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Luxury Yacht Rental in East Africa

Luxury yacht charter guide to east africa.

From the bush to the beach, yacht charter adventures to East Africa introduce you to a thousand different shades of sailing and safari. The Indian Ocean is warm to the touch, ever inviting, and filled with floating mantas and rays. Blue and white island scenes dazzle beneath skies full of stars, and early mornings come dressed in pink sunrise shades and big five safari adventures. From the magic of Mozambique to the spice islands of Zanzibar, this is your guide to East Africa.

Reasons to Charter a Yacht in East Africa

Blissful beaches.

East Africa doesn’t fall short when it comes to boasting some of the world's best beaches. Sugary shifting sands, warm Indian Ocean waters and colourful delights are ever tempting. Mozambique’s Bazaruto is all sandbars, scattered islands and dunes with dhows dotting the horizon and cheerful local beach bars keeping you satiated in ice cold beer. Zanzibar boasts a drool worthy collection of shores, from trendy Bwejuu to lively Nungwi where the party stays in full swing beneath the moon.

Spice and Seafood

From the heady nickname of Spice Island to the markets of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s foodie scene is certainly worth setting sail for. From the Zanzibar style Galette to the meat skewers soaked in spice, the Persian delights, and the tangy soups, every morsel seems to be heaven sent. Mozambique’s prawns are another perfect gem and the deep waters brim with thousands of different types of fish and seafood delights ready to be grilled, fried, smoked or stuffed into something simply delicious.

Sailing Safaris

Endless islands mark East Africa on the map as being a sailing haven. Mozambique boasts the remote Quirimbas Archipelago with its mangrove forests, community conservation projects, and in the south you can find the coral gardens down in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tanzania entices you to go from the swaying grass seas of the Savannah to the evocative island of Zanzibar and beyond.

Where to Visit in East Africa

A picture-perfect paradise lined with soft palms, coral fringed shores, the scent of sizzling seafood and remote archipelagos crying out to be explored, Mozambique is an unexpected sailors paradise. You can surf down in the south, watch fluttering Dhow sails cross the blue, and even beyond being blissed out on the beach you can find museums and late-night parties in the capital of Maputo.

The Spice Island of Zanzibar is every inch as evocative as her name suggests. Stroll around the ancient Stone Town with its rich spice markets, fragrant feasts, and cultural crossroads spilling out of markets and chic sidewalk cafes. Venture beyond the town and onto those jaw-dropping sugary beaches where snorkelling and kayaking invite you to plunge right into some of the clearest waters in the world.

Start your yacht charter adventure in Dar es Salaam, a former fishing village that has boomed into Tanzania’s tropical thriving city. After getting your city kicks, you can explore the magic of Pemba Island with its lush vegetation, coral studded waters, and shifting silver sands. Home to some of the best diving spots in East Africa, few tourists make it this far, preferring instead to stick to Zanzibar, meaning the waters can truly be yours alone.

When to Charter a Yacht in East Africa

The Northern monsoon season pours down on Zanzibar between the months of late December until March. For those looking to charter the waters around East Africa, you will find sweet spiced winds and reliable conditions between June and October. This also combines with some of the best wildlife viewing in Tanzania. Those looking to catch the Great Migration as part of their safari and sailing session in East Africa would do well to plan to be in the bush between the months of June and July.

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Private Yacht Charter Holidays in the East African Islands

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Crewed Yacht Charters Cruising in Africa’s East Coast Islands

Clapotis-Mer Yachting Holidays offer all-inclusive crewed yacht charters aboard a range of fully equipped power and sail catamarans cruising off the coast of Mozambique and around the Zanzibar Archipelago. Our yacht charter organisation operates in the most exciting sailing locations off the northeast coast of Africa with fantastic snorkeling over coral reefs and sandbanks, kayaking, fishing and scuba diving activities. Whenever possible, you can combine your yacht charter with a wildlife safari in Tanzania or Mozambique and enjoy a very special adventure holiday in East Africa at an affordable price.

Our East African Islands based yacht charter holiday packages usually include the services of a qualified Skipper and Stewardess/Cook, full board meals and local drinks, bed linen, the costs of operating the vessel, Marine National Park entrance fees, use of the yacht’s outboard-engine-powered tender and water sports.

The Zanzibar Archipelago, which includes Mafia Island and lies about 80 miles southeast of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, is probably the most popular yacht charter destination in East Africa.

