Island hopping and boat trips in Madagascar: only operators with a confirmed program

About this list

When you look for island hopping and boat trips in Madagascar, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 17 operators in Madagascar on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms an island hopping or boat trip program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span 8 regions, including Andilana, Nosy Be & Sakatia, Nosy Be, Nosy Komba, Nosy Saba and Sainte Marie & Ile aux Nattes. 11 of the 17 operators (65%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Aug–Nov, Aug–Sep and Mar–Dec among them. There is no single season for Madagascar, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 11 are listed as open to beginners and 6 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list humpback whale, green sea turtle, whale, whale shark and dolphin as target species. Ways to meet them: boat-based watching and snorkeling. 16 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

Island hopping and boat trips by region in Madagascar

• Nosy Be8
• Sainte-Marie3

Other activities in Madagascar

• Scuba diving in Madagascar14
• Snorkeling in Madagascar14
• Marine life encounters in Madagascar10
• Family water activities in Madagascar8
• Liveaboards in Madagascar3
• Surfing and SUP in Madagascar3

Marine life in Madagascar

• Humpback whales in Madagascar5

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