1. Snorkeling
Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities in Andaman. It is an exciting activity. It is more exhilarating than swimming and more affordable than scuba diving.
Snorkeling is an activity that requires you to swim through or on a body of water with a diving mask. The diving mask is featured with a tube that can help you get air from above the water. It is a great activity that can be experienced with friends and families. Additionally, snorkeling does not require training like scuba diving.
There are plenty of places in Andaman where you can snorkel. One of the most popular places among tourists is found in Havelock. The Elephant Beach in Havelock is a great place to snorkel. However, if you would prefer another place, there are plenty of other locations. Other locations for snorkeling include North Bay Island, Jolly Buoy, Red Skin Island, and Neil Island.
2. Sea Walk
Sea walking is an activity that you must try at least once in your life. This activity is one of the most remarkable activities you can do. The idea behind this activity is to allow you to walk on the seafloor. You will be able to explore the bottom of the sea. Additionally, you do not even need to know how to swim to do this activity.
Two of the best places in Andaman to sea walk are in Elephant Beach in Havelock Island and North Bay. The maximum depth of the water is around 7 meters at high tide. You do not need to worry too much about the water. They are usually calm, so it is safe for you to sea walk. The activity will last around 30 minutes. Additionally, you will be able to take underwater pictures.
Unfortunately, anyone below the age of 7 may not participate in this activity. Additionally, people who suffer from asthma or heart diseases are not advised to participate. Pregnant women should not participate as well.
Sea walking is a great activity to try out with friends and family. It is fun and exciting, and you do not need to know how to swim. If you want to try this activity, you might want to consider Blue Corals Dive or India Scuba Explorers.
3. Jet Ski
A jet ski is like a motorcycle that can travel on the surface of the water. Jet skiing is the activity you do when you ride a jet ski.
Some people do not like swimming at the beach. Jet skiing is a great alternative activity for people like that. It enables you to enjoy the water of the sea without having to go in it.
Andaman is one of the best places to jet ski. One popular place in Andaman where one can jet ski is Corbyn Cove Beach. This beach has one of the best waters for this activity. Corbyn Cove Beach is located in Port Blair. However, if you want to travel to Havelock Island, you may want to go to Elephant Beach to jet ski. Other places where you can enjoy jet skiing are North Bay Island and Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island. There are plenty of options.
4. Game Fishing
Game fishing is a chill activity. However, it requires a lot of patience. This activity is one of the many activities available in Andaman.
There are a lot of anglers in Andaman. This game fishing activity helps bring awareness to fish species found in Andaman. There are a lot of unexplored fishing spots in Andaman. Because of that, there is a lot of variety of fish. If you are planning to game fish, it is best to bring around 6 to 8 people.
Andaman is a great place for game fishing. One of the places with the best fishing spots is Cinque Island. However, to help preserve the beauty of the area, it is best to do a game of catch and release. Other places where you might want to game fish are near the coast of Neil Island and Havelock Island. You will not regret going game fishing there.
5. Parasailing
Parasailing is one of the most exciting, thrilling, and unforgettable activities you can try in your life. It is the activity where you are towed behind a vehicle while you are attached to something that resembles a parachute. You can do this activity alone, or you can do it with someone you care about. This activity will make you fly and feel like a bird. The view from up there will be so magnificent that you will not even have the words to describe it.
There are some spectacular places in Andaman where you can parasail. One of the best places to parasail in Andaman is Elephant Beach. There are plenty of activities available at Elephant Beach. However, parasailing is probably one of the best. Other parasailing places you might want to go to are Corbyn Cove Beach and North Bay Beach. The parasailing experience you will get at those places will leave you speechless.
6. Kayaking
A kayak is like a little canoe in which the paddler faces toward with their legs in front while they use a double-bladed paddle to navigate. Kayaking refers to the use of a kayak to travel on the water.
