Madagascar · Mitsio Archipelago

Four Brothers Bank

Also known as: Quatre Freres

Best time to dive

September to December; March to May; October to January

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Likely poor - sheer rock walls plunge straight into the water with no shallow shelf (VERIFY)

Safety notes

Sheer/smooth rock walls prevent surface landing; remote, open-ocean crossing exposed to wind/swell required to reach Mitsio

Permits & fees

None found (VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Nosy Be (cruise)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.