1-Day Shore Excursion to Emerald Island from Diégo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Emerald Island and enjoy magnificent 360° views
• 02 Sail from Ramena across Diégo's turquoise waters by fisherman's boat
• 03 Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel on a relaxing beach day
• 04 Savor an on-site lunch of coconut rice, grilled fish, and crab sauce

Set sail on a full-day shore excursion in Diégo from Ramena to Emerald Island. Cruise across Diégo's turquoise waters, enjoy time to swim and snorkel, and take in magnificent 360° views on this paradise island. While you relax on the beach, the boat crew prepares lunch on-site under a hut, featuring coconut rice, fresh grilled fish, crab sauce, local beer, coke, and mineral water. You can also enjoy a relaxing massage before returning to Antsiranana for shopping and drop-off at the port.

The menu includes coconut rice, fresh grilled fish, crab sauce, local beer, coke, and mineral water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Antsiranana

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ramena Sailing Trip to Emerald Island

• According to the tide communicated by the skipper in Ramena, we will take the road from Ramena, approximately 20 km from the town of Diego. Then, we will board a sailing fisherman's boat to reach the turquoise sea typical of Diego. The journey by boat takes approximately 1 hour and passes the entrance to the port of Diego.
• Once on the beach, you can sunbathe and swim with snorkeling gear while waiting for the midday meal, prepared on-site by the boat's crew. You also have the option to enjoy a relaxing massage, as this is a completely relaxing day.
• The paradise island of Emerald boasts a magnificent landscape. A 360° view awaits you on the island.
• At noon or 12:30, lunch will be served on-site under a hut, prepared by the boat team. The menu includes coconut rice, fresh grilled fish, crab sauce, local beer, coke, and mineral water.
• The boat team will inform you of your return time after lunch. We will return to Antsiranana for shopping and then drop you off at the port.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Car and fuel
• Boat
• Lunch
• Entrance fee
• Escort guide
• Local beer
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips

What to bring

• Swimming suit
• Beachwear
• Towel
• Flip-flops

Know before you go

• We drive 20 km from Diego on a good road, then embark on a boat for a 1-hour sail to the beach. Return to Diego after lunch.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Antsiranana, Madagascar

Tour start

Antisiranana, Madagascar

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.