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'''Big Samy is a passenger ship operating between Diego Suarez and Vohemar. The service began in 2020 and can carry up to 150 passengers with plenty of luggage space, even those who wish to bring a kitchen cupboard or motorcycle - it's not a problem!'''
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The complete voyage boat trip can take between 7 and 15 hours depending on the direction of the wind and waves. The departure times will 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 or until as soon as the weather conditions improve. Ideally, it will be calm and sunny and the entire voyage will be an incredibly 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 and a few nautical miles after [[Nosy Ankao]] (above) when . When coming from [[Diego Suarez]] to [[Vohemar], not long after [[Nosy Ankao]] (above)], just 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"E], passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.
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Some passengers will appear fearful 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 sacred 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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Usually, departure departures from either Vohemar or and Diego is at 3am so that arrival arrivals can be expected 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 harbor no later than 30 minutes before the announced departure time.
There is no catering service onboard and the kitchen is mainly intended for crew members but who will likely to may offer a few hungry passengers rice and fish along the way. In any case, bring enough food and drink for the entire trip.
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