Your sailing cruise normally starts from Vilanculos and you’ll visit the Bazaruto Archipelago, just a few miles away from the south coast of Mozambique. You can either sail from Quelimane to the Bazaruto Archipelago National Marine Park off the coast of Mozambique between Vilankulo and Inhassoro or head for the Premeiras Banks.

Pemba, in the region of Cabo Delgado, is the starting point for the Quirimbas Archipelago off the north coast of Mozambique.

The Zanzibar Archipelago lies off Tanzania on the coast of East Africa and comprises Unguja, Pemba Island, Mafia Island and numerous coral atoll islands. With their white-sand beaches and crystal blue waters they are a fantastic location for your sailing adventure yacht charter holiday.

You’ll arrive at Stone Town airport, be met by your crew and join your boat in either in Stone Town or Nunqwi to start your sailing cruise. Both make excellent starting points. Stone Town is the magical trading city of Zanzibar, where ancient Arabic history blends with the Swahili culture. Nungwi is a holiday resort close to beautiful white sandy beaches  on the north east coast of Zanzibar and has the Mnarani Turtle Sanctuary.

Sail across the Pemba Channel which is famed for its wildlife to Njao Gap on Pemba Island with its lovely coral gardens to find one of the most beautiful anchorages on the east coast of Africa. You can visit the stunning Ngezi Rainforest or enjoy scuba diving at Fundu Gap and then, after a short sail, you’ll anchor overnight at Uvinje Gap. Anchor off the southeast coast of Pemba Island in a beautiful inland lagoon or at Ras Upembe Island with its big game fishing and scuba diving.

Cruise south to the Misali Island Marine Conservation Area. You’ll have a wide choice of destinations as you cruise including Mafia Island, Songa Songa Island, Kilwa and Mtwara off the south coast of Tanzania.

Private Yacht Charter To Cruise In The Zanzibar Archipelago Off The Coast Of Tanzania In East Africa

The Bazaruto Archipelago is an attractive adventure yacht charter holiday destination with five islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina and Bangue off the south coast of Mozambique.

The best time to explore Bazaruto by boat is between May and November. You will cruise from Vilanculos or Inhassoro to one of the largest National Marine Parks and Conservation Areas off the coast of East Africa. The Bazaruto Archipelago has gained a reputation as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ where sand dunes, tidal flats and crystal clear lagoon waters are to be found as the tide falls. The coral reefs are home to a wide variety of fish species and marine mammals. Vilanculos is nearby and, with its ruins, is well worth a visit.

The Quirimbas Archipelago consists of 31 islands stretching south from Cape Delgado off the coast of Mozambique. They include Ibo Island, Matemo, Medjumbe, Quirimba, Metundo, Quisiva, Vamizi and Rolas Island and the area runs up to the Tanzanian border.

The best time to sail in the Quirimbas islands is between May and November. The Quirimbas National Park is formed from the eleven most southerly islands. You will meet arrive at Pemba Airport, meet your crew and join your boat either at Pemba or Ibo Island. On a seven day charter you’ll have a wide choice of possible destinations. You will learn how to cast a fishing rod from the boat while cruising to the southern Quirimba islands. Then anchor off Quilalea island overnight and, next morning, set sail for Quisiva Island to visit the old fort. Continue to Ibo Island with its interesting history, Rolas Island and Matemo island with its holiday resort. After that cruise north to Medjumbe, a tiny tropical East African island.

Yacht Charter To Cruise In The Islands Off The Coast Of Mozambique In East Africa

St Lazarus Bank lies in the Indian Ocean about seventy nautical miles from the north-east coast of Mozambique.

The best time for a sailing trip to the St Lazarus Bank is between August and December and the usual starting point is Pemba. The Bank lies to the east of Quilaluia Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is a real paradise for adventure sailing holidays with plenty of water-sports activities. Marine life abounds in these crystal clear waters.

Bassas Da India is an uninhabited and remote atoll in the middle of the southern Mozambique Channel which can only be seen at low tide.

 it is halfway between mozambique and madagascar and the best time to sail around this area in the indian ocean is between may and july., private boat charter holidays in madagascar’s northern islands..

Northern Madagascar is an unspoilt and exceptional yacht charter holiday destination in the Indian Ocean. “The Great Island ” is gigantic and has progressively drifted away from the coast of Mozambique. Madagascar’s northern cruising area is home to tiny uninhabited islands and is a real treasure of lush exotic tropical nature with mysterious mangroves.

Nosy Be is an idyllic starting point for a private boat charter to the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos. The best time of year to cruise around these islands off the east coast of Africa is between April and December.

