About this cruise
10-day cruise from Morondava to Mangily/Ifaty with full board. Diving safari option with 8 to 10 dives in 6 days along the Mozambique Channel coral barrier.
CLASSIC OR DIVING CRUISE - MORONDAVA TO MANGILY/IFATY - 10 DAYS
Diving cruise: 10 days of full-board cruise with exceptional diving safari option. 8 to 10 dives in 6 days along the Mozambique Channel coral barrier with experienced PADI instructor.
Detailed Itinerary
Morondava - Belo sur Mer - Morning departure from Nofy Be Club House pontoon at Nosy Kely. Early afternoon arrival in Belo sur Mer bay. Shipyard visit, evening meal in village. Hotel option on land (not included).
Kirindy/Mite Dunes - Nosy Andriamitaroka - 5am departure to Mite dunes. Walk in dunes with breathtaking views of sea and interior lakes. Navigation to Nosy Andriamitaroka (rat island) for end-of-day arrival.
Nosy Andriamitaroka - Andevitra Bay - Swimming, snorkeling and walk on rat island. Afternoon departure for overnight navigation to Andevitra bay north of Morombe.
Morombe - Nosy Andranombala - Dawn arrival in Morombe, provisioning and town walk. Embarkation of dive instructor, compressor and equipment if diving option. Navigation to Nosy Andranombala, camping setup and beach barbecue.
Nosy Andranombala - Andavadoaka - Morning swimming, first dive en route to Andavadoaka. Visit of incredible hospital for bush people and Vezo villagers. Drink in village, anchorage in bay.
Andavadoaka - Assassins Bay - Morning departure, two dives off Andavadoaka. Navigation to famous Assassins Bay. Dinner aboard and evening ashore at famous Pierrot's.
Assassins Bay Exploration - Complete bay exploration, surf at entrance if there are waves, dive outing according to desires. Last memorable evening at Pierrot's.
Antsepoka - Ambatomilo - Morning departure, one or two dives off Antsepoka. Navigation to Ambatomilo, swimming, village and dune walk. Digestif at Martine's, night at anchor inside coral barrier.
Ambatomilo - Salary - Morning dives and walk. Lagoon navigation to Salary in afternoon. Village walk, dinner aboard and evening at Francesco's animated by Mikea musicians, followed by night dive. Overnight navigation to Mangily/Ifaty.
Ifaty/Mangily - Last swim or dive at famous Rose Massif. End-of-cruise lunch at "chez Freddy's" fine table. Possibility of return by bush taxi to Tuléar or night in local hotel (not included).
Diving Safari with Mangily Scuba
Exceptional Diving
- Anne Furr - PADI instructor settled in Madagascar for 11 years
- 8 to 10 dives in 6 days between Andavadoaka and Mangily-Ifaty
- Depth: 10 to 30 meters along coral barrier
- Varied sites: drop-offs, canyons, patch reefs, drift dives
Equipment included: All diving equipment, tanks, compressor and rescue material provided by Mangily Scuba. Minimum 4 divers required for diving safari.
Not included: Drinks and dives not included in base price. Optional land accommodations (Belo sur Mer, Mangily/Ifaty) not included.
Mozambique Channel: This part of the channel offers magnificent diving sites with exceptional marine biodiversity along the coral barrier.
Flexible itinerary: This itinerary is subject to weather conditions. Wild camping option on islands or sleeping aboard according to preferences.
Photo gallery
