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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 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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Usually, departures from Vohemar and Diego is 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 harbor 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 with 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 on arrival in Vohemar. Otherwise, an overnight stay at [[Paradisia]] or another hotel in [[Vohemar#Accommodation|Vohemar]] is recommended.
The price for the boat between Diego and Vohemar is 100,000 Ariary or 110,000 Ar with an onward taxi-brousse transport to Sambava. For further information and reservations, contact the ticket offices in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]].