Corail Noir is one of the very few hotels in Nosy Be that has a diving center within the establishment. Diving activities are in the DNA of the hotel and its director Gianluca, everything is well thought out for an optimum experience and comfort for any diver.
Since 2005, the “Aqua Diving” diving center, has allowed thousands of enthusiasts to dive and discover the underwater wonders of Nosy Be. Thanks to professional European and Malagasy teams, no need to be an expert to enjoy underwater delights.
A qualified instructor will accompany you throughout your first dive to help you discover the sensations of underwater gravity, as well as the fauna and flora of the Indian Ocean. If you’re not comfortable in the water, your diving instructor will adapt his method to ensure that you have the safest possible experience. Discover a totally different and magical world, an unforgettable experience.
Diving activities are scheduled every day, depending on the level of difficulty, water tides, water currents, and according to what you want to discover underwater. The area offers over 30 unique sites to explore. There are coral formations still intact and rich in color, giant multicolored gorgonians and barrier fauna of incredible diversity.
It is very likely that you will make huge encounters! During annual migration, together with cold currents of the southern Indian Ocean, humpback whales (Megaptera) pass along Nosy Be – from August to October. As for whale sharks, they come to eat in the area from October to January.
With our specialized guide, go for a captivating snorkeling experience in Nosy Sakatia. Located west of Nosy Be, towards Andilana, Nosy Sakatia offers a fabulous snorkeling spot. Its shallow waters (2 to 3 meters) are the perfect meet-up point to encounter green sea turtles – which come to eat at high tide, – but also groupers, wahoo, barracuda and trevallies.
Embark on a boat for a rare and sensational experience: swimming with the biggest fish in the world, the mythical whale shark. Present in Nosy Be from the end of September until the end of December, whale sharks come to feed in the rich waters of the region. This impressive animal is completely harmless, so there is no risk in approaching it, as long as you follow certain rules of protection and respect for the animal.