The marine pavilion looks west over the Quilálea channel. Some of the best diving in the entire archipelago is found a mere 20 meters offshore.

The dive boat, skippered by guide Garibo Chaulila, started life as a traditional Portuguese fishing vessel and has been remodeled. The wide afterdeck allows freedom of movement for whale watching or exploration of the bay.

A 30- foot Bertrams Express, powered by twin Volvo Penta diesel inboards, is available for the use of big game fishermen. This vessel cruises comfortably at 22-24 knots and can reach 30 knots if required. A local dhow is also available for those who prefer to cruise in silence and serenity.

Communication by telephone and fax is available on the island

Diving, snorkeling, fly fishing, surf casting, sport fishing, canoeing, island exploration, sailing, swimming, and bird watching are all highly rated and great fun.

Excursions to Ibo island and tours and cultural visits to the mainland (when not lazing in privacy or having a restorative massage in your villa) complete a visit to the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Diving instruction is available and guides are provided for advanced divers. Extreme diving at the best unexplored dive site in the world, the Saint Lazarus Bank, is not to be missed. Mares equipment is maintained in top condition for use by guests and staff. With the Bertrams Express, diving and fishing at the Saint Lazarus Bank is only a 2 hour trip away.

The deep drop-off immediately to the east of the Quirimbas Archipelago guarantees a unique fishing experience. The Southern current passes near the coast here and billfish can be taken within shouting distance of shore; local fishermen sometimes catch them on hand lines trolled behind dugout canoes. Rods and reels are all Shimano, with lines ranging from 20 to 80 lbs. Six lines can be trolled from the Bertram's.