Best of the Andaman Islands including Barren and Narcondam

Barren and Narcondam are highly remote, ancient islands with legendary diving opportunities in the surrounding waters. These are Infiniti's signature offerings, possible only during two months of the year.

Barren Island hosts the only active volcano in South Asia and the diving here is unique with many stunning dive sites, pristine coral, larger pelagics including Manta Rays and unique underwater topographies. Narcondam is an extinct volcanic island surrunded by underwater mountains, pinnacles and soft purple coral, also known for its endemic birds.

The 8-night trips take only 12 people on board, for an exclusive experience, and is suitable for those of you who are looking for a unique experience and some hidden, undived destinations.

Enjoy your days relaxing on board the Infiniti, diving at spectacular dive sites like Johnny's Gorge and Broken Ledge, Grotto, Auditorium, Coral Paradise, Manta Bay, Manta Point, Coral Garden, and Washing Machine and winding down under the stars on the deck.

Destination

Newly opened to visitors, the Andaman islands in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean are a diver’s delight with gorgeous corals and abundant marine life. These untouched, pristine islands, with their unique volcanic topography and thriving coral gardens attract an abundance of marine life, providing some of the most spectacular diving destinations in the world.

Destination highlights

Spend your days relaxing on a luxury yatch | Dive in crystal waters in the middle of the sea | Explore hidden dive sites and see a host of marine life

20

20 mins

Included

30 feet

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Port Blair airport

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Port Blair airport

Car

Port Blair

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16:00

10:00

The team will pick you up from the airport in Port Blair to the Infiniti which is docked 20 minutes away. We set sail by 4 p.m. into the open sea.

This is a day where you can settle into your rooms and relax. After onboard team introductions, boat, safety and dive briefings, an equipment check and fittings, we prepare for the next day of diving.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 1 Milestone

Port Blair

Docking point

16:00 PM

We begin diving bright and early and head to five-star dive sites like Johnny's Gorge and Broken Ledge for a day of some stunning dives.

We sail overnight to the faraway, ancient Narcondam Island (extinct volcano), which is often described as a wondrous realm of stunning marine life and coral reefs.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 2 Milestone

Docking point

Narcodam Island

06:30 AM

Narcondam's prehistoric mountain cliffs rise as high as 2329 feet above sea level, and is a frontier diving region nearly exclusive to the Infiniti. We dive in clear waters with exquisite visibility and obeserve underwater mountains, pinnacles, soft coral, mantas and other marine life.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 3 Milestone

Narcodam Island

Narcodam Island

06:30 AM

Narcondam is also famed for its population of endemic species of birds like the Narcondam Hornbill. We dive into the beautiful waters at dusk, and at night, the Infiniti’s lower lights will be left shining on, to attract krill and giant Manta Rays.

Last year, the Infiniti guests were treated to stunning shows of giant Manta Rays somersaulting right at the dive platform for six hours each night.

We sail overnight to Barren Island.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 4 Milestone

Narcodam Island

Barren Island

06:30 AM

We arrive at the beautiful Barren Island early in the morning, waking up to an unbeatable view of this stunning island and the active volcano on it.

We begin diving in the morning possible at some of the best dive sites with superior visibility all around.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 5 Milestone

Barren Island

Barren Island

06:30 AM

We dive at some spectacular dive spots at Barren Island including the Grotto, Auditorium, Coral Paradise, Manta Bay, Manta Point, Coral Garden, Washing Machine (the never-ending wall with huge drop-offs).

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 6 Milestone

Barren Island

Barren Island

06:30 AM

We dive at some stunning dive sites today, before setting sail for the next destination on our trail.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 7 Milestone

Barren Island

Neil Island

06:30 AM

Dive at Dixon’s pinnacle and the Junction, for some truly enchanting diving. We are anchored overnight at the beautiful Neil Island with its mesmerising aquamarine waters.

We also enjoy a beautiful evening walk on the white sand beaches of this island.

We end the day with a special barbeque under the stars on the sundeck, and present participants with diving and naturalist certificates.

