People who are looking for adventurous and exciting water activities can enjoy scuba diving at various sites on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. After instruction and training sessions by the experts in scuba diving, the participants will be allowed to participate in the activity. The marine world awaits you in thrilling and enchanting settings. From children to adults, everybody can enjoy seeing thousands of aquatic creatures.
- Havelock Island
- Neil Island
- North Bay Island
- Port Blair
- Barren Island
- Elephant Beach
- Cinque Islands
- Little Andaman Island
Havelock Island | Andaman’s Diving Gems Await
a) Mac Point: One of the best diving spots on Havelock Island. It offers a great experience for both experts and beginners in scuba diving. Rare and unique marine species can be explored here.
b) Aquarium: The undangerous currents of the aquarium make it safe for scuba diving. The variety of colourful fish and coral reefs at the site is a treat for divers’ eyes.
c) Lighthouse: It’s an excellent diving site because it offers night diving. The breathtaking moments spent exploring exotic species in this mysterious world will be remembered for a lifetime.
d) Barracuda City is the best site for well-trained divers. You can swim with sea turtles, coral fish, and other marine species.e) Seduction Point: The rare features grown on the sea rock, Staghorn Corals, can be explored in this underwater world and will be a different experience.
Neil Island | Vibrant Coral and Marinelife
The abundance of marine life makes Neil Island an admirable diving destination. Many people visit this place for its serenity, scenery, and medium depths of water.
a) Margherita’s Mischief: This site has a fearless depth of water. The clear water offers a spotless view of the rich biodiversity. In rare cases, it is possible to watch species like dugongs, batfish, angelfish, pufferfish, blue-spotted stingrays, and more exotic creatures.
b) K Rock: If you want to explore this geographical wonder, you can go scuba diving. The volcanic rocks that formed on the seafloor are visible. Butterflyfish, yellow snappers, and many other species can be seen there.c) Bus Stop: The bus stop is a unique diving site on Neil Island’s western part. The sloppy reefs extend up to a sandy bottom. During the adventure activity, soft corals and reef fish can be seen.
North Bay Island | Dive for Oceanic Treasures
Not only for scuba diving but also for the enchanting views of the place, it is a renowned one. The pristine blue water, beautiful coral reefs, and exciting aquatic life are mesmerizing to watch out for. The peaceful atmosphere of the site makes it suitable for a perfect picnic.
Port Blair | Holds Scenic Diving Setting
Andaman’s most popular tourist destination is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. The vast area of the marine life preservation site covers more than 15 islands and is home to enormously endangered aquatic species too. This park is about 29 kilometres from Port Blair. There is a Turtle Breeding Center, which is a good spot to see a number of sea turtles at a time. Exhilarating snorkelling and scuba diving are the best things to do for memorable underwater moments.
Barren Island | Where Fire Meets Water
The first thing about Barren Island that comes to mind is its active volcano. But the island is an incredible site for the best diving experiences. The unspoiled water of the site is very suitable for exploring the exotic features while diving. A volcanic eruption created rocks that are covered with corals, reefs, and varieties of swimming species.
Elephant Beach | Dive Deep into Tranquility
Elephant Beach is an ideal spot for beach lovers, and it receives huge numbers of foreign visitors every year. The serenity, scenery, romantic sunset evenings and watersports make it a favourite spot to spend leisure time. One of the many water adventure activities available at the location is scuba diving. After the briefing session on safety instructions, the diving time will start. Sometimes, along with the schools of small fish, stingrays and shoals of clownfish can be seen.
Cinque Islands | Kaleidoscope of Colours
The untouched, captivating islands called the North and South Cinque Islands are known for their rejuvenating atmosphere and adrenaline-rushing water sports. The late winter months of February and March are suitable for trying scuba diving. The views of the surrounding sites are alluring. The biodiversity of the island includes reefs, starfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, turtles, dolphins, shells, sea anemones, other amphibians, reptiles, and many more. Cinque Island is one of the 15 islands covered by Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
Bala Reef, Little Andaman Island | Offers Visual Feast
Little Andaman Island is one of the largest islands belonging to the Andaman Archipelago. Bala Reef is situated on the western side of this island. Coral reefs in vibrant colours and variants of marine species can’t be missed by scuba divers.
