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The Andaman Islands, reached by domestic flight from mainland India, offer coral reef diving that is genuinely clearer and richer than anything on the Kerala or Goa coast, centred on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Havelock's Radhanagar Beach is regularly rated among Asia's better beaches, and dive centres there run trips for both certified divers and first-timers on introductory dives. It is the one item on this list that requires flight time and forward planning rather than fitting into a beach-hopping day.

Reviewed by Experience My India Editorial Team · Updated 13 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • RouteAndaman Islands
  • Best seasonMonsoon period, which we confirm
  • IncludedTransfers and sightseeing
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and transfers arranged across the island hop
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Fly to Port Blair

    Step 1

    • A domestic flight from a mainland hub (commonly Chennai or Kolkata) into Port Blair, the Andamans' main airport.

  2. Transfer to Havelock or Neil

    Step 2

    • A further ferry (or, on some routes, a short flight) from Port Blair to Havelock Island or Neil Island, where the dive centres and beach stays are based.

  3. Dive days

    Step 3

    • Diving is arranged by the day with a local operator, timed around your certification level and the reef sites open that season.

  4. Beach time and the return

    Step 4

    • Non-diving days are for Radhanagar Beach and the islands themselves, before the reverse ferry-and-flight route back to the mainland.
Scuba diving in havelock islandStep 1 · Fly to Port Blair
Scuba diving in havelock island

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Everything else on this hub is mainland India: Kerala's backwaters and Goa's beaches are reached by road once you land.
  • Introductory (discover) dives for non-certified divers, run with an instructor, typically a shallow single dive after a briefing on shore.
  • The payoff is water clarity that mainland India's coast does not offer.
  • Certification courses (such as an Open Water course) for those who want to dive independently afterwards, run over several days.

Full description

Why the Andamans are different from Kerala and Goa

Everything else on this hub is mainland India: Kerala's backwaters and Goa's beaches are reached by road once you land. The Andaman Islands sit out in the Bay of Bengal and require a domestic flight, commonly connecting through Chennai or Kolkata, into Port Blair, followed by a further ferry or short flight to reach Havelock or Neil Island.

The payoff is water clarity that mainland India's coast does not offer. Havelock Island (officially renamed Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) both have established dive centres working coral reef sites, and Havelock's Radhanagar Beach is widely known as one of the region's most attractive beaches.

What diving here involves

  • Introductory (discover) dives for non-certified divers, run with an instructor, typically a shallow single dive after a briefing on shore.
  • Certification courses (such as an Open Water course) for those who want to dive independently afterwards, run over several days.
  • Dives for already-certified divers on the islands' reef sites, booked by the dive or as a multi-dive package with a local operator.
  • Radhanagar Beach on Havelock is a beach stop in its own right, separate from the diving, and is often combined with a dive day.

Includes

  • Guide support and transfers arranged across the Port Blair to island hop
  • Coordination with a local dive operator

Not included

  • Domestic and international flights
  • Ferry tickets
  • Dive and certification course fees (which vary by operator and are confirmed on your quote)
  • Travel insurance

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

Andaman Islands (Havelock/Swaraj Dweep & Neil/Shaheed Dweep)

Know before you go

  • This requires more advance planning than anything else on this hub: flights, ferries and dive-centre availability all need booking ahead, especially in peak season.
  • Modest swimwear norms apply as elsewhere on Indian beaches, though the islands' tourist beaches are used to international visitors.

Best season and how it fits your trip

The Andamans have their own season, distinct from Kerala's and Goa's, since they sit in the Bay of Bengal; the calmer, clearer diving window generally falls outside the region's own monsoon period, which we confirm against your travel dates on enquiry. Because the flight and ferry connections take real time, this is usually planned as a dedicated Andaman leg of a wider India trip rather than a same-day add-on.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Honest cautions

  • Not all Andaman beaches are lifeguard-patrolled; the same caution about currents and swimming outside marked areas applies here as on the mainland coast.
  • If you are not certified to dive, an introductory dive is the way in — no prior experience is required, but a basic swimming ability is.

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

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  • Registered business

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  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

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  • No payment to start

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Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

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  • 500+ vetted local guides

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    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to the Andaman Islands?

By domestic flight from a mainland Indian hub, commonly Chennai or Kolkata, into Port Blair, followed by a ferry or short flight onward to Havelock or Neil Island.

Do I need to be a certified diver?

No. Dive centres on Havelock and Neil Island run introductory dives for first-timers with an instructor, as well as courses and dives for certified divers.

Is Andaman diving better than anything in Goa or Kerala?

For water clarity and reef life, yes — the Andamans offer genuinely clear water and coral reefs that mainland India's Arabian Sea coast does not have.

What is Radhanagar Beach?

A well-known beach on Havelock Island, often visited alongside diving, and regularly rated among the region's better beaches.

How many days should I allow for an Andaman trip?

Allow for the flight and ferry connections on top of your island time; this is best planned as a dedicated leg of your trip rather than a quick add-on, and we confirm a suggested length once we know your diving goals.

Is the Andaman trip suitable for non-divers?

Yes. Radhanagar Beach and the islands themselves are worth visiting even without diving, and snorkelling is a lower-commitment alternative to a full dive.

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Tell us your diving experience and how many days you can give the Andamans, and we will plan the flight, ferry and island stay around it.

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