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A green forested island at sunset with soft orange clouds over a blue sky, seen across dark rippling water from a boat

Explore the archipelago

The islands that surround us.

From sheltered snorkeling coves to fishing villages and white-sand day-stops, the archipelago around us is made for slow exploring. Here is what lies within a short run of the coast, and how our crew can take you there.

Plan an island day
10+
Islands nearby
30min
To the first reef
365
Days of coast

What we offer

A guide to the bays, beaches, and islands within reach of our dock — where to go and what to see on the water.

Hidden coves & beaches

Quiet white-sand stops and sheltered bays, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and a beach picnic.

Snorkeling & reef spots

Clear-water reefs teeming with life, just a short run from the coast and ideal for all levels. Nosy Tanikely — a protected marine reserve of turquoise shallows and coral gardens — is the standout stop.

Island villages

Visit local fishing communities and markets to see the coast the way the people who live here do.

Viewpoints & sunsets

Headlands and anchorages that catch the best light — the finest seats for a golden-hour finish.

Aerial view of Nosy Tanikely — a white sand spit meeting turquoise reef water beside a lush green island, with small boats anchored offshore

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Tanikely, our finest reef.

A protected marine reserve just off the coast, Nosy Tanikely is ringed by shallow turquoise water and living coral gardens. Turtles, rays, and clouds of reef fish gather here — a short run from our dock and the highlight of any island day.

Aerial view of Nosy Iranja — two green islands joined by a long white sandbar across turquoise reef shallows in a deep blue sea

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Iranja, the twin islands.

Two islands linked by a long white sandbar that appears at low tide, Nosy Iranja is famous for its clear shallows and gentle reefs. It is a picture-perfect day-stop for swimming, snorkeling, and walking the sand between the islands.

Aerial view of Nosy Mitsio — a long curving white sand beach backed by green tropical forest, with calm blue sea and distant islands under a clear sky

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Mitsio, the far archipelago.

A remote cluster of islands with sweeping empty beaches and untouched reefs, Nosy Mitsio rewards the longer run offshore. Crystal shallows, dramatic basalt cliffs, and some of the finest snorkeling in the region make it a full-day adventure worth the distance.

Aerial view of Nosy Sakatia — a green hilly island ringed by turquoise shallows and coral reefs in a deep blue sea, with boats anchored near the shore

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Sakatia, the orchid island.

A short hop across the channel, Nosy Sakatia is a laid-back green island fringed by seagrass beds and coral. It is one of the best spots to snorkel with sea turtles, with calm bays and quiet beaches that stay peaceful all day.

Aerial view of Nosy Faly — a large low-lying green island with sandy bays and headlands, surrounded by turquoise shallows and reefs in a calm blue sea

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Faly, the sacred island.

A large, tranquil island steeped in local tradition, Nosy Faly is ringed by shallow turquoise flats and quiet reefs. Its sheltered bays and sandy points make for easy snorkeling and a glimpse of island life far from the crowds.

Overhead view of Nosy Fahily — a tiny islet with a heart-shaped patch of green forest on a white sand spit, ringed by turquoise water and dark coral formations

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Fahily, the heart island.

A tiny jewel of an islet crowned with a heart of green forest, Nosy Fahily is surrounded by shallow coral and crystal-clear water. Its sand spit and rock gardens make it one of the prettiest — and most photogenic — snorkeling stops on the coast.

Aerial view of Nosy Antanimora — a green forested island with a long white sandbar reaching out into turquoise reef water, waves breaking on both sides

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Antanimora, the sandbar island.

A green island trailing a dramatic white sandbar into the sea, Nosy Antanimora is framed by shallow reefs where the waves break on either side of the spit. Wade out along the sand and drop in over clear coral — a striking, uncrowded stop on the way offshore.

Aerial view of Nosy Valiha — a small green forested island with a white sand beach, ringed by wide turquoise coral shallows in a deep blue sea

Snorkeling & reef spots

Nosy Valiha, the coral garden.

A small green island wrapped in a broad apron of shallow coral, Nosy Valiha offers some of the easiest and most colourful snorkeling around. Slip off the white beach straight into clear turquoise water and drift over living reef just steps from the sand.

Aerial view of Russian Bay — winding channels of turquoise water threading through dense green mangrove forest and sandy banks

Hidden coves & beaches

Russian Bay, the mangrove haven.

A wide, sheltered bay lined with mangroves and quiet sandy beaches, Russian Bay is a calm anchorage away from the open sea. Its winding channels and still turquoise water make it perfect for a lazy swim, a beach lunch, and spotting birdlife along the shore.

More from AAM

Explore the rest of the group

AAM Fishing

Guided sport fishing trips for every level — from big-game offshore battles to calm inshore mornings.

AAM Charters

Private boat transfers between islands, resorts, and harbors — plus unhurried cruises along the shore.

AAM Boats

Hire our boats for big game fishing, sport fishing, private charters, and excursions — check the calendar and request your date.

AAM Shop

Tackle, marine electronics, apparel, and safety gear — everything on and off the boat, in one store.

Marine life

The fish, mammals, and reef creatures that share our waters — what you might meet, and when the seasons bring them close.

Get in touch

Plan your next trip on the water

Tell us your dates and what you have in mind — fishing, transfer, or a sunset cruise. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

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Nosy Komba, Madagascar