This is an excellent opportunity to explore and enjoy one of the world’s last exotic unspoilt tropical destinations on board a 47-foot luxury catamaran with a well-trained crew. “Seaducer” sleeps 4-8 guests in 4 double en-suite cabins (each with shower, warm water throughout). The Crew berths are situated in the bows and are separate.

The luxury Catamaran “Seaducer” uses Nosy Be as her base. In this area Nosy Be, Mitsio and Radama form the ideal setting for relaxation, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, yachting and island hopping. Nosy Be is known as the perfume island for its fertile plantations of sugar, pepper, vanilla and ylang ylang. Escape to the ultimate island paradise where tranquillity is enhanced by the absence of day-trippers and discos. Experience fine gourmet cuisine for a delicious breakfast, a romantic picnic on your very own secluded beach or sunset dining. Snorkel, dive or swim amidst colourful coral, or simply relax on the sundeck while the crew takes care of you – the choice is yours.Indian Ocean Charters owns boats of the highest standard. “Seaducer” has been fully inspected and certified on all safety aspects in 2003 by SAMSA, the South African Authority governing safety requirements of charter vessels.“Seaducers” chef will prepare exquisite traditional meals or your catch of the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included as well as soft drinks. Cocktails will be served as you watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

The team
Woody van Tonder is your Skipper and dive master (PADI), 42 years old and South African.

Qualifications: Yacht master Ocean (RYA), Yacht master instructor. Woody has extensive experience in Ocean sailing and as an offshore/coastal sailing instructor.
Assistant Skipper: Malagasy national with local knowledge on anchoring, diving and snorkelling locations.
The Chef: Malagasy national, with plenty experience will prepare the most delicious meals. Fresh lobster, mackerel, sushi, curries, you name it…….

Activities

• Diving - There are five complete diving sets with new Sherwood BCD's and regulators, 12 litre diving cylinders and a new compressor on board. (wetsuits on board). Certified divers only. Dive platform.
• Fishing - State-of-the-art fishing equipment ensures that by 7h00 am you already can be certain of your seafood lunch. (Trawling  & bottom fishing)
• Sailing - Anchor at one of the many uninhabited islands and feel the white sand under your bare feet.
• Snorkelling - Be mesmerized by the beauty under the sea. Spend hours watching all the wonders of the Indian Ocean. Snorkelling equipment provided: mask, fins & snorkels.
• Extras - The shores can be explored with our dinghy & 25hp outboard.
  
  

Boat specifications:

Length            14.30m

Beam               8.30m

Berths             4 double en suite

Sleeps             4 - 8 guests

Draft                1.10m

Displacement   10.5t

Mainsail           72m2

Genoa              53m2

Spinnaker        200m2

Motors             2 x 40hp Yanmar

Water-tank      600 Litres

Water-maker   500 Litres per day

Fuel                 600 Litres

Electricity        12 Volt & 220 Volt through 2000 Watt inverter

Fridges            2 x 80 litre, 1 x 110 litre

Communication:

VHF X 2, SSB Radio, Satellite Phone (voice only), Cell phone, Fax & email through cell phone.

Navigation:

Log & wind instruments, depth sounder, GPS x 2, GPS-Plotter, Radar.

Long stay special: 10% discount on the catamaran rates for 2-week bookings and longer.

Diving fee per person per dive: Euro 33 (subject to change).

 

Itinerary Catamaran “Seaducer”

DAY 1: Fly to Antananarivo (Tana), the lively Malagasy capital in the Central Highlands. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way to the Domestic Terminal for your flight to Nosy Be Island. You will be met on arrival by a representative of “Seaducer”. Transfer to the yacht where you will be staying for 7 nights on a full board basis.

DAY 8: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Antananarivo. Make your way to the International departure lounge and check in for your flight to Johannesburg.

Price includes:

International and internal Malagasy flights (ex Johannesburg), meet and greet on day of arrival, airport-boat return transfers, accommodation on the boat on a full board basis, soft drinks, linen, towels,  snorkelling, fishing and use of inflatable boat.

Not included:

Meals not indicated, diving, other drinks, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance, airport taxes and visa fee.

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Approximate price per person sharing (October 2008)

USD7300; EUR4700; ZAR55 300

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