Stay, Save & Surf: Andaman Water Sports Guide
Every day, 9-5 often makes us forget how beautiful the outside world can be. Yet, the moment you land in Port Blair and overlook the vast crystal blue waters with cool winds, everything feels worth it. Months of planning, spending your savings, and taking time out of work seem like a blessing.
Now, imagine when you step out of the airport. You realise you have sorted the flight books, selected the best deals, and booked your favourite ferry. Another sign of relief.
It means the only thing you have left is selecting the best Water sports to try in the Andaman Islands. But you become blank at this point. That is exactly how every first-timer feels when they land in Andaman. The place is gorgeous in photos and even better when you land, but no one tells you what to do there.
This is exactly what this save, stay, and surf guide in Andaman will do for you.
Island-by-Island Best Water Sports in Andaman
1. Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Tourists treat Port Blair as a stopover. But that is a mistake. When you are tired and land in the city, these places offer an affordable and controlled environment where beginners can adapt to water sports.
a. Sea Kart
Apart from Mauritius and Dubai, only Corbyn’s Cove Beach in Port Blair offers a sea kart experience. It gives the thrill of a self-driving jet ski speeding through water, but with a seat for an instructor. In this way, it is more comfortable and safe, even for beginners.
b. Glass Bottom Boat
There is always someone in every group, like a kid or an older person who will not dive, a glass-bottom boat is for them. You can go into the water on a boat and get the complete underwater view without getting wet. It gives an unobstructed view of colourful corals, sea turtles and even exotic fish without disturbing them. So, no one has a reason to opt out.
c. Sea Walking on North Bay Island
Wondering how your kid or parents will explore the ocean floor without any swimming experience? If yes, the Sea Walking is their thing. They will get a helmet, a special suit and an oxygen supply. In turn, they can walk the ocean floor, explore the calm bed with a highly preserved coral reef and marine life without any hesitation.
2. Havelock Islands
The moment your ferry docks in the Havelock Islands, you realise why everyone suggests not to skip it. You will see a greener environment, glass-like crystal blue waters, and an unexpectedly large scuba diving infrastructure.
It truly makes people forget their worries when they are immersed in a laid-back paradise with massive coral gardens, sea turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and much more.
a. Snorkelling at Elephant Beach
You don’t necessarily need to know how to swim to experience the Havelock Islands. If you like nothing else, you can go snorkelling in the clear, shallow reefs at Elephant Beach. They are suitable for anyone who has tried but could have overcome their nervousness about scuba diving in Andaman’s Havelock Island.
Book full AC luxury ferry tickets for Port Blair to Havelock Island route on our website.
b. Night kayaking
If you think Havelock Island just offers water sports under the bright daylight sky, then wait till you go for the night kayaking experience. Again, suitable for everyone, you will feel like you stepped out of a dream while paddling the bioluminescent water with plankton. Especially when you are travelling solo or on a honeymoon with your partner, the slow and relaxing ride through calm and bright waters under a moonlit sky is when you realise what truly matters in life. The moments, the peace and beauty in everything.
3. Neil Island
Havelock Island was a natural paradise buzzing with boats and tourists. But, Neil Island seems like you have stumbled upon a beautiful secret. It has the same charm and commercially untouched ambience, but at a fraction of the crowd.
a. Jet Skiing
Start your day with a high note at Bharatpur Beach. The lack of crowd, more open waters, and you with your jet ski, make a perfect combination for a personally adventurous day. There are no big or bustling places.
Buy full AC luxury private ferry ticket for Havelock to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
b. Banana Boat Rides
After a personal experience, it is time for a group fun activity, and what could be better than a banana boat ride? Picture this: You and five other members from your family on one banana-shaped inflatable boat being pulled by a speed boat, laughing and teasing each other without a care in the world. Moments like this make friends and family seem more than a blessing.
4. Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Island
Many tourists don’t make it here because the Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Island do not allow overnight stays. But if you have an extra day and no one told you about this place, you will thank this guide. It offers glassboat rides and snorkelling, but in clearer, shallower, and pollution-free waters.
Buy boat tickets for Jolly Buoy Island and Red Skin Island with Forest permit included on AndamanFerryTicket.Com
Beginner vs. Thrill-Seeker
Since you have four Islands, 9 activities and limited days, find out which activity suits you better.
| Beginner-friendly | Thrill-Seeker |
|---|---|
| Sea Walking | Scuba Diving |
| Glass Bottom/ Banana Boat | Sea Kart |
| Snorkelling | Night Kayaking |
How to “Save” on your trip to Andaman ?
Water sports costs in Andaman can cost around Rs. 15,000-20,0000 per person. But Andaman trips quietly go over budget in hotel bookings. So, a smart move is to save on a stay and spend on experiences. Here’s how:
1. Stay close to your activity Island, so you don’t have to spend on travelling from Port Blair every time.
2. Before you confirm any stay in Andaman, use coupon codes and save on hotel bookings.
3. Book Water Sports and Hotel together early to avoid peak season booking prices.
Finalise your stay only after you have spent two minutes on Dealsshutter, where they regularly list hotel booking coupons that most travellers miss. In this way, you can save on the hotel bill, and instantly, that scuba dive you planned to skip is back in the itinerary.
Now, you recall that moment when you got blank on what to do, it seems like that person has all the answers. So smart with the best deals on stay and surf more in Andaman.