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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 virtually often complicated and at times even impassable. During this time, the boat is always the faster option.'''
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The 19m fiberglass vessel was built on [[Sainte Marie]] and has two engines with a maximum speed of ??? 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 [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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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. Scheduled departures from Vohemar are on Fridays and from Diego are on Tuesdays. Additionally, [[Samy Express]] operates smaller boats between [[Ambolobozobe]] and Vohemar on Monday returning from Vohemar on Tuesdays. During July and August Big Samy operates between [https://goo.gl/maps/zyit9FazuCRPHawK7 Mananara] and [[Maroantsetra]]. For further information and reservations, contact the ticket office in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]].
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