Live the experience
Ylang Dive Center is located on the seafront in the heart of the tourist village of Ambatoloaka. You'll open the doors of a diving center, where we offer a wide range of SSI & PADI training courses, for beginners and experienced divers alike! Our training pool at the heart of the center, our fast, comfortable boats, and our inviting lounge with its refined touches, will give you an experience combining comfort and exclusivity that's unique in the world of diving. Madagascar.
Our PADI and SSI instructors will make you discover the bay of Nosy Be and its neighboring archipelagos with intimate groups of 4 divers max' in complete safety. Enjoy, discover and have fun, our diving center takes care of the rest!
Our dive center in Nosy Be offers an unparalleled diving experience. More than a simple starting point for exploring the seabed, Ylang Dive Center is a place where passion and hospitality merge to create unforgettable memories through a unique diving experience.
With our team of professionals passionate about diving and its high-end facilities, we promise you a diving experience that is both safe and accessible to all.
The island of Nosy Be, located off the northwest coast of Madagascar, is a paradise for diving enthusiasts.
Known for its sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, it hides beneath its surface an underwater world of exceptional richness. With its impressive marine biodiversity, Nosy Be is a privileged destination for divers in search of a preserved natural setting.
Our boat trips in Madagascar offer you an unforgettable experience aboard our twins, each powered by two Suzuki engines of 300cc and measuring 12m long. These exceptional boats are your passport to discover the most exclusive and remote dive sites of Madagascar, leading you to unexplored underwater paradises.
With an approved capacity for 22 people, including the crew, we deliberately choose to limit our groups to 12 participants. This approach guarantees a more intimate and serene experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Malagasy archipelagos, such as the Mitsio, Nosy Iranja and Radama, during your diving excursions in Madagascar.
Designed to maximize your comfort and safety, our boats are equipped with all the necessary amenities to enrich your adventure. You will benefit from two showers, toilets, as well as a range of services included in our excursions: a beach towel by diver, reusable ecocups, water, coffee, tea, and light snacks. Enjoy an exceptional day at sea, under the sign of exploration and comfort, with our boat trips and diving in Madagascar.
Nosy Be offers an impressive variety of coral and rock bottoms, with dive sites including drop-offs, plateaus, caves and arches. This diversity makes every dive unique and exciting.
The region is known for its rich underwater fauna. Divers can observe an abundance of species, from the smallest ones such as nudibranchs and leafy fishes, to the largest ones such as whale sharks and humpback whales.
Among the most famous sites, the marine reserve of Nosy Tanikely is distinguished by its extremely rich fauna and magnificent corals, visible from 5 meters deep. Shark point is the place to go to meet sharks, while Atnam is famous for its canyon covered with giant gorgonians.
South Canyon is, for example, a must-see for observing all kinds of pelagics in their natural habitat. It is also a privileged place to spot leopard sharks.
The wrecks offer unique diving experiences, with an intense and varied fauna, ranging from jacks to barracudas, stone fish and moray eels.
These elements make Nosy Be a top diving destination in the Indian Ocean, offering varied and memorable underwater experiences for all levels of divers.
Our center offers different kind of dives suitable for all levels. Beginners can learn in calmer, shallow waters, while more advanced divers can venture into more technical dives, offering encounters with biodiversity and rarer marine species.
Our center offers different kind of dives suitable for all levels. Beginners can learn in calmer, shallow waters, while more advanced divers can venture into more technical dives, offering encounters with biodiversity and rarer marine species.
Our training pool is ideal for beginners or refreshers. Our fast boats, are perfect for experienced divers wishing to quickly discover the best dive sites of Nosy Be. Ylang Dive Center is there to satisfy the needs of every diver.
Our team is composed only of passionate professionals, each bringing an assiduous knowledge of the local dive sites. They guarantee safe dives, in the best possible conditions, to explore the coral reefs and observe the emblematic marine species of the region safely.
Chief instructor
It was in Nosy Be that Quentin decided to settle in 2017 after having surveyed several African countries for a few years. There he discovered scuba diving and decided to devote all his time and energy to it. Instructor since 2018, and with thousands of dives to his credit, the bay of Nosy Be and its surrounding archipelagos have no secrets for him. His mastery of the sites, and his knowledge of the local fauna and flora make him an ideal instructor and guide to discover the underwater treasures of the region.
Director
Aaron is passionate about the marine world and scuba diving from his childhood on the sides of his small Var village. The Porc-Cros National Park becomes the playground of his first dives. The desire for adventures and discoveries make her explore the seabed of Southeast Asia. In 2000, he decided to devote himself to his passion and became a diving instructor in the Philippines. 5 years in Cambodia dedicated to teaching, with more than 500 trainings to his credit he becomes head of operations and learns the management of a diving club. It was in 2017 in Oman in Musandam that he took the position of manager of the Extra Divers Diving Club.
Dive Master
It was in 2005 that Camille discovered diving. First as a hobby during her travels, it was only in 2016 that passion took over and she became Dive Master in Cambodia before taking over the management of a diving club in Oman. With more than 1000 dives to her credit, her desire to share, her sense of security, she will make you discover the splendours of the sites of Nosy Be in optimal conditions.
Our diving center in Nosy Be is above all a human experience, we want everyone putting their feet in our infrastructure to leave with a catalogue of souvenirs.
If you are looking for exclusive diving excursions on premium and less crowded sites, with a team concerned about your comfort and safety; a complete, modern and warm center, beautiful rooms with sea views… Then you’ve come to the right place!
We dedicate our time and energy for the pleasure of offering you the best possible experience, whether you come for a dive, an ice cream, a drink or simply to spend all your holidays with us.
All our instructors and divemasters are experienced, insured and PADI/SSI certified in active status. We provide all our divers with a Suunto Zoop dive computer. Nitrox is offered in our center for certified divers. Group of 4 divers maximum per instructor or divemaster. Our boats are all equipped with oxygen, first aid kit and life jackets. They both have a dual engine and have a GPS phone on board. Our captains have a valid sailing license and are accompanied by a sailor for effective surface supervision.
We are fully equipped Scubapro with equipment put into service in 2023. Full suits 3mm and 12L aluminum and 15L steel tanks.
Simple initiation or an advanced underwater adventure, Ylang Dive Center is the ideal choice. Our commitment to offering exceptional service and memorable diving experiences, ensures that your stay in Nosy Be will be an unforgettable adventure.
For an all-in-one experience
Maison Ylang, the boutique hotel associated with Ylang Dive Center, offers a complete and harmonious experience for visitors to Nosy Be. With the dive centre located directly within the property, this boutique hotel allows you to experience an immersive adventure in the world of diving while enjoying the comfort and tranquility of quality accommodation.
Maison Ylang guests enjoy the unique advantage of being able to easily combine their diving sessions with moments of relaxation and rest in a warm and welcoming setting.
The boutique hotel, with its friendly atmosphere and authentic decor, is perfectly integrated into the natural landscape of Nosy Be, offering comfortable rooms with sea views. After a day exploring the seabed, divers can relax in their comfortable rooms and enjoy the boutique hotel’s facilities, such as the swimming pool or outdoor lounge.
The immediate proximity to Ylang Dive Center allows guests to maximize their time underwater without worrying about travel from their boutique hotel!
