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The complete boat trip can take between 7 and 15 hours depending on the direction of wind and waves. The departure times can vary depending on weather and in case the weather is too bad, departures will be delayed until the next day or as soon as the weather conditions improve. Ideally, it will be calm and sunny and the voyage will be a scenic cruise where dolphins and other marine life can be spotted.
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The boat cruises a few kilometres off the coastline. When coming from [[Diego Suarez]] to [[Vohemar]], not long after [[Nosy Ankao]] (above)], shortly before passing a rocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina [https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv 12°53'43.9"S 49°51'22.6"E], passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.
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Some passengers will appear frightened during the approximately 20-minute eerie passage. The use of mobile phones and other electronics are prohibited, presumably to avoid disturbing the spirits of sailors who may have drowned at this spot. For some reason, the same fady does not apply when passing the cape in the opposite direction.
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When arriving in [[Vohemar]], passengers travelling further to [[Sambava]] and [[Antalaha]] can pre-book a taxi-brousse connecting directly with the boat. Otherwise, an overnight stay at [[Paradisia]] or another hotel in [[Vohemar#Accommodation|Vohemar]] is recommended.
== Diego Suarez office ==
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Opposite Galana petrol station on RN6 en route Arrachart Airport<br>
Lot. A109AMH<br>
== Vohemar office ==
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Next to Hôtel Côcô Plage<br>
Vohemar
== Sambava office ==
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'''Samy Express Head Office'''<br>
Antanifotsy<br>
