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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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Nosy Tanikely Marine Park

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.

FilefishGhost pipefishNudibranch

Max. depth · 22 m

Manta Point

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.

Manta rayGlassfishFilefish

Max. depth · 22 m

Rosario Bank

Rosario Bank

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

Sea fanWhale sharkScorpionfish

Max. depth · 20 m

Secondo Fratello Betalinjona

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.

NudibranchBoxfishSea turtle

Max. depth · 28 m

Banc Des Gorgones

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.

Sea fanSouthern stingrayTentacled flathead

Max. depth · 19 m

Shark point

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.

Whale sharkBlacktip reef sharkOceanic whitetip shark

Max. depth · 50 m

Louann

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

Mitsio Wreck

Explorez le Mitsio Wreck, un ancien chalutier devenu un récif artificiel vibrant grouillant de vie marine au large de Nosy Be.

FusilierJackScorpionfish

Max. depth · 28 m

Crab N/W

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.

Garden eel

Max. depth · 28 m

Nosy Kibut

Nosy Kibut

Descend into Nosy Kibut's shallow waters to uncover a vibrant world of miniature wonders, from seahorses to elusive frogfish.

SeahorseNudibranchFrogfish

Max. depth · 20 m

Rochinie

Rochinie

Descend along the Rochinie wall, vibrant with corals, where grey reef sharks patrol and turtles navigate the currents.

Reef sharkOceanic whitetip sharkSea turtle

Max. depth · 22 m

Nosy Fanihy

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.

Hard coral

Max. depth · 15 m

Atnam

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.

Oceanic whitetip sharkFilefish

Max. depth · 43 m

Abyss

Abyss

Descend into Abyss in Nosy Be to find extensive fan coral colonies and regular interactions with pelagic species drawn to the outer reef.

Humphead parrotfishJackTuna

Max. depth · 20 m

Fusilers Bank

Fusilers Bank

Explorez Fusiliers Bank, un plateau vibrant où les grands pélagiques rencontrent la macrofaune, sous les eaux de Nosy Be.

FusilierSnapperSpanish mackerel

Max. depth · 21 m

Primo Fratello Beangovo

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.

Oceanic whitetip sharkSea anemoneSea turtle

Max. depth · 22 m

Banc 06

Banc 06

Descend on to Banc 06, a shallow plateau where massive schools of fish often gather, offering potential encounters with large pelagics.

Moray eelManta rayMobula ray

Max. depth · 19 m

The Sakatia Arches

The Sakatia Arches

Navigate three distinct arches carved into a coral pinnacle, leading to a vibrant plateau teeming with life off Nosy Sakatia.

GrouperSouthern stingrayJack

Max. depth · 24 m

Nosy Tanikely

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.

Sea turtleGrouperWahoo

Max. depth · 24 m

Canyon

Canyon

Descend into a unique underwater landscape where three immense coral blocks form intricate canyons adorned with dense forests of giant gorgonians.

Soft coralGreat barracudaBigeye trevally

Max. depth · 40 m

Madrépore

Madrépore

Descend into Madrépore, where intricate fan coral fields give way to thriving reefs, home to cruising reef sharks and curious sea turtles.

Oceanic whitetip sharkSea turtleTentacled flathead

Max. depth · 23 m

Tagada

Tagada

Descend Tagada's dramatic wall from a shallow plateau, exploring depths where large pelagics occasionally patrol the expansive blue.

Reef sharkHumphead parrotfish

Max. depth · 65 m

Abyss Aliochat

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.

Southern stingraySea fan

Max. depth · 60 m

Great Exterior Bank

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.

FilefishGhost pipefishNudibranch

Max. depth · 22 m

Olaf

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.

FilefishScorpionfishNudibranch

Max. depth · 20 m

Le Dôme

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.

Leopard shark

Max. depth · 40 m

Quattro Fratelli

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.

ButterflyfishSurgeonfishTriggerfish

Max. depth · 30 m

Roch gaby drop off

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.

Reef shark

Max. depth · 70 m

Vatatim

Vatatim

Descend into Vatatim, a vibrant reef in Nosy Be where the sheer volume of fish can at times obscure the reef itself.

Snapper

Max. depth · 24 m

Camel

Camel

Descend onto two closely set seamounts where whitetip reef sharks patrol sandy bottoms and schools of snappers thrive between the pinnacles.

Oceanic whitetip sharkFilefish

Max. depth · 28 m

Other spots

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.

Whale shark

Max. depth · 80 m

Sugar Loaf

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

Grotte Sakatia

Descend onto a vast sandy plateau at Grotte Sakatia, where garden eels sway and manta rays occasionally glide overhead.

Garden eelGlassfishManta ray

Max. depth · 22 m

Miravava

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.

SnapperSea fan

Max. depth · 20 m

Unicorns

Unicorns

Descend onto Unicorns' vibrant coral plateau to encounter an impressive congregation of stonefish amidst one of Nosy Be's most colourful reefs.

Stonefish

Max. depth · 19 m

Map of dive sites in Nosy Be