Sea Walk in Andaman

Sea Walk in Andaman at a Glance

Use this quick reference to compare the two venues and plan your slot. These are the figures operators usually quote for the 2026 season.

See the full sea walk entry fees & cost breakdown for ticket prices and what each operator includes.

What Is a Sea Walk and How Does It Work?

A sea walk (also called sea walking or an underwater walk) is a shallow-water activity where you stand and walk on the seabed while a large glass dome over your head keeps your face dry and supplies oxygen through a tube connected to the boat above. Because the helmet holds an air pocket, you breathe normally, exactly as you do on land, and your head never gets wet.

Here is what actually happens once you reach the platform:

• A trained instructor gives a short briefing and a few simple hand signals.
• You climb down a ladder while the weighted helmet is lowered onto your shoulders.
• You settle on the seabed at about 6–7 metres and walk slowly along a fixed path.
• An instructor stays with you the whole time, often feeding the fish so they gather around you.
• After roughly 20 minutes underwater you return to the surface the same way.

Because you walk rather than dive and the helmet does the breathing for you, a sea walk is well suited to people who are not strong swimmers, as well as children and older travellers. The one important caution: anyone with heart problems, serious ear or respiratory conditions, or who is pregnant should avoid the activity or take a doctor's approval first.

Where to Sea Walk, North Bay Island vs Elephant Beach

North Bay Island (near Port Blair), the main spot

North Bay Island is where most sea walks in Andaman happen, and it is the easiest option if you are based in Port Blair. It sits just a 15–20 minute boat ride from the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, the reef is shallow and rich with coral, and the same trip can be combined with a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkelling or a visit to Cellular Jail. If you only have one day in Port Blair and want to do a sea walk, choose North Bay.

Elephant Beach (near Havelock / Swaraj Dweep)

Elephant Beach, reached by boat from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), is the second option and works best if you are already staying on Havelock for Radhanagar Beach. The house reef here is a favourite for snorkelling, so many travellers pair the two activities.

For a first-hand account of the Havelock experience, read our sea walk on Havelock Island travel story. As an Andaman-wide reference, this page covers both venues so you can pick the one that fits your itinerary.

Sea Walk Cost in Andaman & What's Included

A sea walk in Andaman costs from around INR 3,500 per person, with most operators charging between INR 3,500 and INR 4,000 depending on the venue, season and whether photos are included. The price is per person, not per couple, and is usually paid directly to the operator at the jetty.

A standard sea walk package typically includes:

• Use of the sea-walk helmet and all safety equipment
• A certified instructor and pre-dive briefing
• Boat transfer to the activity platform from the jetty
• Underwater photos and video, often a paid add-on rather than included (confirm when booking)

Prices change with season and operator. For the current ticket breakdown and add-on charges, see sea walk entry fees & cost.

Best Time, Timings & Duration

The best time for a sea walk in Andaman is October to May, when the sea is calm and underwater visibility is at its best. During the southwest monsoon (roughly June to September) rough water and poor visibility often force operators to suspend the activity, so it is not a reliable option in those months.

Sea walks run in batches from soon after sunrise through the early afternoon, with the last slots usually filling well before the day ends. You spend around 20 minutes underwater; allow 30–45 minutes in total for the briefing, fitting the helmet and the descent. Slots are limited per day and sell out fast in peak season.

For the latest slot windows at each venue, check the sea walk timings page before you travel.

Safety, Age Limits & Who Should Avoid It

Sea walking is one of the safest water activities in Andaman: you stay at a shallow 6–7 metres, an instructor is beside you the entire time, and you never have to swim or hold your breath. It is generally open to ages 9 to 60, though exact age limits vary by operator.

You should avoid a sea walk, or get a doctor's clearance first, if you:

• Have a heart condition or high blood pressure
• Have serious ear, sinus or respiratory problems
• Are pregnant
• Have recently had surgery or are unwell on the day

Wear contact lenses rather than glasses if you need vision correction, avoid a heavy meal just before, and follow the instructor's hand signals to equalise pressure as you descend. For more do's and don'ts, see our sea walk tips.

How to Book & Reach the Jetty

For North Bay Island, sea walks are booked at the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex in Port Blair, from where the boat departs; for Elephant Beach, you board from the Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) jetty. You can book on the spot, but during the October–May peak it is safer to reserve a slot in advance because daily capacity is limited.

Not sure how to get to the departure point? See how to reach the sea walk jetty. You can also fold a sea walk into a wider water-sports day with scuba diving or snorkelling at the same reefs. Planning a full trip? Start with our Andaman tourism guide.