# Nofy Be - Madagascar Sailing Cruises

> Authentic sailing cruises aboard a traditional Malagasy schooner along Madagascar's west coast.

## About
Nofy Be is a traditional goelette (schooner) offering cruises in Madagascar. The boat was built in Belo sur Mer using ancestral shipbuilding techniques. Operated by Laetitia and Fred, based in Nosy Be and Morondava.

- [The Boat](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/bateau): History and specifications of the Nofy Be schooner, a 100+ year old traditional Malagasy vessel
- [About Us](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/qui-sommes-nous): Meet the crew - Laetitia, Fred, and the Nofy Be team

## Cruise Types

### Northern Cruises (from Nosy Be)
- [Radama Islands](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): 7-8 days, from 855EUR - Nosy Iranja, Kalakajoro, Nosy Saba, Komansary
- [Mitsio Archipelago](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): 5 days, from 665EUR - Grande Mitsio, Nosy Ankarea, basalt organs
- [Nosy Be Circuit](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): 7 days, from 800EUR - Tanikely, Sakatia, Russian Bay

### Southwest Cruises (Morondava area)
- [Morondava-Mangily](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): 8-12 days, from 800EUR - Belo sur Mer, Assassins Bay, coral reef
- [South of Mangily](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): 4-6 days, from 530EUR - Anakao, Nosy Ve, Tsimanampetsotsa

### Migratory Cruises 2026
- [Migratory Cruises](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-migratoires): Seasonal repositioning cruises along the west coast
  - April 15-24: Morondava to Mangily, 950EUR
  - May 4-13: Mangily to Morondava, 950EUR
  - June 13-22: Majunga to Nosy Be, 950EUR

## Key Pages
- [Pricing](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/tarifs): Full rate card, group discounts, and FAQ
- [Discovery Cruises](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-decouvertes): All available discovery cruise itineraries
- [Migratory Cruises](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/offres/croisieres-migratoires): Seasonal repositioning cruise offers
- [Diving & Snorkeling](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/plongee-snorkeling): Underwater activities with PADI instructor
- [Marine Wildlife](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/faune-marine): Whale watching (July-Sept) and marine fauna
- [Family Cruises](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/croisiere-en-famille): Family-friendly cruise options
- [Regions & Seasons](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/regions-saisons): Best times to visit and cruising areas
- [How to Get Here](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/comment-venir): Travel logistics to Madagascar
- [Contact](https://www.nofy-be.com/fr/contact): Booking and inquiries

## Highlights
- Traditional wooden schooner with 100+ years of history
- Full board accommodation (8 passengers max)
- Snorkeling, paddle boarding, village visits
- Vezo fishing communities encounters
- Whale watching (seasonal: July-September)
- Diving available with certified PADI instructor

## Practical Info
- Languages: French, English, Italian
- Prices: 455EUR to 1350EUR per person (full board)
- Booking: nofybe@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +261 32 43 92 546
- Website: https://www.nofy-be.com

## Locations
- Nosy Be (Hell-Ville marina)
- Morondava (Club House)
- Cruising areas: West coast of Madagascar, from Nosy Be to Tulear