Cost of Snorkelling in the Andaman Islands

Cost of Snorkelling in the Andaman Islands
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Cost of snorkelling in the Andaman Islands
Snorkelling in the Andaman Islands is one of the sought-after reasons for tourists to visit this paradise in the Andaman Islands! This island is one of the most gorgeous destinations across India. That’s why Indians, as well as foreigners, travel to this union territory. There are various places in the Andamans where you can try your hand at snorkelling and other water sports. These include North Bay Island (Port Blair), Elephant Beach (Havelock Island), Red Skin Island (Port Blair), etc. However, Havelock Island is considered the best spot for exploring rich marine life.

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) is home to incredible beaches with white sand as well as gorgeous coral reefs that are sure to take your breath away. The island entices every tourist with its white sand beaches and azure waters that offer a splendid view. Most people choose Havelock Island for snorkelling are many other water adventure activities like kayaking, parasailing, scuba diving, sea walking, etc. are also available there.

Snorkelling in the Andamans is quite economical. It is not so much costly as other water sports here. The cost of snorkelling starts from Rs. 2,000 and the prices vary based on the duration and location. If you want to be under the water for a longer time or want to go to a farther location where you can dive from the boat, then the cost of snorkelling would be more.

Cost of snorkelling in the Andaman Islands
Snorkelling is an incredible water activity and fortunately, it is not heavy on your pocket as well. Check out the prices below:

Snorkelling

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

Snorkelling excursion (2 sites, boat)

5,500

2.

Snorkelling off the boat (1 site)

3,500

3.

Snorkelling off the shore (1 site)

 

2,000

Prices are Valid till March 31, 2024. 18% GST applicable

Snorkelling is better than swimming and a lot more pocket-friendly than scuba diving. It is an adventure activity that lets you explore the glittering underwater world without any complex equipment or setup. Snorkelling in the Andamans is an amazing experience and you should not miss it at any cost. The marine world is super awesome here. The ecosystem here is home to a wide variety of hard and soft corals where a number of beautiful fishes dwell.

Difficulty level
For snorkelling, you don’t need to know swimming at all. Anyone can go for it. Before beginning, you will be first trained to use your fins for snorkelling. After that, the instructor will help you get into the water. He will also accompany you inside the water during this activity for your added safety. You will be given all necessary safety equipment as well as a certified expert. The best thing about snorkelling is that you can do it at any time of the day as there are no specific timings required for that. So it is quite a convenient activity for sure. It may be listed under adventure activities but it gives you a lot of peace as you are surrounded by the calmness of the deep blue exotic ocean.

There are some important tips that you should follow while snorkelling in Havelock Island. Always use clean snorkelling gear, fins of the right size, and a swimming costume. Do not touch corals or anything else inside the water even if it looks very attractive. Doing this can be very risky. An amazing thing about snorkelling is that people of all age groups can enjoy this activity. It is a great way to explore the rich marine life of the Andaman Islands.

Snorkelling in the Andaman Islands

  • Witness magnificent underwater views and snorkel with the colourful fishes

  • Know detailed diving insights, techniques, and safety measures from PADI divers

  • Witness the schools of fish, vibrant corals, and other aquatic animals while snorkelling

  • Spend quality time at the white sand beaches and enjoy the fantastic views of the blue-green ocean

What else you can do?
Feeling a little more enthusiastic? Why not go scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Islands as well? Go for a fun dive or take a course, the options are many. Check out the cost of scuba diving packages below:

Continuing Education Programmes

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

PADI Adventure Diver (1-2 days, 3 Dives)

16,600

2.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (2- 3 days, 5 Dives)

Basic

Premium (3 days, private training, 5 course dives + Extra Dive, photos, videos)

 

24,500

 

45,000

3.

PADI Rescue Diver (2-3 days)

24,500

4.

Emergency First Responder

14,000

5.

PADI Speciality Course with 2 dives

13,900

6.

PADI Speciality Course with 3 dives

16,200

7.

PADI Speciality Course with 4 dives

19,700

8.

PADI Enriched Air Diver - Nitrox (theory only)

9,900

 

Course Combo

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

Discover Scuba Diving + Open Water Diver

32,400

2.

Open Water + Advanced Open Water Diver

49,050

3.

EFR + Rescue Diver

34,650

 

Fun Diving

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

1 day / 2 dives

7,000

2.

2 days / 4 dives

14,000

3.

3 days / 6 dives

20,500

4.

4 days / 8 dives

27,000

5.

5 days / 10 dives

33,500

6.

6 days / 12 dives

40,000

7.

7th day onwards / 2 dives

5,000 each day

8.

Night dive

4,500

 

Refresher

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

Full Scuba Review (with 1 shore dive)

7,500

2.

Lite Scuba Review (with 2 boat dives)

8,000

 
Pro Courses

S.no.

Details 

Cost (in Rs.)

1.

PADI Divemaster (course dives only)

85,000

2.

PADI Assistant Instructor

30,000

 

Note: PADI application fee for pro courses is additional, payable to PADI directly.

 

 


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