Infiniti

The Infiniti is a 133 feet tall steel vessel with four decks and boasts world-class systems and equipment including emergency management systems, fire fighting appliances and state of the art navigation and communication electronics. | All the areas inside the yacht are air conditioned, with spacious guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, wide windows, extra wide beds, and plenty of storage, designed to maximize guest comfort. There are multiple relaxation lounges including a large, beautiful indo

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

Veg | Non Veg

Day 8 Milestone

Neil Island

Jungli Ghat Jetty

06:30 AM

We check out of Infiniti and return to Port Blair early in the morning. Trip ends here.

Trip ends before nightfall.

Food

Breakfast

Veg | Non Veg

Day 9 Milestone

Jungli Ghat Jetty

Port Blair

07:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Accommodation on the Infiniti (on a twin-share basis)
  • All meals, snacks (freshly prepared in onboard kitchen by dedicated chef)
  • All diving with expert dive guides (3 dives a day and some night dives)
  • All intra-island cruising as per itinerary
  • All day tea, coffee, water and soft drinks
  • On-board relaxation in the Infiniti’s lounges and decks
  • Island excursions and beach visits
  • A special evening - barbeque under the stars
  • Scuba equipment rental

Excludes

  • PADI courses
  • Staff gratuity
  • Any item not mentioned in the inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • Comfortable clothing on board the Infiniti
  • Swimwear to wear under the wetsuit
  • Not to wear - Heavily embellished or restrictive swimwear

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Scuba equipment inclusive of BCD, regulator, shorties, fins, masks, dive computers, weights and weight belt, tank, dive torches.

You need to get

  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap/Hat

Medical Kit

  • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medications.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel your reservation 60 days or more before your trip commencement date, we will retain 30% of the trip cost and any bank charges incurred by us.

If you cancel your reservation less than 60 days before your trip commencement date for single or group bookings or 90 days before your package commencement date for full boat charters we reserve the right to compensate for lost bookings by retaining all payments.

If a trip is cancelled by Infiniti, we will offer you the choice of an alternative trip on another boat/ resort, or another date, a credit note, or a full refund of the trip price less bank fees. We are not responsible for losses due to changes in hotel bookings or flights etc. We strongly recommend all guests have cancellation insurance.

Rules on trip

Do not consume alcohol, drugs or medication before or between any dives.

Do not conduct decompression - or penetration dives.

Do not dive deeper than 40 meters and not longer than 60 minutes.

Familiarize yourself with all rental equipment.

Follow all instructions from your divemaster.

Never dive alone and if you get separated from your buddy you will ascend after a 1-minute search.

Do not dive with a cold or if I feel sick.

Do not dive if you are pregnant.

Do not wait longer than 18 hours before flying.

Do not wear gloves during the dive.

Do not touch or chase any animals.

Do not deliberately touch any corals on the reef.

Do not damage the reef with fins or other equipment.

Do not hold onto, rest upon, stand or kneel on any part of the coral reef.

Do not not throw garbage into the ocean.

Do not collect any corals or shells etc.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Please note that the islands of Barren and Narcondam are remote are uninhabited. The Infiniti will organise all essentials for everyone’s comfortable stay, however there may be no cellular network for a few days. The Infiniti will maintain limited contact with mainland office over a one-way satellite messaging, so our office can be contacted by friends or family if needed.

Andaman Islands belong to the country India. A visa to India is required. eVisa on arrival is available (at key mainland India airports) for visitors from many countries. Travellers should have a passport validity date of at least six months from arrival into India.

Andaman Islands are a restricted area and foreigners require a Restricted Area Permit to visit here, for security reasons. It is easily available by filling a form on arrival at Port Blair airport, and allows a stay of upto 30 days, extendable by another 15 days.

If a trip is cancelled by Infiniti, we will offer you the choice of an alternative trip on another boat/ resort, or another date, a credit note, or a full refund of the trip price less bank fees. We are not responsible for losses due to changes in hotel bookings or flights etc. We strongly recommend all guests have cancellation insurance.

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