Water Sports In Andaman Islands

The whole island is a treasure house of thrilling water sports but there are a few places that are perfect for these. These include Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, North Bay, and Jolly Buoy. The water of these places has the ideal current, which lets you make the most of your adventurous vacation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Their crystal clear waters let you have a look at the marine life more closely.

There are some of the famed water sports in the Andaman Islands that you should definitely try during your vacation. These are as follows:

Seakart Adventure

Seakart is the newest addition to Andaman and is hands down the best experience to have arrived in the islands so far. Nowhere else do you get to self-drive your watercraft in the ocean, that too with complete safety. Each Seakart can seat 2 guests and one licensed instructor.

The instructor supervises you whilst you drive on your own on the waves. What makes it unmissable is the fact that it is the first, and only one in India and is present in only 3 destinations in the world – Mauritius, Dubai, and Andamans

Best Place: Corbyn's Cove Beach, Port Blair

Banana Boat Rides

Out of all the adventure activities in Andaman, banana boat rides are splendidly fun and exciting. At a time six people can ride these boats that are shaped like a banana and are tied behind a speed boat to gain rush. They are perfectly safe as you're given life jackets and the instructor is always sent along on the trips.

So, don't hold yourself back, but jump on the banana boat ride in Andaman and enjoy the ride. This is the best kind of adventure in Andaman.

Best Place: Havelock Island and Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex

Snorkeling

If you haven't tried snorkeling before, give it a go and you'll know what you've been missing. As the colorful reefs of Havelock Island shimmer through your goggles, you'll know what made Ringo Starr sing "Octopus's Garden". See the underwater marine life and view the rarest of corals while enjoying one of the best water sports in Andaman at North Bay Island. We bet that it won't leave you disappointed.

Best Place: Elephant Beach, North Bay, and JollyBouy

Scuba Diving

There are numerous scuba diving centers in Andaman from where you can get your PADI certificate and no, you don't have to know how to swim for that. For other tougher levels and to go into open waters you have to be a little skilled in swimming but not for PADI. So, what are you waiting for, those colorful corals and enchanting water life are waiting for you. It is after all one of the best water sports in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Scuba diving in Andaman for non-swimmers is an excellent water sport.

Best Place: Elephant beach

Parasailing

Another one of the incredible water sports in Andaman that non-swimmers can enjoy. Parasailing is a sport that is a wonderful mix of water and airborne adventure. You're tied behind a motorboat while harnessed in a parachute. So, you fly like a kite behind the boat as it speeds off into the sea. Superbly thrilling it is! And you might get to dip into the water too, while parasailing. Water sports at Andaman are a famous and rather exciting experience.

Best Place: Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex

Undersea Walking

Undersea walking is another superbly fun adventure sport in Andaman. No experience is required, no complicated equipment to handle and you get to walk on the smooth and clean sand of the seafloor with a helmet that offers a close-up view of the underwater world without any hassle. No wonder it's one of the most popular water sports in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Are you excited to try Underwater SeaWalk in Andaman?

It's perfectly safe as well because the instructors are constantly available. Also, you could keep your glasses or contact lenses on and your fancy hairdo wouldn't mess up either.

Best Place: Elephant beach

Jet Skiing

Out of all the adventure activities, a jet ski ride in Andaman stands out! However, the sport is best enjoyed during good weather only. During heavy downpours or a storm, a jet ski in Andaman could be dangerous. So, check the weather conditions before you head out to enjoy this, one of the best water sports activities in Andaman.

Best Place: Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex

Speed Boating

Ok, so you want to be in the waters but don't want to get in; want to experience the thrill but still be secured- Don't worry we've just the sport for you. Be inside the safety of a speed boat as it splashes through the waters at a pulsating swift. It's one of the coolest water sports activities in Andaman that you just can't miss, swimmer or otherwise. Are you ready to enjoy this water ride?

Best Place: Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex

Sport Fishing or Angling

Not all water sports require you to get drenched. One of these is sport fishing, which is one of the most popular water sports in Andaman. Go on a fishing trip in one of the swanky yachts. Mostly these trips begin in the afternoon, post-lunch. Oh, and yes, you can cook and eat the prizes you catch on your fishing trip. Isn't it pretty exciting?

Best Place: Anarkali Colony, Shyam Nagar, Havelock, Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands

Glass Bottom Boating

Tiny boats with glass bottoms for you to have a glimpse of the water life as it sails through the sea, that's glass-bottom boating for you. This water sports in Port Blair is very popular. You can take glass-bottom boat rides from Water Sports Complex to North Bay Coral Island or Port Blair to Jolly Buoy Island. It is an amazing experience and one of the finest sea sports in Andaman. So, do not miss out on the Glass Bottom boating when you are at the Andaman Islands.

Best Place: Opposite Premier Industry, Dairy Farm Road, Port Blair – 744103

Seaplane Ride

Andaman is the first place in India to recently introduced, commercial Seaplanes. A ride in one of those is something you just can't miss; it is easily one of the best adventure sports in Andaman. These seaplanes can carry 9 passengers at a time and ply between Port Blair and Havelock Island. The ride takes only 15 minutes which otherwise by ferry would take 2 hours. So, why not take the seaplane ride and enjoy one of the finest water sports at Andaman?

Best Place: Port Blair

Swimming

Snorkeling or diving with superstar Rajan is one of the coolest water sports trips in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands that you can enjoy. He is 63 years old and like any other elephant is friendly and loves the company of people. Diving or snorkeling with Rajan needs to be booked ahead of time so that the bookings can be sorted. Do not miss out on this amazing experience which you can only enjoy during your vacation to the Andaman Islands. And this activity doesn't even cost much if you were worried about the water sports price in Havelock Island.

Best Place: Port Blair

Kayaking

Kayaking is one of the best water sports to experience while in Andaman. As the destination is surrounded by streams and seawater, this place can be best explored by paddling a kayak and sailing amidst the dense jungles and isolated islands. Through kayaking, travelers can also take a glimpse of the natural rock formations. It's one of the best water sports in Andaman in October for water babies and beach bums to try.

Best Place: Havelock Island

Mangrove Kayaking

There are various kayak tours offered in Andaman and for first-time travelers, this will be an incredible experience. Sea kayaking in Andaman is another thing that makes this town a must-visit place in Thailand. It is a specific kind of kayaking that gives a chance to explore the vastness of the sea sitting on a kayak and witnessing the exotic views on the way.

Best Place: Mayabunder