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Passport & Visa
Everyone must obtain a Madagascan Visa. Contact your closest
Madagarcar Consulate or Bossi Liveaboard Adventures for more information.
Currency
Euro or US Dollars are the suggested currency and can be
changed at Tana Airport, or in Nosy Be to Malagasy Franc
(Fmg). Check with your bank for latest exchange rates.
Health
Malaria precautions must be taken. People planning on doing a
diving course are advised to go for a medical checkup/ fitness
test at their doctor. Although the boat has a fairly
comprehensive first-aid kit clients are advised to bring their
own medication.
Medical doctors are available.
Clothing and Others
Never make the mistake of over-packing for Madagascar, where
the climate is warm and tropical. Costumes, T-shirts, shorts
and wrap-arounds are sufficient. Only one set of warmer
clothing, such as jeans and a warm jacket is suggested.
Bedding is supplied but please bring your own towels. Walking
shoes/sandles, hat, sunglasses, sun block and mosquito
repellent are essential. Mosquito pad burners are available on
the yachts. Please bring your own Baygon/Doom pads. Your
choice of CD's and DVD's are welcome!
Diving
Bring your own mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit. If you prefer,
bring your own BCD and DV. We supply BCD's, DV's, weight
belts, cylinders and compressors to refill them. However, some
package options require diving gear rental.
IMPORTANT:
Your dive certificate is mandatory. You will
not be allowed to dive without it.
Fishing
Deep-sea Fishing:
Fishing rods are available on the yacht. Please bring your own
lures e.g. Rapalas (14 cm & 18 cm red/white, yellow/green).
For the more serious fisherman, we offer the additional
service of deep-sea charters, fully equipped with your
personal fishing guide and skipper, at additional cost. PLEASE
INFORM US IN ADVANCE should you require this service.
Light Tackle: Please bring your own rods,
reels, jigs, rapalas, spinners etc. Leadhead jigs dressed with
bucktail are especially productive around the islands and it
will be readily taken by barracuda, king mackerel, kingfish,
dorado and others.
Fly fishing: Please bring your own tackle,
rods, reels, flies, line, etc. A wealth of species can be
targeted on fly. The bonefish and kingfish are still the most
sought after species.
Spear Fishing: For the dedicated spear
fishermen it is advised to bring your own
equipment.
Alcoholic Beverages
Soft drinks like water and beer are for
sale on the boat at reasonable prices. Hard liquors and wine
have limited availability, so please bring your allowance
with.
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