Praslin & La Digue

Sunset cruise from Côte d'Or

The sunset cruise from Côte d'Or on Praslin sails from the Octopus Dive Centre on Tuesday and Friday evenings, 4.30pm to 6.45pm. It stops to snorkel at Anse Lazio and watches the sunset off Anse Georgette, with a glass of bubbly and snacks on board.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Praslin

What it is

A two-and-a-quarter-hour evening sail along Praslin's north coast. The boat is called Kraken. The Octopus Dive Centre runs the cruise from its base on the beach at Côte d'Or, and the Tourism Board listing is held by Les Lauriers Eco-Lodge.

The trip

  • Leaves Côte d'Or beach from the Octopus Dive Centre at 4.30pm
  • Stops for snorkelling at Anse Lazio
  • Sails on to Anse Georgette for the sunset
  • Returns at 6.45pm

The dive centre's page includes a glass of bubbly and snacks. The Tourism Board listing, updated 4 March 2026, also mentions music on board and gives the days as Tuesday and Friday.

Who it suits

The listing gives separate child rates and admits young children, so families can join. Languages listed are English, Creole, French and Italian.

Booking

Book through the Octopus Dive Centre or Les Lauriers. The dive centre's online booking form is set up for dives, so contact it directly about the cruise. The listing accepts cash in rupees, euros, sterling or US dollars, card and bank transfer.

Tips

Bring swimwear and a towel for the snorkelling stop at Anse Lazio.

Visiting

Opening hours
Tuesdays and Fridays, 4.30pm to 6.45pm (Tourism Board listing updated 4 March 2026; times match the Octopus Dive Centre page checked 16 September 2026).
Operators

Where it is

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Thing to do

Sunset cruise from Côte d'Or

The sunset cruise from Côte d'Or on Praslin sails from the Octopus Dive Centre on Tuesday and Friday evenings, 4.30pm to 6.45pm.

Map of Sunset cruise from Côte d'Or and the nearest places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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Places to stay nearest Sunset cruise from Côte d'Or

  • Joan Eco Relais

    Apartment in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    An adults-only block of four self-catering apartments in Côte d'Or on Praslin, built in 2024, with a small rooftop pool and bar, a short walk from Anse Volbert beach.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • Village du Pêcheur

    Boutique hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Village du Pêcheur is a 19-room boutique hotel on Côte d'Or beach, Praslin, with ocean-view rooms and junior suites, a few garden-view rooms and a restaurant. Its bar is open to non-residents.

    • Beachfront
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  • Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Les Lauriers Eco Hotel is a family-run, 20-room eco hotel in the centre of Côte d'Or on Praslin, close to the beach and village shops. It grew from a guesthouse and restaurant, and has superior rooms, villas, a suite with its own pool and a restaurant serving a Creole buffet at dinner.

    • Families
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Questions

When does the Praslin sunset cruise run?
The Tourism Board listing, updated 4 March 2026, gives Tuesdays and Fridays from 4.30pm to 6.45pm.
Where does it leave from?
From Côte d'Or beach at the Octopus Dive Centre.
Is there a chance to swim?
Yes. The cruise stops for snorkelling at Anse Lazio before sailing to Anse Georgette for the sunset.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.