Ulysse Routes
From Nosy Radama to Nosy Hara
Itineraries can be chosen directly with the captain according to your requirements. The catamaran’s full crew includes the skipper/underwater instructor, a sailor guide and the cook, but only the sailor/guide may be available depending on the conditions chosen for the cruise.
With a full crew, you’ll be able to enjoy your holiday to the full without having to worry about a thing, as the skipper knows the area very well. Crew presence will in no way affect your freedom of navigation, as he will be happy to leave you at the helm whenever you want.
Trolling rods are always available on board and outside protected areas you can fish while sailing. Other activities on board include underwater fishing, diving, snorkelling, land trekking and kayak tours, depending on the possibilities offered by the location.
Nosy Be archipelago
Late morning departure for Nosy Iranja, the most distant of the islands that make up the Nosy Be archipelago A tongue of white sand joins the two islands. During low tide, the waters are crystal clear. On the small main island, there is a small village and a lighthouse that can be visited. The lighthouse offers a splendid view of the entire coastline. Overnight on the coast not far from Baramamay.
Nosy Radama
These are made up of 4 islands to the south of the Nosy Be archipelago.
The main island, Kalakajoro, is home to a fishing village and is famous for its diving sites. It has now become completely wild. In colonial times, it served as a commercial port of call and was home to ylang-ylang, coconut and vanilla plantations.
Its coastline is characterised by white sandy beaches and sandbanks over coral reefs.
Boarding at the crater (Ambatoloaka) and departure for Nosy Ankazoberavina, an island declared a protected marine reserve and characterised by sea turtle nests on the beach and lemurs in the forest. Visit the island, snorkel and swim the morning away. After lunch, visit Nosy Antsoa and Ankyvonjy islands. The islands are inhabited by different species of seabirds: fregates, terns, tailed peacocks. Afterwards, we take a leisurely sail to the Baie des Russes. Overnight in the bay.
Departure for Nosy Iranja, the last stop before reaching the Radama archipelago. A tongue of white sand joins the two islands. During low tide, the waters are crystal clear. On the small main island, there is a small village and a lighthouse that can be visited. The lighthouse offers a splendid view of the entire coastline. Overnight on the coast not far from Baramamay.
"Unleash your inner explorer
and take advantage of your cruise to enjoy an authentic experience that reconnects you with yourself and the magnificent natural environment that surrounds you".
Nosy Mitsio
The Mitsio Islands are a volcanic archipelago around 45 miles from Nosy Be. Of these islands, only the largest, “La Grande Mitsio”, is inhabited, and the others are known as the “Virgin Islands”.
Early in the morning, board the catamaran anchored at the Ambatoloaka crater in Nosy Be, then cross to the Mistsio islands. Lunch on board and arrival late in the afternoon at the 4 Brothers, monoliths rising out of the sea on which a multitude of birds make their nests, including frigate birds, terns, tailed peacocks, cape gannets, etc.. Arrive at Grande Mitsio for the night.
Baie du courrier, Nosy Hara
This original and authentic cruise takes you to the Nosy Hara nature park. Scuba diving and snorkelling are available at every stage of this itinerary.
The archipelago comprises 17 islands to the north of Cape San Sebastian. The main one is Nosy Hara.
This area, surrounded by coral reefs, has been protected since 2012 and offers fine sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, tsingys and numerous aquatic and coral species.
This cruise lasts a minimum of 7 to 8 days.
The most favourable periods are from November to January and from April to May.
Grande Mitsio
Boarding at the crater (Ambatoloaka) and departure in the direction of Grande Mitsio, visit of the island, the splendid Ampasindava beach and the Pachypodium forest. Behind the south-western tip of the island are basaltic columns, a geological formation of black basalt.
Cap Saint-Sébastien:
After breakfast, the route continues towards Cape San Sebastian. Snorkelling or diving. The boat is anchored on site.
Nosy Hara:
Departure for the Nosy Hara archipelago in the middle of the Bay of Mail. A protected area since 2012, made up of 17 islands surrounded by coral reefs, you can spot seabirds, bats and numerous reptiles, including the brookesia micra, the world's smallest chameleon.
Nosy Lava:
Nosy Lava is a volcanic island lined with rocks that drop sheer to the sea. A strip of sand links the two parts of the island. Visit to the shark fishing village.
Nosy Ankarea:
Nosy Ankarea is a basalt, table-shaped island bordered by white sand. A path takes you to the top of the island to admire the splendid panorama of the entire archipelago.
Nosy Tsarabanjina:
A splendid island bordered by a white sandy beach (in Malagasy its name means the island of white sand). On land, there is a Sakalava cemetery built into a large cave. You can see fishing eagles, herons and moorhens.
4 Brothers:
Monoliths rising out of the sea on which a multitude of birds nest, including frigate birds, terns, tailed peacocks, cape gannets.
Nosy Hara with a visit to the northern parks
You will visit the town and its vestiges of the colonial era, as well as its large market. The following day, you will visit the three Bays (Baie des Sakalava, the French Mountain and the Emerald Sea).
On the way back, you can visit the Tsingy Rouges and Ankarana Park in one or two days, depending on your programme.
You can then choose to return by sea or land.
By land
Travel to Nosy Be by road, as far as Ankify, where a fast shuttle will be waiting for you.
By sea
Reach Ampasindava after visiting the parks, then take the catamaran back to Nosy Be.
