Dive and Explore Radama & Mitsio Gorgeous Archipelagos!

Why We Love It

Embark on a small-group cruise to Madagascar's most pristine islands: the Radama archipelago and the Mitsio islands. Explore virgin islands and preserved sites amid schools of barracuda, trevallies, whitetip sharks, and even the occasional hammerhead shark at the Radama Archipelago! The Mitsio Islands are ideal for spotting large schools of fish, as well as manta rays and whale sharks in season. Humpback whales migrate between June and September. We love this affordable liveaboard trip during which you'll disconnect from civilization!

Conservation

Established in Nosy Be in 1990, the dive shop regularly hosts the NGO Plongeurs du Monde, which teaches locals to become professional divers. The dive center also organizes beach and dive site clean-ups and hosts several times a year some scientists who collect marine samples used in cancer research.

Who Is It For?

For divers wishing to discover an authentic Madagascar, far from mass tourism. The destination will also please non-divers who can snorkel, and explore islands.

Prices and Dates

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• From June to the end of September, humpback whales arrive for the mating season. You can observe jumps, fin strikes, or even training out of the water!
• Every year, between mid-October and mid-December, whale sharks migrate, and you can observe them snorkelling. There are also more mantas, both species being attracted by the plankton in the water, which also brings lower underwater visibility.
• The rich waters of the Mozambique Channel bring manta rays, mobula, eagle, and guitar rays; some hammerhead sharks (in December), and some leopard, grey, and white tip sharks all year round. Additionally, you might see magnificent sailfish, and schools of marlins, tuna, and more!
• All year round, you can dive with huge schools of fusiliers, surgeons, batfish, trevallies, barracudas, green and hawksbill turtles, wrasse, and humphead parrotfish, to name a few.
• The macro is beautiful too, with ghost and leaf fish, seahorses, and more.

Dive Conditions

• Season: you can dive from April to December. From January to mid-March, the north-west monsoon brings rain and storms
• Currents: little or no currents on most sites
• Visibility: 15 to 40 m (50 to 131 ft). During whale sharks season, between October and December, visibility is on the lower side
• Water Temperature: ranges 24° to 30°C (75° to 86°F)
• Depth: shallow and deeper dives, especially on wrecks

Dive Sites

• You will dive on the renowned sites of the Radama or Mitsio archipelago such as GregWall, the Western Kalakajoro drop-off, the Nursery, or the Cyclone bench to name a few.
• The topography is varied, with beautiful drop-offs, caves, splendid gorgonians, and colorful coral gardens.
• You will observe many pelagics - tunas, jacks, white tip sharks, reef sharks, mantas, and a lot of macro too.
• Depending on the season, you could also see some humpback whales and whale sharks.

The Team

• Operation created in 1990
• Number of boats: 1
• PADI five stars dive shop
• Dive courses - ask us
• Language spoken: English and French
• Maximum number of people per dive guide: 8

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit, depending on the time of the year (seasons are the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere).
• Insurance: both dive insurance and travel insurance are recommended. We recommend DAN Europe which has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote
• Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: located in Nosy Be

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

• You must have a passport valid for at least six months, and at least two blank pages.
• All nationalities must get an eVisa, at least 72 hours before departure.
• Its costs MGA 115,000 (about ... EUR) for 30 days, and MGA 135,000 (about ... EUR) for 60 days.
• Please check current visa policies that apply for your country: Madagascar eVisa website

How to Get There

• Fly to Nosy Be International Airport (NOS).
• The team can pick you up at the airport - ask us!

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• Bring some reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a rash guard to protect from the sun, and some mosquito repellent.