Enjoy Best Diving Spots Andaman Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands provides one of the most premier Island and beach destinations in India. Whether you’re a fan of marine life, teeming below the surface of the blue ocean, like the feeling of the sea air brushing against your face in the beach, or an adventure seeker waiting to go to the depths of the sea, Andaman has an experience waiting for all of the above.

Located off the southeast part of the Indian Mainland, this group of islands was initially a destination for prisoners during the British Raj, but it has turned into one of the premier tourist destinations of the world. Visit the historic cellular jail in the capital city of Port Blair, or travel to the islands of Havelock and Neil to experience stunning beaches and scuba diving. Andaman offers an experience like no other. List of the reasons to visit Andaman Island is never ending.

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Best Diving Spots in Andaman Islands

1. Havelock islands
2. Aquarium
3. Lighthouse
4. Dugong’s scuba diving
5. Barracuda city

1. Havelock islands

Best known for the presence of the World renowned Radhanagar beach, Havelock is a popular island to visit for tourists in Andaman. It is also the center for the most sought after scuba diving programs. Take a trip to Havelock Island to avail the exciting experience. One can visit the corals through glass bottom boats which enables you to enjoy the majesty of the bottom of the sea. If you’re feeling slightly more daring, go for the option of low depth snorkeling, where a guide takes you across the ocean while you enjoy the magnificent marine life while swimming. For people who are the thrill seekers, Havelock also has scuba diving options. Go to the deep waters after being properly outfitted, and experience the secrets of the deep ocean firsthand amidst the corals, as marine life moves past you. In addition to this Havelock houses some of the best restaurants across the Andaman, and is therefore, gastric heaven for all tourists. Beaches, corals and deep sea diving, it is definitely a must visit for any tourist of Andaman.

2. Aquarium

The aquarium located near Havelock Island is the best place for scuba diving in Andaman if you are an amateur. First-time divers often struggle with grasping with the mechanics of deep sea scuba diving and sometimes need more time to adjust with the unique feeling of it. The aquarium us the best bet for them. Located on the southwest part of Havelock Island, this reef area houses some of the most stunning coral reefs across the entire Andaman and Nicobar island belt. It also hosts a number of diving activity centres such as scuba diving, seafloor walking and snorkeling, all of which are under the expert supervision of handlers and trainers. Therefore it is an excellent choice for both first-timers as well as experienced divers. The area is best suited for amateurs due to its enclosed water within the coral ring, producing currents which are regular and predictable, making it much safer.

3. Lighthouse

The lighthouse offers yet another unique experience which is quite different from the experience provided by any of the others in the list for best diving spots Andaman Islands. It allows you the chance to experience the thrill of nighttime diving as you plunge into the cold and dark waters of the Andaman sea, and explore new surprises and thrill amidst the deep sea waters. The divers are taken up to a depth of about 7-8 metres where a large variety of coral and marine inhabitants such as fishes and starfishes are found. Each of the guide divers are adequately experienced to handle large number of divers, being PADI or SSI certified. The experience is truly a once in a lifetime one and should be in the travel itinerary of every tourist visiting the Andaman and Nicobar islands.  

4. Dugong’s scuba diving

Yet another highly recommended place for scuba diving and other water-based activities is Dugongs. Located at Mac point this place is sure to cater to your every thrill-seeking needs, from trips on glass bottom boat to enjoy the marine life, all the way to the ultimate scuba diving experience and deep sea walking. Dugongs offers you a chance to experience marine life up close as you have never done before. From beautifully patterned coral rocks to the rare humpback parrot fish, this experience is sure to gift you the best experience of marine life in your lifetime. The entire process of diving and deep sea walking is supervised by experienced divers and handlers, ensuring you get the utmost in terms of security and guidance, and chances of accidents are nonexistent.

5. Barracuda city

One of the major deep diving destinations in Andaman and Nicobar islands is Barracuda City. One of the unique attractions which this place offers is the chance to get up close and personal with sea turtles, one of the prominent marine life inhabitants of the Andamans. Tourists get to immerse themselves in deep sea scuba diving along with other variants such as snorkeling and glass bottom boat rides. The area is famous for the large here of turtles which the divers can experience going upto a depth of 25-30 metres under the blue Andaman sea.   The operation is under the supervision of expert handlers ensuring optimal safety for both the wildlife as well as the Divers.

Andaman is truly a destination that is different from any other tourist spots in India. With its admixture of beautiful beaches, historically important monuments as well as thriving marine life, it is definitely a trip that is worth remembering for a long time. So book your tickets and get yourself to all the beautiful tourist places in Andaman and enjoy the best of diving spots in the world.