Snorkeling in Havelock Island

Snorkeling

The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling in Andaman – clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in andamans

Snorkelling is the process of swimming on the surface of the water while outfitted with a designed tube known as a snorkel (A snorkel is a tube around 30 cm long, generally L or J-shaped and fixed with a mouth piece at the lower end, and designed of rubber or plastic. It is applied for breathing air from over the water surface area when the wearer’s mouth area and nose are submerged) coupled with swim fins occasionally. Utilizing this equipment permits the snorkeller to notice underwater attractions for extended time periods with comparatively small effort. It is a well-known fun activity in andamans.

Snorkelling at Elephant Beach - Havelock Island

Snorkelling at Elephant Beach is an experience in itself. The beach here offers calm blue crystal clear shallow waters and is an amazing spot for snorkelers. The reefs are in pristine condition and with little exploration you can find corals in the same way they were formed. You can charter a boat, join groups or trek to reach Elephant Beach. Guide assists you during your trip to the Elephant Beach. This is the second best attraction at Havelock Island after Radhanagar Beach. You may even carry your own equipments required to snorkel here.All boats anchored at Elephant Beach are expected to return back by 04:00 pm.

Elephant Beach can be easily reached by chartering a boat or you can join a group and trek through the forest to reach the place.For prebooked activities, a guide is always available to assist through the whole trip ensuring maximum comfort and safety. The scuba diving equipments and training is provided by the vendor in addition to underwater assistance and return from the beach to the hotel.Alternatively, snorkelers can also bring their own equipment and enjoy long hours of water dives. Make sure to leave the beach before 4 P.M, as the beach and return boats are no longer available after that.

Age limit for Snorkeling in the islands?

Children above 10 years of age and people below 60 can easily enjoy snorkeling, given an experienced snorkeler is present there to assist.?

People who are not allowed to Snorkel in the isles include:

1. Pregnant Women.
2. Senior citizens above the age of 60.
3. People with heart conditions.
4. People with breathing difficulties.
5. People under heavy medication or in need of care.
6. People with have psychological conditions which cause distortion or panic underwater.