DESTINATION
DIVING AND KITESURFING
70 km long, 5 km wide: a pin dropped in the Indian Ocean. From above, Sainte-Marie Island, off the east coast of Madagascar, holds great promise. White sand, lagoon, coconut trees, reefs and authentic villages.
Once you set foot on the island, it delivers on every promise. But what about beneath the ocean's surface? Luciano and Julius, Bora Dive's Malagasy diving instructors, sum it up in a single word: diversity. Walls, coral heads, reef plateaus, sandy areas, limestone rocks, seagrass beds, wrecks — the biotopes are remarkably varied.
Each of the 20 dive sites has its own unique features. Rays, groupers, triggerfish, reef sharks, turtles, moray eels, jacks, snappers. For the more patient divers: nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, leaf fish, seahorses…
With a (sizeable!) cherry on top: between June and September, dive while listening to the song of humpback whales. An absolute must, even though the best visibility is found between October and January — the ideal season to explore the Malagasy islands.
DESTINATION DIVING
AND KITESURFING
70 km long, 5 km wide: a pin dropped in the Indian Ocean. From above, Sainte-Marie Island, off the east coast of Madagascar, holds great promise. White sand, lagoon, coconut trees, reefs and authentic villages.
Once you set foot on the island, it delivers on every promise. But what about beneath the ocean's surface? Luciano and Julius, Bora Dive's Malagasy diving instructors, sum it up in a single word: diversity. Walls, coral heads, reef plateaus, sandy areas, limestone rocks, seagrass beds, wrecks — the biotopes are remarkably varied.
Each of the 20 dive sites has its own unique features. Rays, groupers, triggerfish, reef sharks, turtles, moray eels, jacks, snappers. For the more patient divers: nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, leaf fish, seahorses…
With a (sizeable!) cherry on top: between June and September, dive while listening to the song of humpback whales. An absolute must, even though the best visibility is found between October and January — the ideal season to explore the Malagasy islands.
EXPERIENCE
Bora Dive & Kite Center invites you to explore the underwater world of Sainte-Marie, a true gem on the East coast of Madagascar. Our activities are tailored to your level and your desires.
A beginner? Enjoy a discovery dive in the pool and in the ocean. Looking to improve? Follow our PADI-certified training programs, recognized worldwide. Feeling adventurous? Wreck dives, night dives, and coral garden explorations are waiting for you!
As an Aqualung partner, we guarantee high-quality, carefully maintained equipment. Our boats navigate the channel safely, ensuring a worry-free experience.
EXPERIENCE
Bora Dive & Kite Center invites you to explore the underwater world of Sainte-Marie, a true gem on the East coast of Madagascar. Our activities are tailored to your level and your desires.
A beginner? Enjoy a discovery dive in the pool and in the ocean. Looking to improve? Follow our PADI-certified training programs, recognized worldwide. Feeling adventurous? Wreck dives, night dives, and coral garden explorations are waiting for you!
As an Aqualung partner, we guarantee high-quality, carefully maintained equipment. Our boats navigate the channel safely, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Master Scuba Diver
Trainer
Luciano
OUR TEAM
Julius
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Henry
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Fifou
PADI Divemaster - DSD Leader
Manager Bora Kite Beach Bar
Larissa
Senga
Capitaine
Angelito
Skipper
Julien
Marin
Fidelice
Marin
Marin
Caëlin
Instructors, managers and captains: a professional and friendly team, always ready to help.
Our team is multilingual: we speak French, English, Italian and Malagasy.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Luciano
OUR TEAM
Julius
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Henry
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Fifou
PADI Divemaster - DSD Leader
Manager Bora Kite Beach Bar
Larissa
Senga
Capitaine
Angelito
Skipper
Julien
Marin
Fidelice
Marin
Marin
Caëlin
Instructors, managers and captains: a professional and friendly team, always ready to help.
Our team is multilingual: we speak French, English, Italian and Malagasy.
ACCOMMODATION
Les villas de Vohilava
Les Villas de Vohilava and its restaurant La Varangue are located just a few kilometres north of Bora Dive. The wooden villas are spacious (120 to 200 m²) and fully equipped, offering the perfect private setting for groups of friends or a family of divers!
A dedicated housekeeper takes care of everything, including introducing you to the local cuisine! Next to the villas, the bar/restaurant, with its large terrace and sun loungers, is one of the liveliest spots in the south of the island.
