Havelock Island Snorkeling Packages

All about Snorkeling in Havelock Island

Havelock is not only famous for its natural beauty but also for the various adventure activities, which it offers to the tourists at a very low price. It is a paradise for all adventure seekers. One such activity is snorkeling. One can explore the unknown secrets of the world underwater by doing this adventure sport.

Some of the famous spots for doing snorkeling in Havelock Island are Lighthouse, Aquarium, Mac Point, Barracuda City, and Seduction point. The elephant beach snorkeling cost is also within budget and can be enjoyed without any hassles.

• Lighthouse: Lighthouse is the main spot for doing snorkeling in Havelock. It is located at the center of Havelock Island. The main attraction here is that apart from conducting this sport in the daylight, it also conducts it at nights thus making the experience more memorable.
• Aquarium: The aquarium is the safest place for doing snorkeling in Havelock and it is suitable for beginners and children. The water current here is mild and predictable.
• Mac Point: Mac point is the most favored spot for snorkeling because of its natural beauty. Apart from colorful fishes and corals, you will also find dugongs, a rare species of mammals.
• Barracuda City: Barracuda City is popular because here you can swim with the turtles.
• Seduction Point: The Seduction Point is also well known among tourists because of the presence of staghorn corals, which is a very rare species of coral.

Precautions to Adhere to while Snorkeling

One should take certain precautions before doing snorkeling. Before you the sport, you must plan your dive and should dive according to your plan. The equipment to be used must be verified before snorkeling. It should be serviced and properly maintained. You should learn and remember certain hand signals that are used to convey the messages during the dive. Make sure that you are diving at a recommended depth so that there is no chance to collide with any boat. You should never hold your breath as it may result in serious injury or even death.

Ideal Time to Visit Havelock Island for Snorkeling

The period between January to May is the best time to do snorkeling in Havelock island. The sea remains calm and risks involved are less during this time.

How to Reach Havelock Island from India

You can travel to Andaman either by flight or by ship. The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is the gateway to this island. Port Blair is well connected with the various major airports of India such as Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, etc. From Port Blair, you can travel to Havelock either by private ferries, government ferries or by helicopter.