Dive centre · Nosy Be · Madagascar
4.655 Google reviewsAndilana Beach Diving Center
Experience the untouched waters of the Mitsio Archipelago with a 1:1 guide ratio and all equipment included.
What sets this centre apart
- Dedicated 1:1 guide to diver ratio
- Full equipment hire included in packages
- Marine park entrance fees included
- Exclusive service for Andilana Beach Resort
- Professional SSI instruction
- On-board drinks and fresh fruit provided
- On-board babysitting services included
- Professional training up to SSI Assistant Instructor
Andilana Beach Diving Center about the centre
Located directly on the beach of the Andilana Beach Resort, this centre has been operating in Madagascar since 2013. It provides a high-end service for divers seeking the most authentic parts of the island, specifically focusing on the remote and wild archipelagos that surround Nosy Be.
The centre is designed to provide a seamless experience for both recreational divers and those looking to advance their professional skills. Because it is the exclusive service for the resort, the transition from your room to the dive boat is direct and efficient.
The club and its team
The team consists of professional SSI instructors, with the management and direction provided by Italian-speaking professionals. English is also spoken by the staff to accommodate international divers.
Safety and individual attention are central to the operation, with a strict 1:1 ratio of guides to divers. This ensures that even solo divers receive the same level of dedicated supervision and instruction as a group.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Operating since
- 2013
- Languages spoken
- Italian · English
- Website available in
- Italian
- Management
- Italian
- Divers per guide
- 1
- Equipment rental
- included
- On board
- drinks and fresh fruit, babysitting included
- Access and transfers
- Located directly on the beach of Andilana Beach Resort.
- Accommodation
- The centre is the exclusive service of Andilana Beach Resort.
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive range of SSI courses, catering to everyone from beginners to advanced professionals. You can complete your initial certifications or progress through advanced levels.
The facility also operates a Scuba Academy, specifically designed for those pursuing professional pathways. This includes training for the SSI Assistant Instructor level.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides full equipment hire as part of its service, including regulators, fins, masks, and wetsuits. All kit is maintained to high standards and is ready for your session.
Convenience is a priority here, with the centre taking care of all equipment washing and transport. This means you can focus entirely on your dives without worrying about the logistics of your kit.
Dive sites with Andilana Beach Diving Center
Nosy Mitsio is a remote archipelago featuring wild islands and white sand beaches. It offers an untouched underwater world for those looking to see the most authentic side of Madagascar.
Ocean Safari offers coastal dives around the Nosy Be area. This site is suitable for all experience levels and is a prime location for spotting larger marine life.
Nosy Tanikely Marine Park →
Max. depth · 22 m
Manta Point →
Max. depth · 22 m
Rosario Bank →
Max. depth · 20 m
Secondo Fratello Betalinjona →
Max. depth · 28 m
Banc Des Gorgones →
Max. depth · 19 m
Shark point →
Max. depth · 50 m
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Nosy Be
The waters around Nosy Be are home to spectacular pelagic species. Depending on the season, you may encounter whales, whale sharks, or dolphins.
Giant turtles are a regular presence in these waters, adding to the diversity of the reef systems.
For those interested in smaller marine life, the area offers a variety of species typical of the region.
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Map of hotels, dive sites and dive centres in Nosy Be
Hotels closest to the dive centre
VOI Andilana Beach Resort
Nosy Be
Google 4.6/5 (1,499 reviews)
less than 1 km away as the crow flies
Nearest dive centre: 370 m
Andilana Beach Diving Center
Google 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Nearest dive centres
Nosy Be Diving & Excursions
Nosy Be
Google 5/5 (26 reviews)
less than 1 km away as the crow flies
Nearest hotel: 670 m
VOI Andilana Beach Resort
Google 4.6/5 (1,499 reviews)
Things to do in Nosy Be beyond diving
Your last day stays dry: no diving in the 18-24 hours before a flight, the perfect window to see the destination from another angle.
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