The Nosy Mitsio archipelago, located northeast of the main island of Nosy Be, is a picturesque destination in the Indian Ocean that is primarily reached by boat. For international guests from the DACH region, Nosy Be serves as the central arrival point. Cruise ships anchor there in the bay, with tender boats bringing passengers comfortably to the main town of Hell-Ville. Given the long flight journey, a relaxed arrival with a pre-cruise overnight stay on Nosy Be is recommended.

Airplane

Fascene Nosy Be Airport (NOS) is the nearest international airport and the main hub for travelers to Nosy Be and the surrounding islands, including Nosy Mitsio. From the DACH region, there are seasonal direct flight connections, for example with Neos from Milan, Rome, or Verona, as well as other airlines from Prague, Warsaw, Katowice, and Poznan. In addition, Nosy Be is easily accessible via hubs such as Antananarivo (TNR) in Madagascar or Addis Ababa (ADD), Saint-Denis (RUN), and Johannesburg (JNB). Due to the long-haul flights, arriving at least one day before the scheduled embarkation is advisable to avoid jet lag and ensure a relaxed onward journey.

Transfer & Onward Journey to the Mitsio Islands

From Fascene Nosy Be Airport (NOS), you can reach your accommodation or the embarkation point in Hell-Ville comfortably thanks to a variety of transfer options. Local taxi and shuttle services are available to take you directly to your hotel or the port in air-conditioned vehicles. From Nosy Be, the onward journey to the Nosy Mitsio archipelago usually takes place by boat. Smaller cruise ships head directly for the island group, while larger cruise lines offer organized day trips or transfers with local charter boats from Hell-Ville or other beaches on Nosy Be. For particularly exclusive experiences, helicopter transfers between the islands are also available.

Pre-Cruise Hotel on Nosy Be

An overnight stay in one of the charming hotels on Nosy Be before your cruise to the Mitsio Islands is highly recommended. This not only allows for a stress-free arrival and acclimatization after the long-haul flight but also provides the opportunity to explore the "Perfume Island" with its ylang-ylang plantations, lemurs, and beautiful beaches. Many hotels on Nosy Be, especially around Hell-Ville or at popular beaches like Ambatoloaka, offer comfortable accommodations and can assist with organizing transfers to the ship or to local boats for the onward journey.

Check-in & Embarkation

Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.

The same applies during the trip: for shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements and notices on board, as berthing and departure times can change at short notice.