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There is no catering service onboard and the kitchen is mainly intended for crew members but who may share some rice and fish with hungry passengers. Bring enough food and drink for the entire journey.
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When arriving in [[Vohemar]], passengers travelling further to [[Sambava]] and [[Antalaha]] can pre-book a taxi-brousse connecting directly with the boat. Otherwise, an overnight stay at [[Paradisia]] or another hotel in [[Vohemar#Accommodation|Vohemar]] is recommended.
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The price for the transfer between Diego and Vohemar is 100,000 Ariary or 110,000 Ar including an onward taxi-brousse transport to Sambava which will wait directly at the harbour. Scheduled departures by Big Samy from Vohemar harbour to Diego are on Fridays and returning from Diego harbour on Tuesdays. Children up to five years of age travel for free.
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