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Regional guidance on Nosy Be visibility and current variability.
Facci
Facci is a boat-run plateau dive with giant gorgonians.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate22m - 25m
Reef
Offshore Nosy Be plateau with macro life, gorgonians, and occasional shark passage; best approached as a calm, first-dive boat site.
About Facci
Facci is a boat-run dive off the Nosy Be coast in Madagascar, reached as a short offshore trip from the local dive center. The dive circles a compact plateau with giant gorgonians, macro life on the rock, and enough structure to make a first-dive run worthwhile when the boat plan is conservative. Keep it for settled weather and treat it as a straightforward marine-life dive rather than a high-drama profile.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Keep a steady buddy line on the plateau and remain aware of occasional whitetip reef shark passage; the bigger variable is weather, not aggression.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; rainy-season weather can limit departures and make the site less practical.
Legal Notes
During the rainy season, harbour authorities may stop boat departures; check the operator's go/no-go call.
Where Is Facci?
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Local Intel For Facci
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive is a compact plateau circuit that works best as a controlled first dive of the day, with gorgonians and macro life on the rock.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the key structure sits at scuba depth on the plateau.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main interest is on and below the plateau.
Wildlife at Facci
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Facci
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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Surge · 2/5Light surge
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 15m
