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'''Big Samy is a the only passenger ship operating directly between Diego Suarez and Vohemar. The service began operating in 2020 and can carry up to 150 passengers with plenty of luggage space, even those who wish to bring a motorcycle - not a problem! The service operates during the rainy season from the beginning of December until middle of June while the road between Ambilobe and Vohemar is often complicated and at times even impassable. During this time, the boat is always the faster option.''' [[File:Big Samy 093.jpg|600px]]

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The exact departure times depend 19m fiberglass vessel was built in 2019 on weather [[Sainte Marie|Sainte Marie Island]] and has two engines with a cruise speed of seven knots. The boat cruises between Diego and tideVohemar a few kilometres off the coastline. For further information, contact When coming from [[Samy ExpressDiego Suarez]] in to [[SambavaVohemar]] (Head Office), not long after [[VohemarNosy Ankao]] or (above), shortly before passing a [[Diego Suarez]https://goo.gl/maps/zrbVASZX6iv rocky cape ahead of Bay of Adravina], passengers will be asked to remain silent and women to wear their hair down.

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[[File:Big Samy 093Usually, departures from Vohemar and Diego are at 3am so that arrivals can be sure before the end of the day. Luggage can be loaded the evening before and passengers are welcome to stay onboard overnight. Alternatively, they are required to turn up at the harbour no later than 30 minutes before the announced departure time.jpg|600px]]

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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.  <googlemap version="0.9" lat="-12.808714" lon="49.488661" type="satellite" height="500" controls="large" zoom="9" style="width:100%;max-width:600px;background:#f5f5f5;background-image:url(images/madagascar/Big_Samy_map_001.jpg);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;border:solid #cccccc 1px;"> -12.280821, 49.284479Diego port -13.35675, 50.004256Vohemar harbour </googlemap> 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. [[File:Samy_Express_101.jpg|600px|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Samy_Express_101.jpg]] 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. [[File:Big_Samy_112.jpg|600px|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Big_Samy_112.jpg]] Alternatively, [[Samy Express]] operates smaller boats between [[Ambolobozobe]] and Vohemar on Mondays returning from Vohemar on Tuesdays. During July and August Big Samy operates between [https://goo.gl/maps/zyit9FazuCRPHawK7 Mananara] and [[Maroantsetra]]. For further information and reservations, contact the ticket office in [[Sambava]] (Head Office), [[Vohemar]] or [[Diego Suarez]]. [[File:Big_Samy_087.jpg|200px|left|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Big_Samy_087.jpg]]'''Samy Express Diego Suarez'''<br>Opposite Galana petrol station on RN6 en route Arrachart Airport<br>Lot. A109AMH<br>Diego Suarez<br> Contact: Patricia<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 52 429 17 / +261 (0)32 40 169 09<br clear="all"><br> [[File:Samy_Express_095.jpg|200px|left|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Samy_Express_095.jpg]]'''Samy Express Vohemar'''<br>Next to Hôtel Côcô Plage<br>Vohemar Contact: Beandalana<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 27 889 57 / +261 (0)32 62 075 08<br clear="all"><br> [[File:Samy_Express_103.jpg|200px|left|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Samy_Express_103.jpg]]'''Samy Express Head Office'''<br>Chez Rostand<br>Antanifotsy<br>Sambava Contact: Hortensia<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 40 169 08<br>Facebook/Messenger: https://web.facebook.com/hortensia.waidim<br clear="all">