Day 1: Arrival to Nosy Be                                  
Arriving into Nosy Be, you will be welcomed and transferred to Crater Bay, where you will board the yacht before we pull anchor and set off for our first island destination.
If your arrival to Nosy Be is in the evening, we would recommend a hotel pre-night in Nosy Be itself, before boarding the yacht the next morning. [D]

Accommodation: On board the Catamaran (three double cabins with two bathrooms (main en-suite).

Day 2 - 6: Various Islands
Because the yacht is charted privately for your group or family, the itinerary is completetly flexible and tailored to your interests.  There are some islands we can’t resist taking you to, such as Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Komba, Nosy Iranja, and others a little further afield which are also possible on charter – The Mitsio archipelago, the Radama’s archipelago etc. [BLD]

Accommodation: On board the Catamaran (three double cabins with two bathrooms (main en-suite)

The skipper will discuss hi recommended route with you on arrival:

Nosy Tanikely Marine reserve
Nosy Tanikely (Little Land Island) is 10km west of Nosy Komba, an island south-east of Nosy Be. It is a protected marine reserve and therefore one of the better sites for diving and snorkeling. Expect stunning hard and soft corals, lobsters, eels, reef fish and occasional turtles. Other attractions include beaches, tide pools and a variety of tropical bird species.

Nosy Komba
Nosy Komba (Island of lemurs) is a small volcanic island lying midway between Nosy Be and the mainland of Madagascar. The island offers several walking trails, and an excellent opportunity to observe lemur behavior, from the semi-tame black lemurs (small fee to clients, own cost). Visit local inland villages or head to the island’s neighbouring islets for great snorkeling and swimming.

Nosy Iranja
Beautiful Nosy Iranja (Island of Turtles) lies south west of Nosy Be, just beyond the entrance to Russian Bay.  Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands, the larger and inhabited Nosy Iranja Be (covering about 200 hectares), and the smaller Nosy Iranja Kely (13 hectares). The islands are connected by a 2.5km long sand bank which can be crossed at low tide to visit either of the islands. The pristine white beaches and clear turquoise water make for an excellent place to relax and enjoy fabulous snorkeling. Our crew can take you on a guided walk through the small village up the hill to the old decommissioned lighthouse – designed by Gustav Eiffel & almst 100 years old. There are some stunning panoramic views from the top of the hill, where the old lighthouse keepers’ house has been converted into a school.

Russian Bay
Also known as Ambavatory Bay, this is a beautiful and remote place opposite the Nosy Be archipelago.  Enjoy the fantastic marine life for snorkeling and fishing and maybe you might spot a whale (in season – from October to December) or a rare Whale shark.  The tropical woods harbour abundant birdlife, reptiles and lemurs, and dolphins and turtles are often a common sight in the morning.

Lokobe Nature Reserve
This is the last remaining lowland rainforest on the island and is famed for its black lemur and beautiful nosy be panther chameleon. There is a wonderful beach, and further inland, some fresh water pools in the forest to explore.

Nosy Sakatia
Sakatia Island is a tropical paradise. Situated near Nosy Be off the North Western coast of Madagascar, Sakatia is a true breakaway with no roads or motor vehicles, and only lots of foot paths, with which one can wander at leisure and explore the beauty of the island. It offers typically unspoilt tropical fauna and flora and has a population of only 300. The island is fringed by spectacular coral reefs to be enjoyed by the snorkeller or scuba diver alike.

The Mitsios
Only accessible by boat, the Nosy Mitsio Archipelago lies 70km north of Nosy Be. La Grand Mitsio is the largest of the 12 islands, and contains small farming villages. Nosy Ankarea is surrounded by coral reefs whilst Les Quatre Freres consists of four imposing silver basalt rocks, covered by hundreds of nesting seabirds. You are likely to encounter Manta rays in these waters. These islands are wild and unpredictable, and are seen as the crème de la crème for dedicated divers who wish to explore the numerous and varied sites. Both hard and soft corals are in good condition and the waters support a large diversity of reef fish. Moray Eels peek out from their crevices and large pelagics such as barracuda, kingfish and tuna are regularly sighted.

Kalakajoro (part of the Radama’s)
Located 90km south west of Nosy Be, the Radama Archipelago consists of four islands, of which Kalakajoro is the most northern and the smallest. Here you will find deserted beaches, fish eagles, beautiful coral beds, and spectacular fishing.  Just 3km off the beach you will find a continental drop off with abundant Tuna, Barracuda, Sailfish, and Giant Kingfish.

Day 7: Nosy Be – Home destination
During breakfast, we make our way back to Nosy Be island, where you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo.

Should your flight depart early in the morning, it may be recommendable to spend the night at a hotel in Nosy Be rather than on the yacht. This would allow for a faster transfer to the airport. [B]