Praslin Island Seychelles
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Emerald Waterways (21 Cruises)
Emerald Kaia
21 Cruises
Silversea Cruises (4 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
It doesn't dock: ships anchor off Baie Sainte Anne on the southeast coast and tenders run passengers to the village jetty in fifteen to twenty minutes, among the La Digue ferries.
A UNESCO World Heritage reserve ten minutes' drive from the jetty. Under a canopy of giant palm fronds grows the coco de mer, whose nut is the heaviest in the plant kingdom. The shaded trails take one to two hours.
Yes, with patience, in the Vallée de Mai. Praslin holds most of the world population of this bird, one of the rarest anywhere. Nothing is guaranteed: it is wildlife watching, not a show.
About thirty minutes by road, on the far side of the island. Taxis wait at the jetty and agree a fare before departure, or you can take the public bus at its own pace. Several ship excursions go there directly.
It lives up to its reputation: a perfect curve, granite boulders at each end, takamaka trees leaning over clear water. Mask and snorkel reveal parrotfish and silver shoals along the rocks. It is popular; late morning is quieter than mid-afternoon.
Yes, Anse Volbert, known as Côte d'Or, on the northeast coast, with shops, cafés and water sports within walking distance. It is the practical choice on a short call.
Vallée de Mai at opening, when light filters through the fronds and the trails are quiet; Anse Lazio around midday for a swim and lunch; then back via Côte d'Or or the viewpoints on the cross-island road.
Yes, that is the classic excursion. Trips usually pair a walk among the giant tortoises of Curieuse with a fish barbecue on the shore, which fits neatly into a day in port.
Yes. The Vallée de Mai is an easy shaded walk, Anse Lazio swims easily, and the fruit bats gliding over the bays at dusk fascinate young visitors. Bring water and a hat.
The Seychellois rupee, with cash for taxis and market stalls. Seychellois Creole, French and English are all spoken, often in the same sentence.
