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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Destination guide
Madagascar — at a glance
2 boats are available to book across 1 departure base. Boats leave from Nosy Be (2). The fleet is 2 catamarans and trimarans. Weekly prices start from €4,319 for a catamaran; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
Nosy Be sails from April to November, the dry season on Madagascar's north-west coast: May to October is cool, dry and windy enough to sail every afternoon, with humpback whales from July to September and the whale sharks arriving in October; December to March is the rainy, cyclone season and the boats are laid up. The island has the international airport and the base, and the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos to the north and south are the cruising grounds - empty, reef-fringed and reached only by boat.
Where to sail in Madagascar
Catamaran charter from Nosy Be
The two catamarans here are based at Nosy Be, on the sheltered channel between the island and the mainland: Nosy Komba and its lemurs, Nosy Tanikely marine reserve and the Lokobe forest are within an afternoon, and Nosy Sakatia and the west-coast beaches a half day.
Boats leave from Nosy Be 2
Sailing to the Mitsio and Radama islands
North, the Mitsio archipelago - Nosy Mitsio, the Four Brothers, the organ-pipe basalt of Nosy Andrano - is a two-day sail and the classic week; south, the Radama islands and the Baie des Russes are quieter still. Both are crewed trips: the reefs are uncharted and the villages have no supplies.
Boats leave from Nosy Be 2
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
There is no bareboat charter in Madagascar on this page: the catamarans sail crewed - captain, cook and a local guide - by the week or by the cabin, fully provisioned from Nosy Be. Park fees for the marine reserves are paid on board.
Types of boats in Madagascar
Two crewed sailing catamarans at Nosy Be - the whole Madagascar fleet on Adriavela.
- 2 catamarans and trimarans from €4,319 per week
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in Madagascar?
There is no bareboat charter in Madagascar on this page: the catamarans sail crewed - captain, cook and a local guide - by the week or by the cabin, fully provisioned from Nosy Be. Park fees for the marine reserves are paid on board.
When is the best time to sail in Madagascar?
Nosy Be sails from April to November, the dry season on Madagascar's north-west coast: May to October is cool, dry and windy enough to sail every afternoon, with humpback whales from July to September and the whale sharks arriving in October; December to March is the rainy, cyclone season and the boats are laid up. The island has the international airport and the base, and the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos to the north and south are the cruising grounds - empty, reef-fringed and reached only by boat.
Where can I sail in Madagascar?
2 sailing areas: Nosy Be (from Nosy Be); Mitsio and Radama islands (from Nosy Be). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in Madagascar?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: Nosy Be (2 boats): Nosy Be Airport (NOS), about 15 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in Madagascar?
2 boats from 1 base: 2 catamarans and trimarans. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in Madagascar?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €617 and a week (7 nights) from €4,319. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.