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7-Night Liveaboard Charter — Maki Cat

Madagascar: Radamas & Mitsio Archipelagos

Explore remote reefs, volcanic pinnacles and open-ocean dive grounds on Maki Cat, a purpose-built dive liveaboard operating out of Nosy Be. This 7-night charter is designed for active divers who want access to areas that are not easily reached from shore — including the Radama and Mitsio island groups — with a structured dive schedule, comfortable accommodation and all meals included.

Pricing:

From ZAR 41 700 per person based on four people

Or

From ZAR 38 200 per person based on six people

Prices also available for non divers.

T’s & C’s Apply

What’s Included

  • 7 nights accommodation on board Maki Cat

  • All meals while aboard

  • Return Airport Transfers

  • 10 dives per person (minimum 4 divers required)

  • Experienced dive guides and crew

  • Tanks and weights (standard fills)

  • Onboard briefing and daily dive planning

Optional extras (at cost):

  • Dive equipment rental

  • Nitrox fills

  • Specialty dives (e.g., deep, drift)

  • Beers, spirits and premium beverages

  • Tips

  • Park Entrance fees where applicable

  • Night Dives

  • Travel insurance

  • Flights can be quoted separately if necessary

Dive Schedule

Liveaboard diving maximises your time in the water. A typical day includes:

  • Early morning dive

  • Second morning dive

  • Surface interval and boat move

  • Afternoon dive

  • At least one night dive during the week (conditions permitting)

Dive days are structured to avoid heat of day and maximise marine life activity.

Accommodation – Onboard Maki Cat

Maki Cat is configured for comfort and practicality:

  • Private and shared cabins

  • Clean communal spaces

  • Dining area and deck space for gear and relaxation

  • Briefings and equipment staging areas

  • Easy access to the boat’s dive platform

The vessel is crewed by experienced staff who handle navigation, meals, dives and safety — letting divers focus on the experience.

Typical Itinerary & Dive Areas

Liveaboard routes vary by weather and conditions, but Maki Cat usually operates in two key regions, each offering its own dive character:

Radama Archipelago

The Radamas are a string of islands south of Nosy Be. Dives here typically include:

  • Reef pinnacles and walls

  • Plateau dives with varied depths

  • Strong coral growth

  • Pelagic encounters (including tuna and larger species)

  • Sheltered channels between islands
    Because these sites are offshore, accessing them from a land base is inefficient; the liveaboard allows early starts and multiple exposures.

Typical Radama sites might include:

  • Reef walls with steep drop-offs

  • Rounded coral bommies

  • Sandy channels with macro life

  • Current-driven sites with schooling fish

Mitsio Archipelago

North of Nosy Be you find the Mitsios which are are deeper and more exposed, with dramatic underwater terrain:

  • Long coral ridges and drop-offs

  • Underwater plateaux visiting 20–40 m+

  • Occasional caves and swim-throughs

  • Larger pelagic species when conditions allow

Dive conditions in the Mitsios tend toward intermediate and advanced profiles given current and depth.

Typical Mitsio site features:

  • Deep reef slopes

  • Stronger currents

  • Cleaner water

  • Larger fish aggregations

Practical Notes

  • Certification required

  • Medical clearance may be requested

  • Flights to Nosy Be are not included but can be arranged

  • Non-divers can be accommodated on request

Marine Life & Conditions

Sites visited on this charter typically give divers opportunities to see:

  • Turtles (green, hawksbill)

  • Reef and oceanic sharks

  • Eagle rays and occasional mantas

  • Large schooling fish (trevally, snappers, fusiliers)

  • Coral reef communities and macro species

Water temperatures range seasonally, and visibility is usually good once offshore.

Who This Trip Is For

This liveaboard is suited for:

  • Divers comfortable with multiple dives per day

  • Those seeking access to remote reefs

  • Intermediate to advanced divers (due to currents and depths)

  • Small groups who want a structured, dive-focused week

Minimum group size (typically four divers) ensures efficient routing and operational feasibility.

Practical Notes

  • Certification required: Open Water or equivalent minimum; advanced certification helpful for deeper sites

  • Transfers: Included from Nosy Be to embarkation/return point

  • Dive gear: Available for rental if not travelling with your own

  • Nitrox: Available at extra cost where suitable and booked in advance

  • Best season: Varies, but generally May – November for offshore visibility and conditions

Booking & Enquiries

Contact us with your travel dates, diver certifications and preferences. We can tailor:

  • additional dives

  • equipment packages

  • transfers and logistics

  • pre- or post-charter accommodation

  • Flights

This charter delivers a full week of structured diving in remote, varied reef systems that land-based packages cannot reach — giving you a comprehensive view of Madagascar’s submerged landscapes.