Location and character
It is busy here during the day, with fishing boats, excursion boats, arriving ferries and much more.
Because of its proximity to the harbour, the beach is not suitable for swimming.
Anse La Passe is where almost every visitor first steps onto La Digue. The narrow beach belongs to the harbour area of La Digue, with the jetty, bike hire and shops close by. It is a good spot for arriving, waiting for the ferry or spending an evening by the water.
Getting there
Directions: This beach is right at the harbour (to the south).
You reach it on any ferry that docks at La Digue. It is only a few steps from the jetty, so you need neither a car nor a bus.
By ferry
The Cat Rose (Inter Island Ferry) shuttles between Praslin and La Digue, from the jetty at Baie Sainte Anne to La Passe harbour. According to the timetable it runs six times a day from Monday to Friday, starting at 07:00, and from 09:00 at weekends. Return sailings to Praslin run every day until 17:00. The Cat Cocos also operates as a supplement. More on this on the page Cat Cocos ferry.
From Mahé you take the Cat Cocos from Victoria to Praslin first and change there. At weekends the timetable also lists a direct sailing between La Digue and Mahé, but not on other days.
| Route | Ferry | Duration | Adult fare (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praslin to La Digue | Cat Rose | approx. 15 mins | approx. €15 to 16, children aged 2 to 11 approx. €7 |
| Mahé to Praslin | Cat Cocos | approx. 1 hr 15 mins | from approx. €56 |
| Mahé to La Digue | Cat Cocos, change at Praslin | approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs | from approx. €68 |
Swimming and water
Because of the boats and the harbour approach, you should not go into the water here. Snorkelling is not worthwhile at this spot either. For swimming, you are better off heading to one of the island's other beaches, such as Anse Source d’Argent, Anse Sévère, Anse Patates or Grand Anse. Anse La Passe remains the place for watching the boat traffic.
Sundowners and food
You can enjoy a sundowner at the two beach restaurants "Tarosa & Fish Trap".
From about 17:30, many tourists gather here to admire the sunset behind Praslin. As the beach lies on the island's north-west coast, the sun sets over the sea here.
The Tarosa is opposite the jetty and has a takeaway right in front. The Fish Trap has tables almost on the sand and serves breakfast, fish and seafood as well as Creole dishes. According to the operators, it is open daily from the morning until late in the evening. Opening times and live music in the evening change, so ask on the spot.
Tips and surroundings
If you want to experience the sunset at Anse La Passe, it is best to stay overnight on the island, as day visitors would otherwise miss the last ferry. Arrive early if you want a table with a view of the sea.
Most cycling tours start from here. To the south you will find L’Union Estate and Anse Source d’Argent. You will find further destinations on the page La Digue.
