| Madagascar is an unspoilt country, Its fauna and flora, its beautiful landscapes, its hearty and smiling inhabitants make this island an exceptional sailing destination. In the numerous islands bordering the coast, you will meet genuine people in a country that is still not affected by the “tourism industry”.
"The Great Island " is a sanctuary of beauty, a gigantic land mass, which has progressively drifted off the coast of Mozambique .
Six miles off the Northern coast of Madagascar, lies the still little known and unspoilt, Nosy Be ", the island of fragrances ". |
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Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean and enclosed by deserted coral sand beaches and tiny virgin islands, it is a little treasure of lush, rich nature, providing an amazingly wide variety of landscapes, including inaccessible jungles, mysterious mangroves and enchanting beaches.
Here, an exciting hike on land or a river trip brings the same sensation of wonder felt by the early navigators
The exceptionally mild climate ( 343 sunny days a year ) with an average temperature ranging between 26 and 32 degrees and the Malagasy people´s hospitality make Nosy Be a new destination for international Sailing Cruises and an idyllic starting point to discover the two beautiful shores of The Mitsio and The Radama archipelagos . |
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Mitsio Cruise
Located North East of Nosy Be, the Mitsio archipelago boasts a natural haven of green lush islands with white sandy beaches, translucent turquoise waters and deserted anchorages
Embarkation Nosy Be
Discovery of the yacht and installation on board.
Mitsio / Nosy Ankaréa
Very early in the morning, the yacht will sail to Nosy Ankaréa. This island shelters a beautiful bay where divers and snorkelling lovers will admire the numerous wonders of the sea. Towards the end of the afternoon, the boat will head to Grande Mitsio. It is the biggest island of the archipelago. It is also the only inhabited island, the local fishermen give their time to breeding and cultivation of the island. The island has got beautiful beaches and its sea is full of wonders. On the coast, at Mitaraka Cape, you can stand by the impressive black basalt columns.
In the bay and the small village of Maribé, you will appreciate the beauty and peacefulness of the landscapes, as well as the kindness and simplicity of Malagasy people. At Maribé, the anchorage is very good and you will probably eat freshly caught crayfish.
Night on board the sail boat mooring in Maribé.
Tsarabanjina
We will leave Maribé to keep on sailing southwards to Tsarabanjina.
During the journey, we will admire “the 4 brothers” Efatra Zoky. These islets are the place where thousands of terns and northern gannets come to lay. Their beautiful submarine landscapes and their submerged rocky faces attract divers all over the world.
Then you will see Tsarabanjina. This is a small tropical mountainous island, famous for its white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters and its volcanic cone capped by luxuriant vegetation.
The boat will lift anchor for a 4 hour journey that will take you to Nosy Komba.
Nosy Komba
Nosy Komba is a place of adoration of sovereign fires Sakalava . It is an little island where lemurs live and are protected. Quite tame and used to humans, you can get quite close to them and feed them. In the fishing village of Ampangorina, in the North of the island, you can buy typical embroidered cotton-clothes from Madagascar.
Heading for Nosy Tanikely, with its exceptional submarine fauna, you can admire the back and forth motions of the multicoloured fish and turtles, swimming between corals, shellfish, starfish and sea anemones. The warm waters here are crystal-clear and the sand is glittering.
A lighthouse overhangs this small territory, which keeps hidden in its luxuriant vegetation chameleons, flying foxes, butterflies and colonies of tropical birds.
Ankazoberavina
An ideal place for a snorkelling morning. You can admire reef fish as well as an exceptional range of corals. Departure to the Russians Bay. This splendid bay faces Nosy-Be. It is so named because of the Russian soldiers who, during the Russo Japanese war, were dispatched on the island by the Tsar to control the Mozambique Channel.
The cove is enshrined in the luxuriant vegetation of the shores. You can meet dolphins sheltering in the bay. The anchorage is very good and still, a perfect spot to have dinner and rest for the night.
Nosy Iranja
“Turtles Island” emerges from the sea, showing its vegetation covered summit. Low tide discovers a long strip of white sand. A small village and a neglected lighthouse complete the scenery. As its name shows it, the island is the place chosen by the turtles to lay their eggs thanks to its beautiful white sandy beach. This is also a heavenly place where you can take breathtaking pictures.
We keep on sailing to Baramahamay bay. At the mouth of the river, the bay shelters a beautiful and still anchorage, in a narrow gully surrounded by hills. Small beaches border the river.
Towards the land, mangrove swamps growing on the shores are a Paradise for aquatic birds.
Ampohana foreland
This beautiful beach on “Grande Terre” counts among the beaches you will never forget: white sand, crystal-clear and blue water.
In Nosy Mamoko, you can meet villagers and admire giant turtles and lemurs before appreciating the peacefulness of the evening anchorage.
Coming back to Nosy-Be to disembark in Hell-Ville, where your cruise will come to its end. |
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Mitsio Cruise -Diego Suarez
Radama Cruise
Located South West of Nosy Be, the Radama archipelago is an enchanting mix of crystal - blue lagoons clustered with tropical vegetation and ringed with white sandy beaches .