Henry, the owner, is a former commercial diver with COMEX, and has been living on Sainte-Marie for 25 years.
Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa
Just 500 metres from the airport, nestled in a lush coconut grove along the lagoon, 21 natural-material villas welcome you for a glamorous and authentic diving getaway.
The infinity pool, facing the restaurant, provides the ideal setting for your discover dives. When it comes to dining and drinks, treat yourself to a variety of experiences: the Beach Grill, the Kintana Bar, or the India Papa Bar, perched at the end of the jetty — the perfect spot to watch the sunset.
ACCOMMODATION
Les villas de Vohilava
Les Villas de Vohilava and its restaurant La Varangue are located just a few kilometres north of Bora Dive. The wooden villas are spacious (120 to 200 m²) and fully equipped, offering the perfect private setting for groups of friends or a family of divers!
A dedicated housekeeper takes care of everything, including introducing you to the local cuisine! Next to the villas, the bar/restaurant, with its large terrace and sun loungers, is one of the liveliest spots in the south of the island.
Henry, the owner, is a former commercial diver with COMEX, and has been living on Sainte-Marie for 25 years.
Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa
Just 500 metres from the airport, nestled in a lush coconut grove along the lagoon, 21 natural-material villas welcome you for a glamorous and authentic diving getaway.
The infinity pool, facing the restaurant, provides the ideal setting for your discover dives. When it comes to dining and drinks, treat yourself to a variety of experiences: the Beach Grill, the Kintana Bar, or the India Papa Bar, perched at the end of the jetty — the perfect spot to watch the sunset.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Diving means entering a fragile world. On an island, that responsibility runs even deeper. Our dive and kitesurf center is committed to practicing and promoting ocean-friendly diving and activities that respect the reefs and the island communities that depend on them. Every dive is an opportunity to understand, respect, and protect the ocean. We believe that sustainable island tourism is both possible and necessary.
Bora Dive & Kite collaborates with scientists from the PRISM project to collect data on marine fauna and benthic habitats. The goal: to track and understand how the island's marine biodiversity is evolving over time. This long-term monitoring informs protective measures for sensitive sites and species.
➔Environmental briefings before every dive
➔Golden rule: look, don't touch
➔Small group sizes
➔Ongoing eco-training for our team.
Responsible Diving
Local & Island
Commitment
➔Priority given to local hiring and training
➔Collaboration with local conservation stakeholders
➔Support for community and environmental initiatives
➔Raising awareness among youth and visitors about ocean protection.
Ethical Wildlife Encounters
➔Respectful approach distances and no disruption to natural animal behavior
➔No hunting, feeding, or intentional disturbance
➔Activities guided by strict ethical protocols.
➔Single-use plastic reduction (reusable water bottles, shared water stations)
➔Responsible waste management
➔Regular maintenance of equipment and vessels to prevent pollution and leaks.
Reducing our
Footprint
OUR COMMITMENTS
Diving means entering a fragile world. On an island, that responsibility runs even deeper. Our dive and kitesurf center is committed to practicing and promoting ocean-friendly diving and activities that respect the reefs and the island communities that depend on them. Every dive is an opportunity to understand, respect, and protect the ocean. We believe that sustainable island tourism is both possible and necessary.
Bora Dive & Kite collaborates with scientists from the PRISM project to collect data on marine fauna and benthic habitats. The goal: to track and understand how the island's marine biodiversity is evolving over time. This long-term monitoring informs protective measures for sensitive sites and species.
➔Environmental briefings before every dive
➔Golden rule: look, don't touch
➔Small group sizes
➔Ongoing eco-training for our team.
Responsible Diving
Local & Island
Commitment
➔Priority given to local hiring and training
➔Collaboration with local conservation stakeholders
➔Support for community and environmental initiatives
➔Raising awareness among youth and visitors about ocean protection.
Ethical Wildlife Encounters
➔Respectful approach distances and no disruption to natural animal behavior
➔No hunting, feeding, or intentional disturbance
➔Activities guided by strict ethical protocols.
➔Single-use plastic reduction (reusable water bottles, shared water stations)
➔Responsible waste management
➔Regular maintenance of equipment and vessels to prevent pollution and leaks.
Reducing our Footprint
