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The complete 88 nautical miles boat trip is can take between seven 10 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 19m fiberglass vessel was built on [[Sainte Marie]] 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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