Nosy Be / Russians Bay
We will depart from Nosy Be on a course to Russians Bay . Here, you can discover the magnificent white sandy beaches bordered with lush tropical vegetation and enjoy snorkeling on a shallow sand bank in a clear blue water . Mooring before nightfall
Russians Bay / Nosy Iranja / Barahamamay
Set sail to Nosy Iranja ! The sheltered anchorages , deserted white sandy beaches, crystal - clear water and fascinating marine life make up the heaven that is “Turtles Island” . As the sailing cruise continues we will approach Baramahamay and discover the spectacular anchorage at the mouth of the Barahamamay River . Here, you can explore the mangrove swamps on a dinghy and watch for wild birds such as the Fish and Sea Eagle and White Ibis.
Barahamamay / Kalakajoro
From Barahamamay, we are heading for Nosy Kalakajoro, a paradise on Earth surrounded with translucent blue waters, sugar white beaches and an unspoilt natural environment.
Kalakajoro / Nosy Valiha
The island of Nosy Valika is located at the southernmost part of the Radama archipelago . Mooring off a beautiful beach with tropical vegetation, you can relax with swimming, snorkeling and a visit to a charming fishing village
Nosy Valiha / Antany Mora / Nosy Berafia
This sailing excursion will bring you to Nosy Antany Mora where you can watch exotic varieties of wild birds and marine life .
The course then changes towards Nosy Berafia, the largest island of the Radama archipelago where you can experience a land excursion to the ancient plantations of ylang ylang ( local perfume ), coffee and green pepper
Nosy Berafia / Russians Bay
Early departure for the days sail to the peaceful and heavenly anchorage of Russians Bay
Russians Bay / Tany Kelly / Nosy Be
Finally sail is set to Tany Kelly, a haven of coral sand beaches and abundant submarine fauna before the return to Nosy Be . |
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Radama Cruise
During a cruise with longer duration , Saint Sebastian Cape, Courrier Bay and a land excursion from Diego Suarez located at the northernmost part of the island or the Comoros archipelago sailing from Mayotte, can be included in the itinerary |
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| Moheli | Mayotte
Mayotte is located about 200 miles
Northwest of Nosy Be |
We offer the new 28m crewed sailing yacht and a selection of modern crewed catamarans
The sailing yacht and catamarans are fully equipped with
Full battened mainsail, furling genoa, gennaker and sail drive engines
Large deck area and solarium, wide shaded cockpit with comfortable seatings for relaxation, clear and spacious decorated saloon with panoramic views, bar, cushionned settees and can comfortably accomodate the guests in large double cabins with a large size bed, electric fans and ensuite bathrooms.
Electricity 220 V / AC, 12 V / DC and outlets
Generator, electric fridge and freezer, hot and cold water, galley with dinnerware and BBQ grill
Music and video system, Dvd and Cd Players, Am / Fm radio and stereo, library and discotheque.
Full instrumentation, Gps, Chart Plotter, Radar, Video sounder, Ssb and Vhf radiotelecommunication, speed and wind direction instruments, satellite telephone, cellular phones, internet connection and e-mail.
Trampoline, dive platform, transom shower and swimming ladder
Boat tender with outboard engine
Snorkeling and fishing leisure
The crew is professional and composed of the captain, deck hand / steward and chef
Crew accomodation with separate access
The crewed catamarans are disposing of a watermaker, scuba diving equipment and instructor, dive tanks and compressors and oxygene kit
Included
Privately chartered yacht and use of the equipment
Accomodation in double stateroom cabins with ensuite bathrooms
Crew service
Full board with all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, soft drinks and water
Fuel, full sets of bed linens and towels
Insurance and amenities
Snorkeling and fishing leisure
Deserted island excursions, pic-nics and Bbq night parties |
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Ketch Sailing Yacht Cruise
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Elegant Ketch Rigged Sailing Yacht newly launched in 2004 with a large sail area and aluminium constructed hull
Length 28m
Draft board / drive up 1, 30 m - maximum 4,30 m
2 x 120 Hp engines
Water 2000 L
Wide shaded cockpit with relaxation area
2 spacious, decorated saloons with leathered settees and a large library and videotheque area, colour Tv, Dvd and Cd players and a bar area
Aft ship 3 comfortable clear double cabins with large size beds and 1 single cabin
Fore ship 1 large cabin with 4 upper bunks
2 en suite bathrooms
Washing machine
Computer, printer and scanner |
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Length 14,10 m
4 double cabins with queen size beds and 4 ensuite bathrooms and 1 single bunk in hallway
2 hard bottom inflatable tenders with 25 Hp and 4 Hp outboard engines |
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Length 14 m
4 double cabins with queen size beds, 2 single bunks in hallways and 2 single crew cabins
4 en suite bathrooms
2 hard bottom inflatable tenders with 25 Hp and 4 Hp outboard engines |
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Length 14,10 m
4 double cabins with queen size beds and 4 ensuite bathrooms
Hard bottom inflatable tender with 25 Hp outboard engine
Wakeboard
2 guided scuba dives per day included |
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56 Luxury Catamaran Holidays
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Length 17, 50 m
4 double cabins with queen size beds and 4 ensuite bathrooms
Air conditioning in saloon and guest cabins
Large hard bottom inflatable tender with 40 Hp outboard engine |
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Length 16,30 m
4 double cabins with queen size beds and 2 ensuite bathrooms
Hard bottom inflatable tender with 25 Hp outboard engine |
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