Hey, ready to dive into the incredible world of scuba in the Andaman Islands?
If you’re a bit lost on where to dive, no worries. It is actually a good thing, each spot here has its own uniqueness, and trust us, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that will stick with you for life.
Here’s what we think are the top-notch spots for diving based on our experiences!
How to Choose a Location for Scuba Diving in Andaman?
Curious about selecting the perfect spot for your underwater adventure? Let’s break down a few key factors to help you choose the absolute best spot.
- Marine Life Density – It is clear that a dive will be more fulfilling if there is thriving marine life around you.
- Underwater Visibility – Different dive spots have different visibilities while it depends on the weather conditions of the day.
- Coral diversity – The diverse range of corals provides an opportunity to explore and study the marvels beneath the waves.
Why Choose Havelock?
Havelock Island is highly recommended for Scuba diving due to its stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life.Travelers from all around the world are attracted to this island as it holds the crown as scuba diving capital of India. And the best part? The water is crystal clear, and the ocean currents are so smooth that won’t mess with your dive time. Getting to the beach is a breeze, and there are loads of PADI-certified operators around, giving you plenty of options to score the best scuba diving experience.
Havelock is a top pick for anyone into Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) or just looking for some fun dives. Plus, it’s a hotspot for various water sports and other touristy activities. Some of the top-notch spots are:
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Nemo Reef
Nemo reef in Havelock ticks all the boxes for an awesome diving spot. Loaded with vibrant marine life and tons of corals that make the whole diving experience a real-life Finding Nemo movie.
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Aquarium
If you’re looking for a sweet spot for your first dive, the Aquarium is where it’s at! Just about 3 kilometers off Elephant Beach, it’s perfect for newbie divers. The place is filled with lively fish schools, and the bordering reefs.
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Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay is pretty spot-on with its name, it’s got sea turtles, plus a bunch of cool corals and rays out in the sandy depths. It’s not super deep either, maxing out at around 14 meters, making it a solid pick for both newbies and intermediate divers.
Additional spots include Barracuda City, Seduction Point, Mac Point, Lighthouse, and a bunch of others worth checking out.
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Why Choose Neil?
Thinking about scuba diving on Neil Island? It is the perfect option for those who prefer diving in quieter and more secluded spots, away from the tourist crowds. Neils beach and waters are unpolluted due to lesser crowd compared to Havelock which enhances underwater visibilty with its crystal clear water. Neil also showcases a wide range of marine species including colorful coral reefs, reef fish, turtles, rays, and sometimes even larger marine creatures like sharks and dolphins. Some of the top-notch spots are:
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Busy Burro
Have you heard about Busy Burro? It’s an awesome diving spot between Havelock and Neil Island. It offers a great view with a natural plateau, just be ready for a bit of mild to strong ocean currents during spring tide, Plus, if you get lucky you can witness some unearthly mates like ghost pipefish and sea slugs blended with gorgonian corals and barrel sponges.
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Rockys’s
So Rocky’s is a relatively bigger diving spot than Busy Burro. While diving, follow the first reef’s edge and you will hit this cool cave-like structure on the other side. It’s has Loads of common reef fish from the Andamans make a home here.
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Margherita’s Mischief
Dive into Margherita’s Mischief, the coolest spot where you’ll find coral gardens and all sorts of marine life making it a best spot to explore the vibrant underwater world.
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Why Choose Port Blair?
Scuba diving in Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India, offers travelers a chance to explore the underwater wonders of the region. Some of the diving spots in Port Blair gives a refreshing break from the usual crowd you find on Havelock and Neil. And the best thing is diving in Port Blair is comparatively cheaper than Havelock and Neil Island. It also has wide range of marine life and coral reefs. There are several dive centers in Port Blair that offer scuba diving courses at all levels from DSD to advanced courses. These centers provides training, and experienced dive instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Some of the top-notch spots are:
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Chidiya Tapu
Just a breezy 40-minute drive south of Port Blair, is a total hidden gem. This place is all about lush greens and natural wonders, Dive into the rich and secluded underwater adventure with various marine life and the another great thing about this spot is shipwreck, it’s the leftover bits of an East India Company cargo boat from 1918.
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Corruption Rock
Corruption Rock located in south Andaman is popular spot for a good scuba diving experience. And extremely famous for deep dives, reaching 98 feet down. This massive rock is like a natural playground with huge gullies, channels, ridges, and canyons with big napoleons, fusiliers, banners, and unicorn fish swimming along with you.
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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
If you’re new to scuba diving, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park in Wandoor, Port Blair is the place to be. The underwater here is filled with colorful sea flowers and over 50 types of cool corals and marine life. And guess what? It won’t burn a hole in your pocket either, diving here is budget-friendly.
For those looking to take on open water and advanced open water scuba diving courses, Chidiya Tapu in Port Blair comes highly recommended.
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North Bay
North Bay Island is that cool spot for those who are eager to try scuba diving once. It’s all about those vibrant coral reefs and the crazy-clear blue water that makes scuba diving here a total game-changer. Diving into this lively sea world, surrounded by all sorts of marine coolness. It’s not just a scuba dive, it’s like a mix of thrill and chill. plan earlier and book your spot because the boat and transportation costs might make you raise an eyebrow, However, it’s worth mentioning that it’s not recommended for those who expect the best scuba diving experience.
Frequently Asked Questions – Scuba Diving in Andaman
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Is scuba diving safe?
Scuba Diving is a safe water activity that is done by thousands of people across the world, daily. It is recommended that you have a decent level of fitness like being able to walk for 45 mins without getting tired. All Instructors and dive masters are equipped with internationally recognized certifications and are trained in dive supervision, diver rescue and Emergency First Response (EFR).
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Who cannot do Scuba Diving?
People with disabilities, pregnant women, people with back issues and respiratory illnesses are strictly not allowed to Scuba Dive.
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Do I need to know how to swim?
You can do scuba diving even if you do not know how to swim. You will always be accompanied by an experienced instructor or dive master. They’re there to help you stay comfortable underwater and will assist you at all times.
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What to wear?
Wear your swim-wear or you can even wear a quick-dry shirt and shorts. A wetsuit will be provided at the dive shop that will be worn over this. Wear flip-flops when you go to the dive shop. It is advisable not to wear sports shoes, heels or boots.
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The kayaking experience was super fun and knowledgeable. Mr.Ali was very friendly and ensured we had a clam and a relaxing paddling experience and enriched us with facts about mangrove trees, it’s ecosystem and Abadman islands and clicked some cool pics 🙂
Ross Island is ideally a two part trip, the morning to evening portion includes going around the island looking at the ruins from the era of the British and Japanese rule. the late evening portion includes a spectacular sound, light & video show (yes you read it correctly!!) which has been created specially for Ross island by Revathi (the actress)
This is a over hyped, and not worth the time and money spent to reach here. It used to be called the “Paris of the East” when the British settled here. But everything is destroyed now.
The only good place here is a beach that is on the other side. You will need to climb down and up a lot of steps to get there.
It was a perfect location for family fun, the erstwhile Ross Island has all the history of a mini Paris, albeit at the cost of all Indian labour and is an example of the British opulence over poverty stricken India. Perfect for taking pics and the picturesque light house was delightful. We took the buggy as we were a large family with kids. There are deer and peacocks too.
