Following The humpback whale’s migration from the Antarctic to the sheltered waters around Sainte-Marie Island make this little paradise a must-to-see place for tourists from late June to mid-October.

Every year, these impressive marine mammals arrive by hundreds off the northeast coasts of Madagascar. The enchanting songs of the males, the spectacular jumps out of the water, the clashes during love parades provide a show for anyone to enjoy! You might even have the opportunity to attend the moving birth of a calf and his first breath lesson while swimming close to his mother.

In addition to the whale safaris, Sainte-Marie is also an idyllic place to be for a breath-taking soft-sand beaches. The beautiful crystal-clear water around this incredible small paradise is perfect for snorkelling and diving.