Andaman Islands boasts of one of the best water sports in India. Below are the top water sports in Andaman
1) Snorkeling in Port Blair and Havelock Island
Now, this is a good activity that one can do in North Bay and Jolly Bouy Island at Port Blair, Elephant Beach at Havelock Island. This can be done by anyone from the age of 3 years and above. Usually, at Elephant beach you get a complimentary snorkeling. Most of the travellers indulge in this water sport. The cost ranges from 1000 – 1500 depending upon where you are going for Snorkeling.
2) Sea Walking in North Bay Island at Port Blair Or Elephant beach at Havelock Island
Sea Walking is another must do water sports activity in Andaman. Now, this is the first one in India and it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to explore Sea Walking in Andaman. It’s much easier than Scuba Diving and anyone can do this easily. This tour is recommended for people from 10 Years to 55 Years of age. The cost for Sea Walking in Andaman is 3500 Rupees. Plus NO swimming skills are required to do Sea Walking.
3) Scuba Diving in Andaman
Well, Andaman is a heaven for Scuba Divers. Divers across the globe visit Andaman for Scuba Diving. It is a must do water sports activity in Andaman. Now, anyone who wish to experience Scuba Diving can enroll in a diving sport and can experience it.
4) Andaman Dolphin Glass Boat Ride
Is a very different glass boat ride in the Andaman and is much better than the usual complimentary Glass boat ride provided. This is fast and offers a very clear picture of the underwater corals in Andaman. Anyone who is a little skeptical about getting into the waters can indulge in this water sports activity.
5) Andaman Semi-Submarine (Coral Safari)
Your kid will just love it. This glass boat ride has a capacity of 130 people and is an amazing activity in the Andaman Water sports complex. In this activity you will be sitting inside a semi submarine and will be exploring the reef underwater. The boat takes you from Andaman water sports complex to North Bay Island and return.
6) Fishing in Andaman
Now, this is another good water sports in Andaman which has a very little following among people. But for sure, if anyone wishes to indulge in sports fishing then Andaman is the place to be. Wide ranges of fish start from tuna, barracuda, Giant Trevally, Red Snapper and many other.
7) Kayaking in Andaman
Sea Kayaking is another good activity in Andaman Island. One can explore the mangrove forest around Havelock Island archipelago during this activity.
8) Boat Ride to Ross and North Bay Island
Take a boat to Ross Island and North Bay Island. North Bay island is the same island seen at the back of a 20 Rupee note. This boat tour is operated from Andaman Water Sports Complex.
9) Parasailing in Port Blair and Havelock Island
Parasailing in Andaman Islands has become one of the most availed water sports in the islands after Scuba Diving in 2019. This water sports can be done both in Port Blair and Havelock Island. In Port Blair you can indulge in this sport at North Bay and Carbyns Cove beach. At Havelock, this water sports is available at Elephant beach.
Other water sports that can be availed in Andaman
Jet Ski ride, Speed Boat and Banana Ride are something that people prefer to do after arriving in Andaman.
Detailed article on water sports in Andaman can be referred at https://www.experienceandamans.com/blog/only-the-best-rated-water-sports-in-andaman/