Clapotis Mer Yachting can help you to choose the holiday and sailing itinerary for the East African Islands off the coast of Tanzania and Mozambique that best meets your needs. Our All-Inclusive Crewed Yacht Charters in the East African Islands offer exciting opportunities for big game fishing sports, snorkelling and scuba diving in Zanzibar, the Bazaruto, the Quirimbas and St Lazarus in the Indian Ocean.

Knysna 50 ft Sailing Catamaran in the islands off the coast of Mozambique, East Africa

Clapotis Mer Yachting Holidays are pleased to offer this fully equipped and crewed luxury sailing catamaran at an affordable package price. She is available now for all inclusive private yacht charter in the most beautiful islands off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa.

The yacht provides excellent opportunities for charterers who wish to dive or snorkel or you can just relax and enjoy visiting Mozambique’s islands.

From February to April and from the second week of December until the end of January, you’ll start (and end) your adventure sailing holiday from Vilanculos a coastal town in the south of Mozambique. A typical yacht charter itinerary will include : The Bazaruto Archipelago which is just a few miles away from the south coast of Mozambique and has plenty of water sports activities. You’ll be able to visit the old resort ruins when walking on Paradise Island. Bazaruto Island is a short passage away and, here, you can hike over the sand dunes to the lighthouse and visit exotic African style lodges. Bazaruto’s coral reefs provide shelter for a wide variety of marine life and Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto National Park has a secluded white sand beach. It is an amazing yachting holiday location for a picnic and to see local Dhows sailing off the coast of Mozambique. Magaruque Island is just a short sailing distance and has extensive tidal flats which abound with fish.

From the end of April until the first week of August you’ll normally start your sailing charter holiday from Quelimane, a historic seaport town in east-central Mozambique near the mouth of the Bons Sinais River. You will sail to the Primeiras archipelago which is a string of sparsely inhabited barrier islands and coral reefs in a marine conservation zone just off the town of Angoche in the north of Mozambique.

From the second week of August until the first week of December, you will sail from Pemba to St Lazarus Banks that lie off the Quirimbas Archipelago in Northern Mozambique. Pemba is in Northern Mozambique and is a good starting point for crewed yacht charter holidays to visit the Quirimbas Archipelago and explore the most exciting areas of Quirimbas National Park.

Situ Island near Pemba is ideally placed for a kayak excursion through the mangrove forest and to Ibo island in the Quirimbas Archipelago to watch the tropical birds. Here you can dive or snorkel the 100-year-old shipwreck, visit the beautiful historic village with its handcrafted silver shops, hike or hire a small boat to take you through the mangrove forest to the sand beaches on Quirimba Island at low tide.

You’ll live aboard this comfortable and modern sailing catamaran. The large outdoor living areas include foredeck trampolines for sunbathing or you can enjoy the view of Mozambique’s Islands and a padded aft deck cockpit area where you can chill out. There is a large transom platform where you can swim or dive. The Cook will prepare freshly cooked and delicious meals including barbecued fish for dinner.

The interior is fully air conditioned and well ventilated. The spacious saloon has cushioned seating and a dining area. Onboard amenities include an LCD TV and music systems. The private accommodation for six to eight guests is in double cabins each with a queen size bed, storage, and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. The crew has separate quarters. The galley has a gas stove, an ice maker, two freezers and fridges. A generator and solar panels provide the yacht’s electric power.

Water sports available on board include an inflatable dinghy boat with a 20 hp outboard engine, two single kayaks, full dive equipment including a compressor, rod and reel fishing equipment and several sets of snorkeling gear.

Our Mozambique yacht charter holiday package includes the services of three crew, transfers from Pemba airport in Mozambique to the yacht and return, full board meals, five cases of beer, soft drinks and bottled water, all fuel, the use of the sea kayaks and boat tender together with all fishing and snorkeling equipment.

Kelsall 57 ft Power Catamaran in the islands off the coast of Mozambique, East Africa

Clapotis Mer Yachting Holidays specialist offers this fully equipped and crewed fun sport power catamaran. She is available now for all inclusive private yacht charter in the most beautiful islands off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa.

The yacht provides excellent opportunities for fishing charters and snorkeling or you can just relax and enjoy visiting Mozambique’s islands.

