Nosy Be Cruise Excursions in Small Groups
Looking for Nosy Be cruise excursions that fit your port call? Colours of Madagascar offers three exclusive excursions limited to 10 guests per boat, with a guaranteed return to the ship pier 1.5 to 2 hours before departure.
Small groups
Maximum 10 guests per boat for a personal experience, far from the big tour crowds.
Back on time
We bring you back to the ship pier at least 1.5 to 2 hours before departure.
All-inclusive
Transfers, park entrance fees, lunch, drinks, guide and snorkeling gear for Tanikely.
Professional guides
Guides fluent in German, English, French or Spanish.
Nosy Be cruise excursions, planned around your stopover
A port call is short and every hour counts. Our excursions are built around your ship’s schedule: we plan the day from your arrival and departure times and bring you back to the port well in advance.
Nosy Be packs primary forest, lemurs, coral reefs, spice plantations and local markets onto one small island. Choose nature, sea or culture: each excursion can be requested in minutes with our booking form. Discover more of our trips on Colours of Madagascar.
Nosy Be Cruise Excursions: Ships and Stopovers
We regularly welcome guests from several cruise lines. Here are the upcoming scheduled stopovers; tell us your time in port and we will tailor the excursion to your ship.
MSC Armonia
- 19 Nov. 2026 · 10:00–19:00
- 09 Apr. 2027 · 07:00–16:00
For MSC Cruises guests: discover the island at the pace of your ship’s schedule.
Seven Seas Voyager
- 13 Jan 2027 · 08:00–17:00
- 12 Feb 2027 · 09:00–18:00
Designed for Regent Seven Seas Cruises guests looking for an authentic, crowd-free experience.
Seven Seas Navigator
- 19 Mar 2027 · 07:00–15:30
- 10 Nov 2027 · 07:00–17:00
Same spirit for the Seven Seas Navigator: small groups, personal guidance and a guaranteed return before sailing.
Viking Sky
- 27 Mar 2027 · full day
Viking Ocean Cruises guests have a full day: ideal to combine nature, sea and culture.
*Dates and times may change depending on the cruise lines. Please check with your ship.
FOR EXPLORERS
Lokobe Nature Reserve: Primary Forest and Lemurs
Boat excursion, all-inclusive. Discover Nosy Be’s original rainforest and Madagascar’s unique wildlife with an experienced tracker who knows every trail.
On a guided hike, look for endemic species: chameleons, boas, rare birds and the famous black lemurs in their natural habitat.
- Guided hike with our experienced tracker
- Chameleons, boas and rare birds
- Meet the black lemurs in their natural habitat
Bring: comfortable shoes, a hat and insect repellent (a bottle of water is provided).
THE BEST OF NOSY BE
Nosy Komba and Tanikely Marine Park: Lemurs and Snorkeling
Boat excursion, all-inclusive. A perfect blend of a fascinating island world and a dreamlike underwater world.
Visit Nosy Komba, the island of lemurs, and meet lemurs used to humans; then snorkel in the crystal-clear water of Tanikely Marine Park, among colorful coral reefs and, with a little luck, close to sea turtles.
- Nosy Komba, the lemur island
- Snorkeling in Tanikely Marine Park (gear provided)
- Coral reefs and, with luck, sea turtles
Bring: swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. Tell us your fin size in the booking form.
SPICES, CULTURE AND NATURE
Nosy Be Island Tour: Spices, Markets and Viewpoints
Car excursion, all-inclusive. Discover the diversity of Nosy Be, from colonial history to spice plantations.
Visit colonial landmarks, Bazar Be (the big local market) and an ylang-ylang plantation, enjoy lunch at Cacao Beach restaurant on Andilana Beach, then take in the panorama from Mont Passot. The schedule is timed to bring you back to port relaxed and before sailing.
- Bazar Be, the big local market
- Ylang-ylang, clove, pepper and vanilla
- Lunch at Cacao Beach, Andilana Beach
- Panorama from Mont Passot
Bring: hat, sunscreen and some small change for the market.
Included in your Nosy Be cruise excursions
- Round-trip transfer by boat or car from/to the port
- Entrance tickets to the national parks
- Lunch
- 1 bottle of water, 1 beer and 1 Coca-Cola per person
- Snorkeling equipment for Tanikely
- Professional guide fluent in German, English, French or Spanish
Practical information
- Maximum 10 guests per boat
- Return to the ship pier 1.5 to 2 hours before departure
- Guides in German, English, French or Spanish
- Food allergies: tell us in the booking form
- No hidden costs: boat, skipper, fuel, park fees, meals, drinks and guide included
How to Book Your Nosy Be Cruise Excursions
1. Send your request
Tell us your ship, stopover date and number of guests.
2. Get your confirmation:
We reply within 24 hours.
3. Meet at the port
We confirm the meeting point with you.
4. Back on time
We bring you back before your ship sails.
Nosy Be Cruise Excursions: Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be back before my ship sails?
Yes. We plan the day around your ship’s departure time and bring you back to the ship pier at least 1.5 to 2 hours before sailing.
How many guests are in each group?
A maximum of 10 guests per boat, for personal attention.
Which languages do the guides speak?
German, English, French and Spanish.
What does the price include?
Round-trip transfer by boat or car, park entrance fees, lunch, one bottle of water, one beer and one Coca-Cola per person, snorkeling gear for Tanikely and a professional guide.
Can I mention a food allergy or my fin size?
Yes. The booking form lets you enter both for each guest.
Which excursion suits a short stopover?
Send us your time in port and we will recommend the excursion that fits your stopover.
Book your Nosy Be cruise excursions now
Limited capacity: maximum 10 guests per boat.