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flights per day in each direction. The fare for the 15-minute hop starts from €53 (return
from €106). The luggage limit is only 15kg. Air Seychelles also flies to Bird, Denis, Des-
roches, Frégate and North Islands, but on a charter basis - these flights are handled direc-
tly by the hotels on the island.
Note that Mahé is the only hub for flights within the Seychelles.
For information on getting into town from the airport,
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.
BICYCLE
Bicycles are the principal form of transport on La Digue. On Praslin you can rent bikes at
Anse Volbert (
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) or through your accommodation. Mahé is a bit hilly for casual
cyclists and most visitors rent cars, so bike rental is hard to find there.
BOAT
Travel by boat is very easy between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with regular and effi-
cient ferry services. For all other islands you have to charter a boat or take a tour.
Mahé to Praslin
daily between Mahé and Praslin. Departing from Victoria, the journey takes about one
hour (not that much longer than the plane, if you include check-in time) and the fare is
€50 one way (€65 in the 'business' lounge); children under 12 pay half fare. In high sea-
son, it's advisable to book your ticket at least a day in advance with the ferry company or
through a travel agent. Note that the company provides a free shuttle service between the
jetty and the airport.
Mahé to La Digue
Not afraid of seasickness? The schooner
La Belle Seraphina
( 2566028)
is for you. This cargo
boat runs between Mahé and La Digue from Monday to Friday and carries passengers if
there is room. If you don't mind a bit of discomfort, it's a fun and cheap way to travel.
The boat generally departs around 11.30am from Mahé, and around 5am from La Digue,
but check when making the booking. The three-hour crossing costs just €15.
The Cat Cocos (
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)
runs a daily service to La Digue from Mahé (€63) - it
makes a brief stop in Praslin before continuing to La Digue.
Praslin to La Digue
The
Inter-Island Ferry Pty
( 4232394, 4232329)
operates a catamaran service between Praslin
and La Digue. There are about seven departures daily between 7am and 5.15pm (5.45pm
