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Official Nosy Be tourism page highlighting the island as a major diving base with exceptional marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Mitsio Wreck
Deep Nosy Be wreck site with dense fish life and soft coral growth.
Local operator required
Conditions or access may require a local guide. Dive with a local operator.
Boat-access wreck south of Nosy Be on a sandy seabed, best for experienced divers and slower fish-heavy dives.
About Mitsio Wreck
Mitsio Wreck is a boat-access wreck site south of Nosy Be in Madagascar. It sits on a sandy seabed and is often described as a set of small wrecks or an artificial reef, with a dense mix of soft corals, sponges, and fish life. The site is better suited to experienced divers than casual reef divers, and it rewards slow, careful dives more than quick passes.
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Research Estimate At Mitsio Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Mitsio Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mitsio Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 27m
Depth Note
The wreck sits on a sandy seabed at roughly 27 m and is part of a trio of wrecks south of Nosy Be.
Best Season
May through December, outside the cyclone season.
Typical Conditions
Sandy seabed, artificial-reef wreck structure, strong fish life, and tide-sensitive access.
Safety & Access At Mitsio Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
This is a deep wreck for experienced divers; nitrox is commonly recommended and the wrecks are not suitable for penetration.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Nosy Be with guide-led timing; best for experienced divers and tide-aware planning.
Legal Notes
No site-specific legal restriction was identified beyond normal guided-dive and marine-area rules.
Local Intel For Mitsio Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive best suited to experienced divers, with nitrox recommended to extend time on site.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; this is a deep wreck best treated as scuba only.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the attraction is the deeper wreck profile and the marine life around it.
Recent Logged Visits At Mitsio Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mitsio Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
