Trip Overview
The Andaman Islands are India's premier scuba diving destination — and for good reason. The combination of crystal-clear water (15–30 metre visibility), pristine coral reefs largely unaffected by bleaching, diverse marine life, and unique dive sites including an active volcano makes the Andamans a destination that rivals Thailand's Similan Islands and the Maldives for underwater quality. The star attraction for experienced divers is Barren Island — India's only active volcano, rising dramatically from the sea 135 km northeast of Port Blair. Dive the volcanic crater slope encountering manta rays, reef sharks, giant moray eels, and Napoleon wrasse in water so clear it feels like flying. Beginner divers are excellently served by the shallow reefs of Havelock's Nemo Reef and Elephant Beach, where PADI-certified instructors offer both Discover Scuba sessions and full Open Water courses. Beyond diving, the adventure menu is extensive — sea kayaking through mangrove creeks, deep-sea sport fishing, trekking through the Jarawa tribal reserve buffer forests (under regulations), night snorkelling over bioluminescent corals, and a glass-bottom boat tour over the UNESCO-listed Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor. This is a true adventure holiday, and the Andaman Islands deliver an experience unlike any other in India.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Port Blair — Cellular Jail
Arrive Port Blair. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon: Cellular Jail and Sound & Light Show. Evening: equipment briefing with your dive instructor for tomorrow's sessions. Overnight Port Blair.
Beginner Scuba Dives — North Bay
Morning: first scuba diving session at North Bay Island — a beginner-friendly shallow dive site with excellent coral cover. Two supervised dives (Discover Scuba Diving — no prior experience needed). Afternoon: glass-bottom boat at Jolly Buoy or Wandoor Marine National Park — spectacular coral gardens without getting wet. Overnight Port Blair.
Ferry to Havelock — Elephant Beach Dive
Ferry to Havelock Island. Check in. Afternoon: Elephant Beach — snorkelling and an advanced dive at Nemo Reef, one of the Andamans' richest shallow reef dive sites (max 12m). Meet the clownfish, parrotfish, and lionfish. Evening: Radhanagar Beach sunset. Overnight Havelock.
Barren Island Dive Expedition
Full-day live-aboard expedition to Barren Island (India's only active volcano). Two deep dives on the volcanic slope — encounter manta rays, white-tip reef sharks, giant trevally, and dense reef fish. Dramatic landscape of the smoking volcanic crater above. Return to Havelock by evening. Overnight Havelock.
Sea Kayaking + Neil Island Bioluminescence
Morning: sea kayaking through Havelock's mangrove creeks — paddle through the roots of giant mangrove forests, spotting kingfishers and water monitors. Ferry to Neil Island. Evening: guided night walk on Laxmanpur Beach for bioluminescent plankton display. Overnight Neil Island.
Bharatpur Snorkelling & Departure
Morning snorkelling at Bharatpur Beach. Return ferry to Port Blair. Transfer to airport for departure. You leave the Andamans with 4 dives in the log book and an entire ocean in your heart.
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation as per preference
- Daily breakfast
- Port Blair airport pick-up & drop
- 4 scuba dive sessions (2 beginner + 2 advanced at Havelock/Barren Island — with certified instructor)
- Elephant Beach snorkelling & glass-bottom boat
- Wandoor — Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park boat visit
- Sea kayaking through mangrove creeks
- Bioluminescent beach walk at Neil Island (night)
- Ferry tickets between islands
- Cellular Jail visit + Sound & Light Show
- All AC vehicle transfers
- Toll, parking & driver allowance
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Port Blair
- Lunches & dinners
- Scuba certification course (PADI) beyond package dives
- Deep-sea fishing (optional add-on)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any item not listed in inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
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