Here is our list of the most popular water sports activities in the Andaman Islands. Andaman Island is a heaven for water sports and the islands offers some of the most unique water sports that anyone can do in the islands. We understand that travelers visit Andaman Islands for a limited period of time and its important that they know about the best water sports in the Andaman Islands. With that thought, we have brought you this page where you can find the best water activities in Andaman.
Some of the water activities are exclusively available only in Andaman Islands. We will list down some unique activities that can only be done in Andaman Islands.
Water Sports in Andaman Islands - Port Blair, Havelock & Neil
What are the best places to do water sports in Andaman?
All the major water sports are done in Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.
At Port Blair, all the major water sports activities can be done at North Bay Island. You need a complete day at Port Blair to visit both Ross Island and North Bay Island. Once at North Bay Island, you can do some of the most unique activities that are not present anywhere. North Bay Island is the water sports hub for Port Blair.
Water Sports Activities at North Bay Island, Port Blair
1) Andaman Dolphin Glass Bottom Boat Ride
First of its kind in India. Andaman Dolphin Glass bottom boat has a lower deck made out of glass where around 20 - 30 people can join together to view the corals. A guide accompanies you throughout to explain you various kinds of corals that you see during the trip. Recommended tour for all age groups.
Trip Cost - Rupees 2250 Per Person
Recommended - For all age groups
2) Semisubmarine
Semisubmarine tour is one of the most unique tours in the islands and is very famous. The semi-submarine in Andaman has an upper deck, a middle deck, and a lower glass bottom submerged area through which corals can be seen. The semi-submarine tour lasts for about 1 hour and gives you a good experience of underwater life. This water sports is recommended for all age groups.
Trip Cost - Rupees 1850 Per Person
Recommended - For all age groups
3) Sea Kart Speed Boat
First of its kind in India. Ride your own SeaKart in Andaman Islands. This is a high-speed boat. Doing Seakart is a lovely experience and the activity takes place at Port Blair, Carbyns Cove Beach. During this tour, you get to ride your own high-speed boat. The boat is pretty fast you can only imagine once you see it with your eyes. This water sports activity has also become quite popular amount guests visiting Andaman.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 6 to 60
4) Parasailing
Wanna fly high? Try Parasailing at North Bay Island or Corbyn's Cove Beach at Port Blair. This is another lovely activity famous among adventure seekers. Parasailing takes place after you reach North Bay Island or Corbyns Cove Beach.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3000 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 16 to 55
5) Sea Walk
Sea Walk in Andaman is one of the most loved water activities after Scuba Diving at North Bay Island. During Sea Walk at North Bay Island you can walk on the sea bed. This activity is sometimes related to moonwalking. This is not as complicated as Scuba Diving. The experience is pretty different and you also get a chance to feed the fish.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 14 to 50
6) Scuba Diving at North Bay
Diving at North Bay Islands provides a very unique water sports experience. The reef here is pretty good as you reach higher depths. Lots of colorful fish and the diving experience is very nice. A guide accompanies you underwater and complimentary photo and video is provided
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 12 to 50
7) Dinner Cruise
Dinner Cruise is another addition to the list of unique experiences that the Andaman Islands have to offer. Dinner cruise rides happen at Port Blair every evening from 7 PM - 9:30 PM. Live Music, DJ, Cruising and Dinner are all part of the tour plan.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person Including Buffet Dinner, Live Music and DJ
Recommended - For all age groups
8) Jet Ski Ride
Now, Jet Ski rides can be done both at Andaman Water Sports Complex and at Corbyn's Cove Beach. Various types of Jet Ski Rides are available to customers based upon the duration they spend on the Jet Ski
Jet Ski Rides starts from Rupees 600 Per Person.
9) Snorkeling at North Bay
Snorkeling can be done at North Bay Island with a guide. The duration and the cost vary on the depth you go. A life ring and mask are provided for the experience. Children below 5 years and elders above 60 years are not allowed to do snorkeling as per restrictions.
Snorkeling starts from Rupees 600 - 1000 per person
Water Sports in Havelock Island
Below is the top list of water sports that can be done at Havelock Island. At Port Blair, North Bay is the main hub for water sports and at Havelock Island, Elephant beach is the main hub for water sports. Make sure you go through the list of the activities mentioned so as to get the best experience.
10) Scuba Diving at Havelock
Among the most famous water sports activity is Scuba Diving - From Basic diving to advanced diving courses are all available at Havelock Island. Different kinds of diving takes place at Havelock Island. Scuba Diving is among the most popular water sports that are done in the Andaman Islands.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person Including Photo & Video and can go up to 30000 based upon your selection of course and experience
Recommended - For age group 12 To 50 Years
11) Kayaking at Havelock
The second most popular water sport in Havelock is Kayaking. Try Both Day and Night Kayaking when at Havelock. As per revised guidelines from the Andaman administration Kayaking at Havelock Island has started. The only thing to note here is that the Kayaking can be done from morning till sunset. Night Kayaking has been stopped as per the new guidelines.
12) Sea Walking
Now Sea Walk is done both at Port Blair and Havelock Island. At Havelock Island, Sea Walk is done at Elephant beach. You need to hire a boat to reach Elephant beach and then indulge in this moonwalking experience. Guides will accompany you underwater and photos will be provided as complimentary. The trip takes place after you reach Elephant Beach at Havelock Island
Tour Cost - Rupees 3500 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 14 to 50
13) Parasailing at Havelock
Parasailing at Havelock Island is available at Elephant Beach. Except for Scuba Diving, all other water sports are available at Elephant Beach. For this water activity again you will need to reach Elephant beach by boat or via trek. Post reaching here, you can indulge in the activity.
Tour Cost - Rupees 3000 Per Person
Recommended - For age group from 16 to 55
14) Game Fishing
For adventure enthusiasts, Game Fishing is another very popular activity in Andaman. You can go for fishing around Havelock Island or you can just charter a fishing boat and explore the islands around Havelock. You can also charter a private boat from Havelock to Barren Island and do fishing, snorkeling and Scuba Diving near the shores of Barren Island.
15) Jet Ski Ride
Jet Ski Rides are available at Elephant beach at Havelock Island. The charges of the ride vary from 600 - 1000 Rupees per person
16) Snorkeling at Elephant beach
At Elephant beach one can indulge in a snorkeling trip. During the snorkeling trip to Elephant beach, one can get both boat ride and complimentary snorkeling.
The other watersports available at Havelock Island are Jet Ski Ride, Banana Boat Ride, Basic Glass Bottom Boat Ride, Sofa Ride etc. The same is available in Port Blair and other islands in Andaman as well.
Water Sports in Neil Island
17) Boat Scuba Diving
We recommend doing boat Scuba diving at Neil. Boat diving at Neil Island has gained quite a lot of popularity because of its overall experience. It's one of the best and if lucky you can spot a turtle or a dugong while diving. Sightseeing a turtle is very common when diving at Neil Island. The tour comes inclusive of photos, video, training and a boat ride to the dive site.
At Neil Island, at Bharatpur beach all water sports activities takes place. You need to hire a cab to reach this beach. At this beach apart from Scuba Diving, Jet Ski Ride, Glass bottom boat ride, and banana boat ride can also be done here.
We hope this page has given you an insight into the top water sports that can be done in Andaman. We will keep updating this page to share insights about the latest water sports available on the islands.
Last Updated - 27 April 2022