From February to April and from the second week of December until the end of January, you’ll start (and end) your adventure afloat holiday from Vilanculos a coastal town in the south of Mozambique. A typical yacht charter itinerary will include : The Bazaruto Archipelago which is just a few miles away from the south coast of Mozambique and has plenty of water sports and boating activities. You’ll be able to visit the old resort ruins when walking on Paradise Island. Bazaruto Island is a short passage away and, here, you can hike over the sand dunes to the lighthouse and visit exotic African style lodges. Bazaruto’s coral reefs provide shelter for a wide variety of marine life and Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto National Park has a secluded white sand beach that is perfect for a picnic and to see local Dhows sailing off the coast of Mozambique. Magaruque Island is nearby and has extensive tidal flats which abound with fish.

From the end of April until the first week of August you’ll normally start your cruising charter holiday from Quelimane, a historic seaport town in east-central Mozambique situated near the mouth of the Bons Sinais River. The Primeiras archipelago is a string of sparsely inhabited barrier islands and coral reefs just off the town of Angoche in the north of Mozambique and will be your cruising destination.

From the second week of August until the first week of December, you will sail from Pemba to St Lazarus Banks that lie off the Quirimbas Archipelago in Northern Mozambique. Pemba in Northern Mozambique is a good starting point for crewed yacht charter holidays that lets you visit the Quirimbas Archipelago and explore the most exciting areas of Quirimbas National Park.

Situ Island is ideally placed for a kayak excursion through the mangrove forest and to Ibo island in the Quirimbas Archipelago to watch the tropical birds. Here you can dive or snorkel the 100-year-old shipwreck, visit the beautiful historic village with its handcrafted silver shops, hike or hire a small boat to take you through the mangrove forest to the sand beaches on Quirimba Island at low tide.

You’ll live aboard this comfortable cruising catamaran. The large outdoor living areas include foredeck trampolines for sunbathing or fishing and a padded aft deck cockpit area where you can chill out and enjoy dishes prepared on board by the Cook. There is a large transom platform where you can swim or catch fish and make a gas barbecue.

The interior is well ventilated by electric fans and the gentle breeze through the open hatches. The spacious saloon has cushioned seating and a dining area. Onboard amenities include an LCD TV and music systems. The private accommodation for six up to eight guests is in double cabins each with a queen size bed, storage, and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. The crew has separate quarters. The galley has a gas stove, an ice maker, two freezers and fridges. A generator and solar panels provide the yacht’s electric power.

Water sports available on board include an inflatable dinghy boat with an outboard engine, two single kayaks, several sets of snorkeling gear and plenty of rod and reel fishing equipment.

Marquise 56 ft Sailing Catamaran in Zanzibar Archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa

Clapotis Mer Yachting Holidays offer this crewed luxury sailing catamaran at an affordable package rate. She is available now for all-inclusive private yacht charter in Zanzibar Archipelago off the east coast of Tanzania in East Africa.

While chartering this yacht, you’ll be able to snorkel, fish, go kayaking and sail around Zanzibar’s most beautiful islands.

Your cruise will start from Stone Town, a historical port town in Zanzibar city where you can visit the ancient Arabic Sultan’s mansions. Alternatively you will sail from Nungwi Beach, a holiday resort in the north of Zanzibar Island. Here you can visit Baraka’s Turtle Aquarium. An easy passage will take you to Mnemba Island, a Marine Reserve with abundant fish species and coral reefs off the northeast coast of Zanzibar. You’ll anchor off Kendwa Rocks Beach to enjoy the sunset and dinner and then, next morning, sail around the northern coast of Zanzibar Island to Ras Nungwi Beach. You will normally then head for Tumbatu Island before sailing to Pemba Island which is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago lying off the coast of Tanzania. You will also swim in Fundu Lagoon and carry on sailing to the tiny and uninhabited Misali Island to the west of Pemba Island. (You may also choose to set sail for Kizimkazi in the south of Zanzibar where you may well be able to swim with dolphins.)

This sailing catamaran is well equipped for comfortable live aboard yacht charter holidays. The large outdoor living areas include foredeck trampolines for sunbathing or just observe the yacht approaching Zanzibar’s islands and a padded aft deck cockpit area where you can relax and enjoy freshly caught ‘catch of the day’ fish and other delicious meals prepared by the cook on the barbecue grill. There is a wide transom platform with two swimming ladders and a deck shower.

The interior is elegantly arranged and fully air-conditioned. The saloon is bright and spacious with cushioned seating and a dining area. Onboard amenities include an LCD TV and music systems. The private accommodation for eight guests is in double cabins decorated in oak with a white trim, each has a queen size bed, storage, and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. The crew of two has separate quarters. The galley has a gas stove and three fridge freezers with plenty of storage space for fresh food and to keep drinks cold.

