Yacht Charter in Madagascar

Madagascar is best explored on a 15 days itinerary, with a slow and peaceful pace that allows you to visit the Vanilla island's private and unexplored land. On national roads, it can take hours or even days to travel from one point to another, as the bumps prevent a speedier journey. The uneasy comfort of four by four and the dusty air makes it a rough holiday for vacationers. Chartering a yacht is an excellent option for those who would like a home feeling and sea adventure, yet an authentic Malagasy experience.

Unbeknown to the world, yacht chartering sails away from the island of Nosy Be, steering close to the coastline and navigating to the South. Nosy Be is a typical East African treasure with the deep, pristine water and white sandy beach. Yacht charterers may appreciate Nosy Be's coral reef and sea creatures' beauty in a snorkeling escapade. But the song of whales and charm of the dolphins are the hidden gems of the tiny island. Chartering a yacht in Madagascar gives the best of both worlds to hungry travelers, from land discovery to sea excursion. Yacht chartering offers an exclusive glimpse of the most inhabited and unchartered marine life in Madagascar.

Nosy Be offers a variety of catamarans and monohulls, equipped with a crew, skipper or bareboat. For a grand tour of Madagascar, from the North to the South, place your trust in a knowledgeable team who will assist you with the anchorages and national requirements. A yacht charter can be as low as $470 per day for three cabins for a catamaran up to $700. Per week, the prices range from $2,000 to $6,000, but some charters also charge their catamarans up to $10,000 per week. Monohulls are available from $300 per day and $2,300 to $4,100 per week.

Coconut drink, bronzy tan, and warm sea are the ultimate gift of the tropical weather in Madagascar. The beginning of the year ( January, February, and March) are turbulent months in Madagascar when even the most adventurous souls avoid coming. The yacht charter industry enjoys a six months graceful weather in Madagascar, from May to October. With a cool and dry season, sunny days are at the rendezvous.

November to April are amongst the hottest months in the year, but heavy rains might suddenly cloud the sky. Yacht chartering offers the best way to witness the contrasting weather in Madagascar. Hot and humid, the North is where most yacht charters prefer anchoring. The east is drenched with countless rainfall while the South is the driest. May to October is the best time to sail along the western coastline to admire the living sea life and to trade the boat for adventure on land.

The archipelago of Nosy-Be is one of the most precious wonders and paradise in Madagascar. The main island, Nosy-be, is located at a short distance by boats from her neighboring sisters. The islets, each have their unique traits and treasures. Yacht charter for a day in Madagascar will place you in a difficult position to choose between the orchids island of Nosy-Sakatia, the dreamy island of Nosy Iranja, the friendly lemurs of Nosy-Komba, and the marine life in Nosy-Tanikely. Nosy-Sakatia is known as the Orchid Island on the west coast of Nosy-Be.

Rich in fauna and flora, the fishing villages are open for a taste of the local life and vanilla, coffee, and orchids plantations will be a scented filled excursion. Nosy-Iranja, the turtle island, is the best spot for snorkeling and diving in the lagoon, where your friends are mostly exotic fishes, stingrays, and sea turtles. Nosy-Komba, nicknamed "the island surrounded by rock," is the home of lemurs and a promising area for hiking. Nosy-Tanikely, the "island of the small earth" is known on a global scale for its protected marine park.

Yacht charter overnight in Madagascar is also an option. It's an opportunity to visit the lively city of Nosy Be and experience the vibrant life in Hell-Ville. The volcanic archipelago of Mitsio is filled with rocky virgin islands, while if you fancy a hike, a bird-watching session, pay a visit to the volcanic hill of Mount Passot. Lokobe Island shelters a zoological and botanical park amid a primitive forest.

There are several itinerary options for yacht chartering for a week in Madagascar. With the marine journey in Nosy Sakatia, the yacht can head to Diego-Suarez, the largest and central city in the far north region of Madagascar. A 40 minutes journey away from the coast of Nosy Be, Diego Suarez is a marriage of colonial heritage and aquatic treasure. The Emerald Sea is a breath-taking view of Madagascar blue and pristine landscape. The red Tsingy offers a stunning formation of stones with various shades of red, and the Ankarana natural reserve is a surprising sight of the forest.

For Madagascar's cultural experience, sail along the west coast and enjoy a short visit of Mahajanga. A northwest city of Madagascar, famous for her vibrant seaside boulevard where locals devour delicious grilled skewers and coconut drinks at night. The yacht can then head down South and toward the region of Morondava where the spectacular Baobab alleys are waiting. Famous all over the world, the Baobab Alleys are gigantic and intimidating trees yet an African heritage that tourists rave about.