This activity is exciting and also scary at times. Kayaking is usually safe, depending on the waters and on the paddler's skills. However, one does not require much paddling skills to kayak.
One place where you will not regret kayaking is Havelock Island. In Havelock, there is bioluminescence night kayaking. It is an experience you cannot miss. Bioluminescence is one of the most breathtaking phenomena in the world. The phytoplankton's light in the ocean looks as if the night sky had gone into the sea. Kayaking on that beach is an experience you will never forget. Other kayaking locations include Neil Island, Ross Island, and Port Blair. If you travel to Andaman, you have to kayak.
7. Trekking
Trekking is one of the best activities for nature lovers. This outdoor activity requires someone to walk for usually more than a day. It is best done with friends and families. One of the most significant advantages of trekking is that on the way, you get to explore the nature of the area, and you get to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
There are many sites where you can go trekking. Andaman is a vast place with a lot of hidden treasures. One of the best trekking trails is Mount Harriet. Mount Harriet is located just a few kilometers away from Port Blair. This trekking trail has one of the most beautiful sceneries in Andaman. Another place where you might want to go trekking is Chidiya Tapu Beach. Although this place is mainly famous for its bird-watching and sunset, the trail offers an incredible view of the vast forest and coastline.
8. Sea Kart
Sea kart is an activity that you must try if you travel to Andaman. As the name suggests, sea kart is like a go-kart. The only difference is that a sea kart travels on water.
This thrilling activity was introduced in 2020, and Andaman is one of the few places on earth where you can enjoy it.
Sea kart is an activity you must attempt if you go to Andaman. You will be able to experience the cool breeze of the sea. It will be like riding a car on the water. This activity is a great activity for family and friends. It is fun. It can accommodate at most three people on it, including the instructor.
Andaman is one of the few places on earth where you can try this activity. There are starting points and ending points. The points are Corbyn Cove Beach, Ross Island, and Andaman.
9. Speed Boat Ride
If you are an adrenaline lover, you are going to love this activity. Speed boat ride is one of the most exciting and thrilling activities in Andaman. The speed boat ride allows you to race along the majestic waves of the ocean. You will love the feeling of the water splashing on your face and the feeling of the breeze passing through your hair. You can enjoy speed boat riding with your friends and family.
There are two main places in Andaman where you can speed boat ride. One of the places is Havelock Island. Havelock Island has one of the most beautiful sceneries in Andaman. The combination of the scenery and speed boat riding will make your experience unforgettable.
The other place where you can speed boat ride is Port Blair. Although Port Blair does not have the scenery of Havelock Island, speed boat riding there is less expensive
10. Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities in Andaman. This is one of the best activities for adrenaline and ocean lovers. Scuba diving is an activity where the diver uses an underwater breathing equipment, utterly independent from the surface supply, to breathe underneath the water.
Scuba diving can be dangerous. There are some medical conditions that a person must meet to be able to scuba dive. The person’s circulatory and respiratory systems should be in good health. Any person who has a cold or congestion, a coronary disease, a severe medical health problem, or anyone under the influence of drugs and alcohol cannot scuba dive.
Two of the most famous places to scuba dive in Andaman are Havelock Island and North Bay Island. North Bay Island has crystal clear blue water in which you can scuba dive. The area is rich in corals. You will not be disappointed in going here. However, if you want to get the best out of scuba diving in Andaman, you might want to go to Havelock Island. Although North Bay Island is beautiful, Havelock Island offers more area options for scuba diving.
If you wish to scuba dive at North Bay, you could visit North Bay Reef. It is a famous place. However, if you wish to scuba dive at Havelock, you could visit Nemo Reef. It is a great place to go to. If you just have half a day and would like to scuba dive, then TRY DIVE is where you should go.