Water sports available on board include an inflatable boat tender with an outboard engine, two single sea kayaks (upon request), Stand Up Paddle Board, fishing equipment including rods, reels, baits and lures and sets of snorkelling gear.

Our Zanzibar yacht charter holiday package includes the services of the crew, transfers from Stone Town airport to the yacht and return, full board meals, fruit and afternoon snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, local beers and wines, Marine Park fees, all fuel, use of the kayaks and inflatable boat tender, all fishing and snorkelling equipment. Scuba diving is at an extra cost.

50 ft Voyage Sailing Catamaran

Clapotis-Mer Yachting Yacht Cruising are pleased to offer all inclusive and exclusive yacht charters in Zanzibar’s most attractive cruising locations aboard this sailing catamaran. She is fully equipped and crewed to provide fun yacht charter holidays which include a variety of water sports and leisure activities including big game sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling.

This popular cruising catamaran has recently been totally refitted and now has modern electronic navigation systems and air conditioning throughout. The ample outdoor living areas encourage you to relax and the stern of the boat is perfect for fishing, scuba diving and swimming in crystal clear waters. The aft cockpit has a large dining area and there’s seating with cushions and padded backrests all around. The saloon is bright and spacious with a leather sofa and an American bar area plus a flat screen TV with CD/DVD player. The guest accommodation is for up to eight people in four double cabins. Each has a king size bed, en-suite bathroom and a shower. The crew cabin has a separate bathroom. The large gourmet galley is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge and two deep freezers. The 800 litre fresh water tank is supplied by two 80 litre per hour water makers and there’s a washing machine and an ice maker.

There are two swimming ladders and two fresh water deck showers at the transom and plenty of water sports and boat leisure activities are available on board. They include a four metre RIB with a 25 HP/40 HP outboard engine, water skis, a wakeboard, four sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment. There is a good selection of fishing equipment including artificial lures, trolling gear, stand-up rods and reels, jigging and popping fishing tackles. Scuba diving is possible and the boat has a Bauer Junior dive compressor and six sets of scuba dive equipment for the use of certified divers under the guidance of the boat’s Dive Master.

These boat charter holidays include the services of three crew, full board meals, full bed linen sets, soft drinks, mineral water, beer and wine, Marine Conservation area, kayaks, fuel, use of the inflatable boat tender and its 25/40 HP outboard engine, all trolling fishing and snorkeling equipment and scuba diving if you are a certified diver.

45 ft Island Spirit cruising catamaran

Book with Clapotis-Mer’s yacht cruising for an exclusive, all inclusive and full board crewed yacht charter holiday aboard this high quality cruising catamaran in some of the most popular sailing grounds in the Indian Ocean

The Eastern African Islands have a wide selection of starting points and cruise itineraries and the exact details will depend on the yacht’s position during the boating holiday dates that you want. Here are some examples:

• Depart from Stone Town or Dar Es Salaam (a large port city on the coast of Tanzania) to sail to the Zanzibar Archipelago.
• Start your boat trip from Vilanculos on the southeast coast of Mozambique to visit the Bazaruto Archipelago or Linene Island Resort, San Sebastian nature reserve off the central coast of Mozambique.
• You will cruise from Quelimane, a historical seaport and beach holiday resort on the east central coast of Mozambique to explore the Primeira Islands which extend along the north-eastern coast of Mozambique to the port city of Angoche.
• Pemba, a port town on the northeast coast of Mozambique, is the departure point for the Quirimba Islands or St Lazarus Bank.
• Set sail from Morondava for the Barren Islands off the west coast of Madagascar and from Nosy Be to see Northern Madagascar.

This motor sailing catamaran yacht is fully equipped and crewed and was built in 2011. She offers fun fishing and scuba diving sports and has ample outdoor living spaces including two foredeck trampolines, a boarding ladder on the bow (with wood steps leading into the water) and a cushioned aft deck cockpit shaded by a hardtop. This is a pleasant area in which to relax and enjoy the meals cooked by the chef. The teak aft deck platform means you can catch big fish from a fighting chair at the boat’s stern and, in addition, there’s big game fishing tackle equipment on the top roof. Two ledges close to the water level makes it easy to scuba dive and to bring the fish aboard the boat. There is also a swimming ladder, a fresh water shower and a BBQ grill on the transom .

