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'''Big Samy is a passenger operating 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 to bring a motorcycle - no problem!'''
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'''Big Samy is the only passenger ship operating directly between Diego Suarez and Vohemar. The service began in 2020 and can carry up to 150 passengers with plenty of luggage, even those who wish to bring a motorcycle - 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 departure times depend on weather and tide. In case the weather is too bad, the departure will be delayed until the next day. The voyage can take between 7 and 15 hours depending on weather conditions. Ideally, the weather will be calm and sunny and the entire voyage will be an incredibly scenic pleasure cruise where dolphins and other marine life may be seen.
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The complete 88 nautical miles boat trip can take between 12 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 goes a few kilometres off the coastline and when coming from Diego to Vohemar, a few nautical miles after passing [[Nosy Ankao]] (above), before a rocky cape shortly ahead of Bay of Adravina [https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv|12°53'43.9"S 49°51'22.6"E] all passengers are requested to be silent and all women are obligated to wear their hair down.
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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 cruises between Diego and Vohemar a few kilometres off the coastline. When coming from [[Diego Suarez]] to [[Vohemar]], not long after [[Nosy Ankao]] (above), shortly before passing a [https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv rocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina], passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.
  
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Many of the passengers will appear frightened during the approximately 20-minute passage. The use of mobile phones and other electronics are strictly prohibited to avoid disturbing the spirits of those who drowned in maritime accidents at this location. For some reason, the fady does not apply when travelling the opposite direction.
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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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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 cape to sacrifice zebu 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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If the [[fady]] is broken, 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 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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Usually, departure time from either Vohemar or Diego is at 3am so that arrival can be sure before dark.
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Usually, departures from Vohemar and Diego are at 3am so that arrivals can be sure before the end of the day. Luggage can be loaded the evening before and passengers are welcome to stay onboard overnight. Alternatively, they are required to turn up at the harbour no later than 30 minutes before the announced departure time.
  
 
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Luggage can be loaded on the evening before and are also welcome to stay overnight on the boat. Alternatively, turn up at the harbor no later than 30 minutes before departure. There is no catering service onboard, although there is a kitchen, it's mainly intended for members of the crew who are likely to offer to share some rice and fish. In any case, bring enough food and drink for the whole journey.  
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There is no catering service onboard and the kitchen is mainly intended for crew members but who may share some rice and fish with hungry passengers. Bring enough food and drink for the entire journey.  
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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.
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The price for the transfer between Diego and Vohemar is 100,000 Ariary or 110,000 Ar including an onward taxi-brousse transport to Sambava which will wait directly at the harbour. Scheduled departures by Big Samy from Vohemar harbour to Diego are on Fridays and returning from Diego harbour on Tuesdays. Children up to five years of age travel for free.
  
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For further information, contact [[Samy Express]] in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]].
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Alternatively, [[Samy Express]] operates smaller boats between [[Ambolobozobe]] and Vohemar on Mondays returning from Vohemar on Tuesdays.
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[[Samy Express]] office Diego Suarez
 
  
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During July and August Big Samy operates between [https://goo.gl/maps/zyit9FazuCRPHawK7 Mananara] and [[Maroantsetra]].
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For further information and reservations, contact the ticket office in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]].
  
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'''Samy Express Diego Suarez'''<br>
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Opposite Galana petrol station on RN6 en route Arrachart Airport<br>
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Lot. A109AMH<br>
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Diego Suarez<br>
  
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Contact: Patricia<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)32 52 429 17 / +261 (0)32 40 169 09<br clear="all"><br>
  
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'''Samy Express Vohemar'''<br>
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Next to Hôtel Côcô Plage<br>
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Vohemar
  
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Chez Rostand<br>
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Contact: Hortensia<br>
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 29 December 2020

Big Samy is the only passenger ship operating directly between Diego Suarez and Vohemar. The service began in 2020 and can carry up to 150 passengers with plenty of luggage, even those who wish to bring a motorcycle - 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 complete 88 nautical miles boat trip can take between 12 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.

Big Samy 055.jpg

The 19m fiberglass vessel was built in 2019 on Sainte Marie Island and has two engines with a cruise speed of seven knots. The boat cruises between Diego and Vohemar 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, passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.

Samy Express 067.jpg

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.

If the fady is broken, 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 zebus as part of the Famangiana tany manintsy ceremonies at Ambavan'Iharana.

Big Samy 090.jpg
Big Samy 070.jpg Big Samy 078.jpg Big Samy 033.jpg
Big Samy 057.jpg Big Samy 042.jpg Big Samy 073.jpg

Usually, departures from Vohemar and Diego are at 3am so that arrivals can be sure before the end of the day. Luggage can be loaded the evening before and passengers are welcome to stay onboard overnight. Alternatively, they are required to turn up at the harbour no later than 30 minutes before the announced departure time.

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There is no catering service onboard and the kitchen is mainly intended for crew members but who may share some rice and fish with hungry passengers. Bring enough food and drink for the entire journey.

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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 is recommended.

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The price for the transfer between Diego and Vohemar is 100,000 Ariary or 110,000 Ar including an onward taxi-brousse transport to Sambava which will wait directly at the harbour. Scheduled departures by Big Samy from Vohemar harbour to Diego are on Fridays and returning from Diego harbour on Tuesdays. Children up to five years of age travel for free.

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Alternatively, Samy Express operates smaller boats between Ambolobozobe and Vohemar on Mondays returning from Vohemar on Tuesdays.

During July and August Big Samy operates between Mananara and Maroantsetra.

For further information and reservations, contact the ticket office in Sambava (Head Office), Vohemar or Diego Suarez.

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Samy Express Diego Suarez
Opposite Galana petrol station on RN6 en route Arrachart Airport
Lot. A109AMH
Diego Suarez

Contact: Patricia
Tel: +261 (0)32 52 429 17 / +261 (0)32 40 169 09

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Samy Express Vohemar
Next to Hôtel Côcô Plage
Vohemar

Contact: Beandalana
Tel: +261 (0)32 27 889 57 / +261 (0)32 62 075 08

Samy Express 103.jpg

Samy Express Head Office
Chez Rostand
Antanifotsy
Sambava

Contact: Hortensia
Tel: +261 (0)32 40 169 08
Facebook/Messenger: https://web.facebook.com/hortensia.waidim

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