Getting ashore
Nosy Be is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Nosy Be Cruise Port
Nosy Be is a solid port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Nosy Be
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Nosy Be, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Nosy Be get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,950 passengers
- Busy day: 5,850+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Nosy Be fits into a cruise
Nosy Be is most commonly visited on Indian Ocean Islands itineraries, often alongside Antsiranana and Mahe .
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When to cruise to Nosy Be
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Nosy Be typically carry around 1,218 guests, with MSC Armonia, Oceania Vista, and Seven Seas Voyager calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Armonia 5 calls
- 2 Oceania Vista 2 calls
- 3 Seven Seas Voyager 2 calls
- 4 Seven Seas Splendor 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 19 MSC Armonia
Jan 21 Seven Seas Voyager
Feb 12 Seven Seas Voyager
Apr 9 MSC Armonia
Apr 18 Seven Seas Splendor