Two 125 HP Yanmar engines give a cruising speed of between 9 and 16 knots and guests can volunteer to help the crew and get involved in steering the boat (including night watches) during offshore sailing passages. The electronic navigation and communication equipment includes two GPS units, an auto-pilot, fish finder and VHF radio. The galley has a stove and oven, two deep freezers and a fridge together with an external gas BBQ and accessories. The on board watermaker supplies 150 litres of freshwater per hour. The yacht’s interior is comfortable and well ventilated by fans and natural fresh air. The spacious main lounge is fitted with a cushioned sofa and a dining table and the on board entertainment includes an LCD TV, sound systems, CD Player and a selection of DVDs. The private accommodation for six guests is in three cabins and they all have a standard size double bed plus storage and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. The crew has a separate cabin and facilities.

Water sports and boating leisure include a boat tender with an outboard engine, enough trolling fishing rods and reels with line for six fishermen, an on-board diving air compressor, dive tanks, belts, weights and snorkeling equipment for six certified divers.

Our holiday charter package cost includes the yacht’s two person crew (skipper and cook/deckhand), round trip airport transfers, full board (three meals per day), two to six cases of soft drinks, four cases of bottled water, tea and coffee and full bed linen sets plus all fuel used and use of the watersports and leisure equipment listed above. Bath towels, alcoholic drinks, additional soft drinks, dive and snorkeling equipment for hire, fishing lures replacement and visas (fishing licence, port fees, local taxes and cruising permits for visiting yachts if it applies) are not included and must be paid for separately.

28 metre Sailing Schooner

Clapotis-Mer’s expert services offer boating holidays aboard this schooner rigged sailing yacht. Enjoy full board private boat charters in some of the most attractive cruising locations in Northern Madagascar off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. This popular yacht is fully crewed and equipped to offer nature-discovery sailing holidays in Madagascar’s northern islands.

You’ll start your yacht charter from Nosy Be and head for the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos or any other nearby areas you may prefer for your ten to fourteen day sailing cruise. This yacht can sail long distances across the Mozambique Channel.

Our holiday charter package includes her crew of three (captain, cook and deckhand), full board meals with house wine and mineral water, full bed linen, all fuel, use of two boat tenders, two sea kayaks, fishing and snorkeling equipment. Scuba diving and dive equipment is available for hire.

This is a boat that sails very well and, weather permitting, her retractable daggerboard allows her to anchor close to the sandy beaches. Navigation instruments includes marine VHF radios, a radar, GPS and depth sounder.

The flush deck features ample outdoor living areas to relax and includes a wide aft cockpit with a dining and seating area under an awning. A transom platform is ideal for swimming and scuba diving.

The saloon is bright and spacious with a leather sofa laid around a lacquered wood dining table, a large video library. The pleasant lounge area lets you chill out and dine in comfort. On board amenities include a wide LCD TV, DVD player, video recorder, computers with Wi-Fi connection and email, a printer and scanner. The galley has a freezer, fridge and watermaker supplying 180 litres of freshwater per hour.  Delicious natural meals with tropical flavours are prepared and served on board.

Private accommodation for ten guests is made up from three comfortable aft cabins with double size beds (140×190 cm) for two adults plus a separate single bed (90×190 cm). The large fore cabin has two bunk (upper and lower) beds for four adults on port side and two bunk beds for four adults on starboard, plus a dressing area and a saloon table. A spare a quarter berth (70×190 cm) is next to the navigation station.  There are two bathroom/shower facilities and a washing machine. The crew has separate quarters.

Water sports include a 4 metre boat tender with 25 HP outboard engine, fishing and snorkeling equipment, a 5 metre dive boat with 60 HP outboard engine for eight divers. Scuba diving is available and there are two Bauer dive compressors and eighteen scuba tanks plus dive rite regulators and BCD’s for the use of certified divers, who will be guided by the Dive Master.

47 ft Lagoon Sailing Catamaran

Clapotis-Mer have a great deal of expertise in arranging private, exclusive and luxury yachting holidays. We are pleased to offer full board boat charters aboard this fully equipped and crewed sailing catamaran operating in Madagascar’s northern islands off the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean.

You’ll start your cruise from Nosy Be (called the Perfumed island) off the north west coast of Madagascar and head for the beautiful Mitsio and Radama Archipelagos. Your holiday starts when you meet the crew at Fascene international airport and then you’ll be driven to your boat.

