Excursion «Whale sharks trip »

An exceptional excursion to Nosy Be! Embark on our boat to live a rare and sensational experience: swimming with the biggest fish in the world, the mythical whale shark. After the morning at sea, lunch on the island of Nosy Sakatia and PMT with sea turtles. 

After a briefing on safety rules and rules of good conduct, we set off in search of whale sharks. Compliance with instructions and codes of approach is a priority for us! The charter which was put in place by the Madagascar Whale Shark project in 2016 and which has become Malagasy law since January 2024. Every operator, every passenger, every skipper has a duty to respect it.

During these outings, we regularly welcome volunteers from the Madagascar Whale Sharks Project and the Mada Megafauna association who come to take data on whale sharks as part of participatory science stays. For more information, cliquez ICI ! 

Note: Depending on the year and the periods during the season, whale sharks may not be present on the surface! They may be in other feeding areas OR be feeding at the bottom. During these outings we therefore search for all marine megafauna. Depending on the periods of the season and the presence of krill in the bay: Omura whales, rais mobulas, mantas can also be observed during this trip.

If you wish, this outing is also possible in 1/2 day – We drop you off on a beach in Nosy Be (Chanty Beach), before lunch – The price is 50€ / person. 

Embark on a dream day! 

In Nosy Be, simply equip yourself with fins/mask/snorkel, slip into the water and you will find yourself in the company of this animal which can reach 9m long.
Present in Nosy Be from the end of September, whale sharks come to feed in the rich waters of the region.
It is an excursion and an experience accessible to all: Even if you are not a great swimmer, we adapt the launches to all audiences. Just seeing it from the boat is already an unforgettable moment…
  • 8:15 am: Departure from Nosy Be and briefing on board
  • 8h30 à 12h30 : Matinée consacrée à la recherche des requins baleine et de la mégafaune marine dans son ensemble
  • 1 p.m .: Traditional meal by the beach on the island of NosySakatia (raw vegetables, coconut rice, grilled fish, octopus sauce, pancakes and fruit or donuts)
  • 2:15 pm:: Snorkeling on the reef or on the seagrass to observe the green turtles
  • 3 p.m .: Return to Nosy Be
Included during this excursion: Meal, water, snorkeling equipment and bananas on board!

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Excursions à Nosy Be avec Baleines Rand'eau

Our team

Spend a wonderful day, make unforgettable encounters accompanied by passionate guides who will share with you their love and respect for the sea!

Excursion à Nosy Be avec Baleines Rand'eau

Our boats

Our three boats are open Vandam hulls. They are 8m long and 2.5m wide. Equipped with a awning for sun protection, storage case for your bags, a shelf and a fin racket, these boats are perfectly designed for our activity. It's very easy to get in the water and to come back on the boat. Equipped with a 150hp Yamaha engine, we can quickly get to the area of observation.

Whale hydrophone in Nosy Be

Hydrophone: listen to the whalesong!

Thanks to our hydrophone, you may have the chance to hear humpback whalesong or listen to dolphins communicate. "The world of silence" is not that silent!

Lago Rand'eau Palmée Tanikely / Sakatia

Notre taux de réussite

Our strength is also to have excellent success rates in observing species. This success can be explained by our experience and our network of water informants! Although we can guarantee our research effort, we can never guarantee encounters, it is nature which, in the end, has the last word!

Excursion à Nosy Br avec Baleines Rand'eau

Waterproof identification sheet on fauna and flora

It is always a magical time to see marine mammals and fish in their environment. It is also important to have explanations and information on fauna and flora. Therefore, in addition to a specialized guide on each excursion, you can find out more by consulting the documentation available on our boats.

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