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'''Big Samy is a 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.'''

The complete 88 nautical miles boat trip can take between 7 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.

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 rocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina [https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv 12°53'43.9"S 49°51'22.6"Erocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina], passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.

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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During July and August Big Samy operates between [[File:Samy_Express_101.jpg|600px|link=https://wwwgoo.madacamp.comgl/maps/photo.cgi?Samy_Express_101.jpgzyit9FazuCRPHawK7 Mananara] and [[Maroantsetra]].

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 office in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]].

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