This sailing catamaran has been recently renovated and was totally refitted in 2008.  She sails well in the gentle trade winds blowing southwest or northeast along the east coast of Africa. Our sailing holiday package includes the services of three crew (skipper, cook and deckhand), full board meals, bed linen, all fuel, use of a boat tender, fishing and snorkeling equipment, taxes in Madagascar and airport round-trip transfers. Scuba diving and dive equipment is available to rent. Alcoholic and soft drinks are chargeable at the end of the cruise.

The large outdoor living spaces feature a foredeck with trampolines for sunbathing and a pleasant aft deck cockpit area to relax and dine. The boat’s interior is comfortable and naturally ventilated with a spacious saloon fitted with a cushioned sofa and seats around a table. You’ll enjoy convivial and delicious meals freshly prepared by the cook and featuring Malagasy specialties. On board amenities and entertainment include a Pioneer Hi-Fi music sound system with CD/USB. Private accommodation for eight guests is in four double cabins and all are fitted with a queen size bed, dressing area, storage and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. There’s hot and cold water and 220v plug sockets are available in each cabin and the saloon. The crew’s quarter is separate.

A watermaker supplies 200 litres of freshwater per hour. The galley has a gas stove/oven, fridge and freezer and all dinnerware., There’s also a cockpit refrigerator. Navigation instruments and telecommunication include GPS, chartplotter, radar, echo sounder, cruising guides, marine VHF radios and a cellular phone.

There are four solar panels, two dive platforms with swimming ladders and a deck shower on transom. Water sports include a boat tender with a 25 horsepower outboard engine, fishing tackle and eight sets of snorkeling gear, dive equipment for four divers and a Bauer dive compressor.

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What to bring

You’ve planned your east africa yacht charter, you’ve booked, now it’s time to pack.

When packing for your East Africa Yacht Charter Holiday , keep in mind that a private yacht charter is vastly different from a holiday resort or a cruise ship vacation. As such, this may affect your usual packing routine. With limited room on board for luggage, packing for a yacht charter may require an element of restraint.

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you pack the essentials;

First and foremost it is important to remember that there is often restricted storage space on board a yacht. Therefore please ensure to take soft sided luggage which will be easy to fold away. Pack light and take only duffel bags for instance, which can easily be stored away. Hard suitcases are difficult to store and may even scratch and damage the gelcoat and woodwork.

Light summer clothing including bathing suites, light t-shirts, skirts and shorts are to be expected on board a yacht. Considering the climate of Zanzibar, you are headed for sun, sea and sand so be sure to pack clothes to keep you cool. Consider packing some light trousers & shirts and summer dresses if you intend to eat ashore. Also Kikoi’s are good for onboard the yacht or for the beach. If you’re thinking of taking to the water for some snorkelling or maybe a jet ski ride, a few old t-shirts to keep your skin protected from the sun is a good idea.

Most yachts will ask guests to abide by the “bare feet” rule whilst on board. A good pair of white rubber soled sandals should be ideal when roaming around the deck, though heels can damage the decking and black soled shoes can leave unsightly scuff marks making them an absolute no-no. Land shoes are fine for venturing ashore though remember to take them off as soon as you step back on board.

Accessories

Sunglasses, headwear and a high factor sun screen are absolute essentials when exposed to the sun, particularly if you intend to sun lounge for the best part of an afternoon. A good book or two, a personal music player such as an iPod and of course a camera are also necessities.

• Leave your valuables at home, particularly things which are not waterproof.
• Pack light, you may find you wear half the clothes you pack.
• Leave room for souvenirs or pack an extra foldable bag for items you purchase while you’re away.
• It is not uncommon for the wind to claim your hat, pack more than one.
• Take essentials such as camera batteries, in non-touristy areas these things may be hard to find.

Don’t forget…

• A high factor sun screen.
• A waterproof, durable camera case.
• Travel documents and charter contracts.
• Passport and Visa documents.
• Prescriptions or seasickness medication (if applicable).
• Own scuba/snorkel equipment should you be prefer to use your own.

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The Quirimbas Archipelago

The Quirimbas Archipelago, located in the northernmost part of Mozambique bordering southern Tanzania, is a rarely visited hidden gem of East Africa.  Dotted with approximately 30 habitable islands and twice as many offshore reefs and tidal sand banks, the archipelago spans some 120 nautical miles, is recognised as an area of remarkable marine biodiversity for the region, and has been dubbed as the ‘Maldives of Africa.’  Despite its remarkable natural beauty, the Quirimbas, with iconic Ibo Island, are also an important centre of the region’s Swahili Coast and its history dating as far back as the 9th Century AD.

