Dive sites in Nosy Be
15–80 m · 60 signature species
35 dive sites in Nosy Be, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Nosy Be
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35 of 35 sites

Nosy Tanikely Marine Park →
Nosy Tanikely offers an immersive experience into a natural aquarium, with vibrant reef systems teeming with diverse marine life from macro to large pelagics.
Max. depth · 22 m

Manta Point →
Descend onto sprawling coral plateaus and lively reef patches, where the occasional presence of large manta rays draws divers to their cleaning stations.
Max. depth · 22 m

Rosario Bank →
Découvrez Rosario Bank, un plateau corallien vibrant au large de Nosy Be, où les gorgones abondent et des rencontres exceptionnelles vous attendent.
Max. depth · 20 m

Secondo Fratello Betalinjona →
Descend into the heart of Nosy Be to explore Secondo Fratello Betalinjona, a distinctive 'Hat-shaped' pinnacle where soft coral gardens teem with macro life beneath its dramatic overhangs.
Max. depth · 28 m

Banc Des Gorgones →
Explore an otherworldly reefscape where massive gorgonian corals create a vibrant tapestry for diverse marine life, from elusive macro creatures to graceful sea turtles.
Max. depth · 19 m

Shark point →
Descendez cette paroi océanique dynamique au large de Nosy Be pour des rencontres inoubliables avec des géants pélagiques et une vie marine abondante.
Max. depth · 50 m

Louann →
Louann offers a distinct dive profile, transitioning from a deep gorgonian-covered wall to a vibrant, shallower coral plateau.
Max. depth · 50 m

Mitsio Wreck →
Explorez le Mitsio Wreck, un ancien chalutier devenu un récif artificiel vibrant grouillant de vie marine au large de Nosy Be.
Max. depth · 28 m

Crab N/W →
Descend onto a series of vibrant seamounts at Crab N/W, where a sandy seafloor ensures a close encounter with dozens of inquisitive garden eels.
Max. depth · 28 m

Nosy Kibut →
Descend into Nosy Kibut's shallow waters to uncover a vibrant world of miniature wonders, from seahorses to elusive frogfish.
Max. depth · 20 m

Rochinie →
Descend along the Rochinie wall, vibrant with corals, where grey reef sharks patrol and turtles navigate the currents.
Max. depth · 22 m

Nosy Fanihy →
Nosy Fanihy offers a gentle drift over vibrant corals that host a myriad of small, camouflaged creatures, just a short boat ride from Nosy Be.
Max. depth · 15 m

Atnam →
Descend into Nosy Be's Atnam to explore its distinctive dual topography, where sandy patches meet intricate canyons and two prominent high-fissures mark the underwater landscape.
Max. depth · 43 m

Abyss →
Descend into Abyss in Nosy Be to find extensive fan coral colonies and regular interactions with pelagic species drawn to the outer reef.
Max. depth · 20 m

Fusilers Bank →
Explorez Fusiliers Bank, un plateau vibrant où les grands pélagiques rencontrent la macrofaune, sous les eaux de Nosy Be.
Max. depth · 21 m

Primo Fratello Beangovo →
Descend this vibrant rocky pinnacle at Nosy Be, where white-tip sharks patrol coral gardens filled with leaf fish and ribbon eels.
Max. depth · 22 m

Banc 06 →
Descend on to Banc 06, a shallow plateau where massive schools of fish often gather, offering potential encounters with large pelagics.
Max. depth · 19 m

The Sakatia Arches →
Navigate three distinct arches carved into a coral pinnacle, leading to a vibrant plateau teeming with life off Nosy Sakatia.
Max. depth · 24 m

Nosy Tanikely →
Explore the vibrant, protected reef system of Nosy Tanikely, where green and hawksbill turtles glide through coral gardens in Nosy Be's bay.
Max. depth · 24 m

Canyon →
Descend into a unique underwater landscape where three immense coral blocks form intricate canyons adorned with dense forests of giant gorgonians.
Max. depth · 40 m

Madrépore →
Descend into Madrépore, where intricate fan coral fields give way to thriving reefs, home to cruising reef sharks and curious sea turtles.
Max. depth · 23 m

Tagada →
Descend Tagada's dramatic wall from a shallow plateau, exploring depths where large pelagics occasionally patrol the expansive blue.
Max. depth · 65 m

Abyss Aliochat →
Descend into the Abyss Aliochat, a profound wall dive off Nosy Be where depths stretch beyond 60 metres and encounters with massive rays are a distinct possibility.
Max. depth · 60 m

Great Exterior Bank →
Great Exterior Bank offers an aquarium-like experience for divers of all levels, where abundant coral reefs teem with a diverse spectrum of marine life, from tiny nudibranchs to cruising sharks.
Max. depth · 22 m

Olaf →
Descend onto Olaf, a thriving rocky pinnacle rising from 20 meters to just 6 meters, a perfect miniature world teeming with unique bottom dwellers and schooling fish.
Max. depth · 20 m

Le Dôme →
Descend onto a bustling reef in Nosy Be to 25 meters, where the currents guide you through an underwater panorama culminating in frequent encounters with leopard sharks.
Max. depth · 40 m

Quattro Fratelli →
Descend into the vibrant corals of Quattro Fratelli, a pristine reef teeming with tropical fish and large pelagics, far from the well-trodden dive paths.
Max. depth · 30 m

Roch gaby drop off →
Descend into the deep blue at Roch Gaby Drop Off, a dramatic wall in Nosy Be known for its consistent shark encounters.
Max. depth · 70 m

Vatatim →
Descend into Vatatim, a vibrant reef in Nosy Be where the sheer volume of fish can at times obscure the reef itself.
Max. depth · 24 m

Camel →
Descend onto two closely set seamounts where whitetip reef sharks patrol sandy bottoms and schools of snappers thrive between the pinnacles.
Max. depth · 28 m

Other spots →
These deep fall-offs off Nosy Iranja offer some of the best pelagic encounters in the Nosy Be region, especially during peak migration seasons.
Max. depth · 80 m

Sugar Loaf →
Descend into Sugar Loaf, where a colossal coral rock rises from the seabed, its surface a continuous spectacle of vibrant hues.

Grotte Sakatia →
Descend onto a vast sandy plateau at Grotte Sakatia, where garden eels sway and manta rays occasionally glide overhead.
Max. depth · 22 m

Miravava →
At Miravava, dive into a vibrant reef ecosystem thriving with an abundance of fish and intricate macro life within Nosy Be's sheltered bays.
Max. depth · 20 m

Unicorns →
Descend onto Unicorns' vibrant coral plateau to encounter an impressive congregation of stonefish amidst one of Nosy Be's most colourful reefs.
Max. depth · 19 m


