cost an additional surcharge.