Plongée à Andaman Islands — India

The Andaman Islands sit 1,200km from mainland India in the Bay of Bengal, offering some of the best diving in South Asia. Havelock Island is the hub, with clear water, healthy hard corals, and manta ray encounters at The Wall. Still relatively undiscovered, it's India's answer to the Coral Triangle — at Indian prices.

Score
65.8
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
December, January, February
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Intermediate
Andaman Islands
IndiaIndian Ocean
65.8

SCORE

11.7401°N

92.6586°E

The Andaman Islands sit 1,200km from mainland India in the Bay of Bengal, offering some of the best diving in South Asia. Havelock Island is the hub, with clear water, healthy hard corals, and manta ray encounters at The Wall. Still relatively undiscovered, it's India's answer to the Coral Triangle — at Indian prices.

India's Frontier Dive Destination

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsDecember, January, February, March
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML66.0CH72.0VIS70.0SV55.0TMP72.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

66.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
66.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
63.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefwreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Radhanagar Beach (Havelock)snorkeling at Elephant Beachmangrove kayakingRoss Island WWII ruinsCellular Jail sound & light show

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Cellular Jail National Memorial (Port Blair)
  • Ross Island ruins
  • Anthropological Museum

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — INHS Dhanvantari Naval Hospital Chamber, Port Blair
Nearest Hospital10 km

Naval chamber in Port Blair; hospital in Port Blair; flight to Chennai for advanced care (2 hrs)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Barefoot Scuba

PADI

4.8
310 reviewsNITROX

Infinity Scuba

PADI

4.7
220 reviewsNITROX