Day 1: Nosy Be, Tanikely, and Mamoko
Begin your adventure with a departure from Crater Port. Head towards your first port of call, the TaniKely Marine Park. This small island is a protected reserve and a real aquarium that can be explored with fins, mask, and snorkel. On land, enjoy the beautiful beach and take a small path up to the lighthouse for a panoramic view. Look up to see the makis jumping from tree to tree. After lunch, set sail for Nosy Mamako, a green oasis surrounded by primary forest. Anchor here for a peaceful first night.
Day 2: Mamoko, Ankazoberavina, and Baie des Russes
Leave the anchorage after breakfast and head towards Nosy Ankazoberavina. This pretty little island is a private reserve and a beautiful snorkeling spot. In the early afternoon, join your second mooring, the Bay of Russians. Enjoy the beach, swimming, fishing, or a beautiful walk through the Malagasy bush.
Day 3: Baie des Russes, Nosy Iranja, and Baramahamay
Leave the Russian Bay in the morning to reach your first port of call of the day, the famous island of Nosy Iranja. Made up of two islands connected by a long strip of white sand on a turquoise sea background, Nosy Iranja is a real postcard. Swim, relax on the superb beaches, visit the lighthouse, and walk in the small village. After lunch, set sail to reach another magnificent site, the Baramahamay River. Anchor in the estuary of the river, lined with pretty little beaches and isolated villages.
Day 4: Baramahamay and Nosy Kalakajoro
In the morning, depending on the tide, explore the magnificent mangrove that sinks tens of kilometers inland. Then, in the late morning, leave the anchorage for a sailing trip to the island of Kalakajoro. Swim on the beach with crystal clear waters and snorkel on the coral reefs.
Day 5: Nosy Kalakajoro and Baie des Russes
In the morning, take a walk to the top of the island. The hike follows the ridge trail, offering a magnificent panorama of the entire Radama archipelago. After a late morning swim, weigh anchor to reach your evening anchorage at the Russian Bay.
Day 6: Baie des Russes and Nosy Sakatia
Enjoy the beach in the morning, then set sail for 3 to 4 hours to reach the charming little island of Nosy Sakatia, located just opposite Nosy Be. Swim around the boat before sunset and spend a tranquil night at the anchorage of Nosy Sakatia.
Day 7: Nosy Sakatia and Nosy Be
In the morning, swim with the sea turtles that come to feed on the seagrass, then take a pleasant walk through the island amidst ravenalas and cashew trees. Alternatively, enjoy the pleasures of the anchorage: swimming and snorkeling on the beach or around the boat. In the afternoon, return to Crater Port and disembark.
