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'''Big Samy is a the only passenger ship operating directly between Diego Suarez and Vohemar. The service began operating in 2020 and can carry up to 150 passengers with plenty of luggage space, even if you want those who wish to bring a motorcycle - no not a problem!The service operates during the rainy season from the beginning of December until middle of June while the road between Ambilobe and Vohemar is often complicated and at times even impassable. During this time, the boat is always the faster option.'''
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The exact complete 88 nautical miles boat trip can take between 12 and 15 hours depending on the direction of wind and waves. The departure times depend can vary depending on weather and tide. In in case the weather is too bad, the departure departures will be delayed until the next day. The voyage can take between 7 and 15 hours depending on or as soon as the weather conditionsimprove. Ideally, the weather it will be calm and sunny and the entire voyage will be an incredibly a scenic pleasure cruise where dolphins and other marine life may can be seenspotted.
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The 19m fiberglass vessel was built in 2019 on [[Sainte Marie|Sainte Marie Island]] and has two engines with a cruise speed of seven knots. The boat goes cruises between Diego and Vohemar a few kilometres off the coastline and when . When coming from [[Diego Suarez]] to [[Vohemar]], a few nautical miles not long after passing [[Nosy Ankao]] (above), shortly before passing a rocky cape shortly ahead of Bay of Adravina [https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv 12°53'43.9"S 49°51'22.6"Erocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina] all , passengers are requested will be asked to be remain silent and all women are obligated to wear their hair down.
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If the [[fady]] is broken, perhaps a maritime accident or other trouble is believed to follow. Every four years, members of the surrounding [[Sakalava]]-Anjoaty tribe meet up near the sacred cape to sacrifice zebu zebus as part of the [http://www.midi-madagasikara.mg/culture/2018/10/23/ceremonie-culturelle-ambavaniharana-lieu-de-consolidation Famangiana tany manintsy] ceremonies at Ambavan'Iharana.
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[[File:Big_Samy_087.jpg|200px|left|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Big_Samy_087.jpg]]'''Samy Express Diego Suarez'''<!--br>Opposite Galana petrol station on RN6 en route Arrachart Airport<br>Lot. A109AMH<br>Diego Suarez<br>
[[File:Big Samy 093Samy_Express_095.jpg|600px200px|left|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Samy_Express_095.jpg]]'''Samy Express Vohemar'''<br>Next to Hôtel Côcô Plage<br>Vohemar