Adventure things to do in Port Blair

The pristine water of the Indian Ocean and beautiful marine life make the Andamans one of the top destinations for scuba diving in India. Here you’ll find one of the highest counts if fish and coral life in the planet. You can expect to swim alongside a mind-boggling array of fish and a profusion of healthy, colourful coral while scuba diving in Andamans.

Whether you’re doing a course on scuba diving in Andamans or just looking for a fun dive, you can choose from a range of accommodation options, from budget huts to luxurious air-conditioned cottages. Look for accommodation that is located on the beaches, so you can stay close to the sea at all times.

Scuba diving in the Andamans can be done at Chidiya Tapu which is south of Port Blair or in around Havelock Island. Both these spots have a lush and pristine heritage of natural wonders. Havelock Island is an idyllic paradise with white sand beaches fringed with coconut groves, and blue, blue water with high visibility.

Some of the best places to visit in the Andamans are the spectacular dive sites of Mundapahar beach, Parrot's Rock, Cinque, and Suar Mundi. The outer edges of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and the islands of Rutland and Cinque have a number of potential dive sites yet to be explored.

There's something so thrilling about having the freedom to move and breathe underwater. And you don’t need to be certified to do so. If you’re not sure about scuba diving in Andamans, book a Try Dive which is just one session. You’ll learn the basic skills and will be provided with all the equipment you need to try a scuba diving experience. You can go as deep as 12 metres, and will be able to take a closer look at the wonders of teeming coral reefs, brightly coloured fish and scores of other wonderful creatures. And you're doing all this in the tropical, azure waters of the Andaman Islands.

If you’ve been scuba diving before and want to take it up a notch, book a scuba diving course in Andamans. This will give you the skills (and the required papers!) to be a certified diver. You'll be taught more in-depth techniques and skills for diving deeper, both by video and self-study. A scuba course goes through the essentials, from breathing underwater to managing your equipment, and then you'll have a chance to practise it all in the open sea, under the guidance of an instructor.

The best time to visit Andamans for scuba diving is from January to May/mid-June, when the sea is calm and the visibility is good. Avoid going scuba diving in Andamans during the monsoon months of late June, July and August, unless you’re an experienced diver who won’t be deterred by some rough water. You can also head out after the monsoons, but you’ll be risking a few showers and altered plans.