7-night package
Nosy Be Liveaboard Scuba Dive Packages with Maki Cat
“What an amazing holiday we had on Maki Cat, which we booked through MadagasCaT and Harriet. I had read about the trip in the Airlink magazine and we put it to our daughters and it was a yes. Everything was well organized and we could not complain about a thing. Our dive instructor was the best instructor we have every had and we learnt so much from him ( and we have done over 200 dives). The crew on the boat were amazing and the chef produced the most delicious meals in a tiny little kitchen. He even made a cake for my daughters birthday which was absolutely delicious. The week on Makicat was one of our best weeks and Nosey B far exceeded all our expectations. I would highly recommend using Harriet to book your trip and a week on Maki Cat and another few days at the Sakatia Lodge is definitely something to do if you love the sea, scuba diving, fishing, exploring and seeing the natural wonders of Madagascar and don’t forget the beautiful and cute little Lemurs.” MMM December 2025
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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.