Inhabited Mainly By Artisan Fishing

Inhabited mainly by artisan fishing and small scale farming communities, only a handful of the islands consist of tourism developments in the form of resorts targeting international and local tourism.  This fact qualifies the archipelago as very much of an off the beaten track destination for tourism and is best visited on board one of our luxury yachts.  History of the ages, spectacular islands and pristine coral reefs, exceptional fishing, some of the best scuba diving locations in the world and an offshore sea mount that is home to the clearest waters in East Africa and healthy populations of large pelagic fish make the Quirimbas Archipelago a bucket list destination in East Africa.

Due to the logistics necessary to position a yacht there, we only run live aboard yacht charters to the area and include activities such as snorkelling, live aboard scuba diving, sport fishing, selective spearfishing and freediving.

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African authorities searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his vessel burned and abandoned on a beach in neighboring Mozambique, but no sign of him or the unknown man who hired him.

The National Sea Rescue Institute raised the alarm over captain John Matambu and his passenger after they didn’t return to Sodwana Bay on South Africa’s northeastern coast on Saturday evening having gone out early that morning.

The charred wreck of Matambu’s speed boat, Magnum Too, was discovered by a search plane on Sunday in the Dobela area of Mozambique, some 170 kilometers (105 miles) up the coast.

“Both men remain missing in unknown circumstances,” the National Sea Rescue Institute said.

Matambu’s cousin told local media that a petrol canister and a medical kit were found near the boat.

The NSRI said some of the circumstances “appear to indicate that foul play may be involved.”

The man who hired Matambu to take him out on the 21-foot (6.4-meter) boat apparently gave false contact details, NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said. The booking was made for a man, his wife and a child, but only the man boarded the boat, Lambinon said.

“Hopes are that this has all been a misunderstanding, and foul play was not involved, but at this stage all possibilities are being examined,” Lambinon told national broadcaster SABC. “The fact that the boat has been found across the border is obviously the difficulty now.”

The NSRI received a report that the boat was spotted at 10 p.m. Saturday night heading north toward Mozambican waters, it said, the last sighting before its charred hull was discovered the following day.

The Police Sea Borderline Control agency and the Police Search and Rescue unit are also involved in the search. Authorities described Matambu as a well-known, experienced and respected boat captain in Sodwana Bay.

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South African authorities searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his vessel burned and abandoned on a beach in neighbouring Mozambique, but no sign of him or the unknown man who hired him.

The National Sea Rescue Institute raised the alarm over captain John Matambu and his passenger after they didn't return to Sodwana Bay on South Africa's northeastern coast on Saturday evening having gone out early that morning.

The charred wreck of Matambu's speed boat, Magnum Too, was discovered by a search plane on Sunday in the Dobela area of Mozambique, some 170 kilometers (105 miles) up the coast.

"Both men remain missing in unknown circumstances," the National Sea Rescue Institute said.

Matambu's cousin told local media that a petrol canister and a medical kit were found near the boat.

The NSRI said some of the circumstances "appear to indicate that foul play may be involved."

The man who hired Matambu to take him out on the 21-foot (6.4-meter) boat apparently gave false contact details, NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said. The booking was made for a man, his wife and a child, but only the man boarded the boat, Lambinon said.

"Hopes are that this has all been a misunderstanding, and foul play was not involved, but at this stage all possibilities are being examined," Lambinon told national broadcaster SABC. "The fact that the boat has been found across the border is obviously the difficulty now."

The NSRI received a report that the boat was spotted at 10 p.m. Saturday night heading north toward Mozambican waters, it said, the last sighting before its charred hull was discovered the following day.

The Police Sea Borderline Control agency and the Police Search and Rescue unit are also involved in the search. Authorities described Matambu as a well-known, experienced and respected boat captain in Sodwana Bay.

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A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 18 March 2024.

A charter boat captained by a well-known KZN North Coast skipper has gone missing at sea near the border of Mozambique.

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Skipper missing at sea near mozambique border.

The  National Sea Rescue Institute  (NSRI) said a charter boat captained by a well-known KZN North Coast skipper has gone missing at sea near the border with Mozambique.

NSRI Richards Bay deputy station commander Norman Rautenbach said that at around 17:00 on Saturday, NSRI Richards Bay was alerted to concerns that a charter ski boat, “ MAGNUM TOO ,” a 21-foot Yeld Cat ski boat, was missing at sea in uncertain circumstances that appeared to indicate foul play may be involved.

“The NSRI is hopeful that this is not the case.”

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