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around Nosy Mitsio. The best months for seeing whale sharks are October and November,
while manta rays are more prevalent from April to June and October to November.
Most operators run daily morning trips long enough for two dives, with boats leaving
around 8am and getting back in time for lunch. Prices are about €40 for a
baptême
(first
dive), €40/70 for one/two dives with equipment, and €50 for a night dive. Many also run
all inclusive, catamaran sailing trips (from two to five days) to surrounding archipelagos
such as Nosy Iranja, Nosy Mitsio and Nosy Radama, with two dives a day (€400 to €850,
depending on the number of people on the boat, the length of the trip and the number of
dives).
Courses are conducted in French or English, with many staff also speaking Italian. A
PADI course costs around €300 to €400; it's best to book certification courses in advance.
Océane's Dream
DIVING
( 032 07 127 82;
www.oceanesdream.com
;
Ambatoloaka) One of the most well-estab-
lished and recommended operators on the island, it offers single and introductory dives
along with diving cruises to Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Iranja and Nosy Radama. A minimum of
two people (previous certification required) is needed. It also does CMAS and PADI dive
courses.
Plongée Toukoul
DIVING
( 032 53 847 98;
www.plongeetoukoul.com
;
Andilana) A fairly new operator, Plongée
Toukoul offers PADI courses as well as diplomas from the French Federation of Marine
Sports (FFESSM). It is one of the few operators to offer dedicated courses for children
(from the age of eight).
Madaplouf
DIVING
( 033 14 248 33;
www.madaplouf.com
;
Bemoko) A small operator, Madaplouf runs
PADI and CMAS courses in Spanish, German and Italian as well as French and English.
Tropical Diving
DIVING
( 032 49 462 51;
www.tropical-diving.com
;
Hôtel Coco Plage, Ambatoloaka) Offers a
good range of PADI-CMAS courses and a variety of diving excursions to nearby islands,
including a one-day trip to Nosy Iranja, and two- or three-day trips to Nosy Mitsio and the
Radama islands.
Forever Dive
DIVING