Gypsy Divers is the best option if you want to scuba dive in Havelock. You will be able to scuba dive in front of their Dive center (Shore Dive). Their Dive Master, trainer, will dive train you on the shore. Additionally, he will be your guide underwater. The dive will last 30 to 35 minutes and will be up to 6 meters or less, depending on your comfort. A Dive Master will always be by your side during your scuba diving experience, to make sure you are safe. The minimum age for scuba diving is 8 years old. Anyone above that age should be able to scuba dive.
Havelock Island has a lot of different underwater scenery. Turtle Bay, for example, is full of turtles. Pilot Reef is a submarine canyon, and The Wall is a gigantic underwater rock that goes down to at least 56 meters. There are a lot of scuba diving area options in Havelock Island compared to North Bay Island.
Once you have chosen where you want to scuba dive, all you need is to train. The duration of the dive with your training should last around 4-7 days. The training takes up most of the time because they want to make sure you will be in danger.
There are scuba diving courses available in Andaman. One of them is the PADI Open Water Certification Course. Another course is the 2 Days SSI Scuba Diver Certification Course. These two courses will enable you to make the best out of scuba diving.
11. Andaman Dolphin
If you want to witness the vivid marine life without touching the water, you must take the Andaman Dolphin boat ride. Andaman Dolphin is a boat with the shape of a dolphin, and the bottom of it is transparent. So, you can see different types of sea plants and marine creatures closely without entering the ocean. Before entering Andaman Dolphin, you must know all safety measures to take to perform this activity. This activity will be one of your lifetime memory because here you can see beautiful coral reefs, exotic fish types, including fire goby, freckled frogfish, etc. This fun of watching sea life too closely without making your toes wet will be for 60 minutes per ride. We recommend not to miss this ride because, in India, only you can get this facility in Andaman, and the other variant can only be seen in Australia. It is an excellent activity to do with family or friends.
12. Semi-Submarine
The primary attraction of Andaman Island is its vivid and beautiful marine life. The coral reefs, beautiful islands, and different water sports attract people from India and other parts of the world. The semi-submarine tour is also popular as a coral safari tour, and it is a beautiful trip for all age groups. To explore the coral reef, the calm water and deep-sea of Andaman is perfect. The joy of witnessing beautiful coral reefs, the most beautiful and varieties of fish, and other exotic marine lives can be multifold by watching all these things from an air-conditioned cabin. This beautiful and memorable ride lasts from one to one and half hours. To get a better experience, it is recommended to enter the boats which are less crowded to get a chance of witnessing the beautiful things and lives of nature with peace.
13. Glass Bottom Ride
In the Andaman Islands, the glass bottom rides are very famous. The glass bottom ride is possible with the help of a boat fitted with glass bottoms; it enables the people inside the boat to clearly see everything beneath the water. These boats are shaped like a dolphin, and from this boat, one can watch the richness of marine flora and fauna and vibrant coral. It is fun, and without getting oneself wet, one can watch the stunning beauty of the marine world. If you are afraid of swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, you can ride this boat and see a different world. You can see all these things from the luxurious boat comfortably. This ride lasts for an hour, and it is enough to see the majority of marine life. This ride can be availed from all people since the ride is completely safe for all age group people. These rides are available in Elephant beach in Havelock, Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island, North Bay, and Jolly Buoy Islands in Port Blair.
14. Banana Ride
Andaman Island is famous for varieties of water sports, but there are very few water activities that can be enjoyed with family, and a banana ride is one of them. The boat is designed specially to accommodate up to six people and enjoy the ride. The ride takes place in an inflatable boat that looks similar to a banana. You just need to hold the boat tightly and experience the sudden jumps, splashes of water resulting from uncountable waves. You can expect a lot of fun, screams, thrill, and refreshments. You can expect some sharp turns that momentarily shift you and gives you a thrill. In Andaman, you can enjoy these rides at Elephant Beach in Havelock Island, North Bay Island in Port Blair, and Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex in Port Blair. This enjoyment in a single ride lasts for about 20 minutes, and including the preparation and instructions will be 30 minutes.
