Snorkelling At Neil Island (Saheed Dweep) By Boat

Overview

• Snorkeling duration for 15 min to 20 min
• Instructor and participant ratio is 1:1
• Complementary underwater photography and videography.
• Participants should be 8 yrs and above and physically and mentally fit enough to dive.
• Swimming not required.
• Snorkeling site – Bharatpur Beach
• Pick and drop by a cab from any resort at Havelock Island to the scuba diving centre.

Snorkelling in Neil 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 Neil Island 

Neil Island is yet another beautiful place surrounded by forests and populated by dense tropical trees.The island features one of the most well preserved coral population in the isles making it famous among divers and snorkelers.The snorkeling is usually done at the Laxmanpur Beach, located at 12 kms from the jetty and can be easily reached by taking a bus or booking a cab.The water visibility is low when compared to other spots on the lists but is easily balanced by just the perfect amount of water current and waves, making it a calm place to go for long hours of snorkeling.The shoreline is wide and boasts wide variety of coral strips that house vibrant fishes, lobsters, clams and other sea creatures, waiting to be explored.

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:

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