La Digue Island Seychelles La Passe
21
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Emerald Waterways (21 Cruises)
Emerald Kaia
21 Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
It doesn't. Ships anchor offshore and the small La Passe jetty takes tenders only. You land in the middle of the village, among the fishermen's crates and fruit stalls.
Mostly by bicycle. Rental takes five minutes at the end of the jetty. Otherwise it is on foot or by ox cart: the island runs almost without cars, which sets it apart from the rest of the Seychelles.
About fifteen minutes by bicycle along a flat, shaded road heading south. The beach entrance is at the far end of L'Union Estate, which you cross to get there.
For its wind-and-water-sculpted granite boulders set on pale sand: it is one of the most photographed beaches on earth. The water stays shallow behind the reef, and you wade from cove to cove around the rocks.
Early morning. Before the midday crowds, low light sets the pink granite alight and the beach is almost silent. Early afternoon is noticeably busier.
A former plantation open to visitors: colonial house, copra mill, vanilla drying racks. It is also the way through to Anse Source d'Argent, whose entrance sits at the back of the property.
Yes, in the Veuve Nature Reserve on the way back to the village. It protects the Seychelles paradise flycatcher, known locally as the veuve: look up into the takamaka branches for the male's long black tail feathers.
Very good, if the child can ride a bike. Distances are short, the southern road is flat and the water at Anse Source d'Argent stays shallow. Bike trailers are available for younger ones.
Water, a hat, sandals that tolerate sand, and swimwear under your clothes, since changing rooms are not always at hand when the water becomes irresistible. The heat does not let up all day.
The Seychellois rupee. Bike rentals and small shops prefer cash, so carry small notes. Seychellois Creole, French and English are all spoken.
