Snorkelling in Andaman is the practice of swimming / floating on or through a body of water with a minimum basic equipment that is dive mask, swimming fins, and a snorkel (breathing tube). Snorkelling is a most popular recreational activity. Through snorkelling, one can enjoy the exotic view of underwater coral reefs and marine life. Snorkelling is simple and possible with anyone who has the interest to view underwater coral reefs and marine life.

Snorkeling is done all throughout the main islands of Andaman. Some of them are:

Havelock Island– Havelock Islands is one of the most sought after places in Andaman for snorkelling. There are many beaches on the island which offer snorkelling. Among the several beaches, Elephant beach is the favourite among the tourists. Apart from offering snorkelling, Elephant beach gives pleasure of riding young elephants too. The water here is shallow and is best for beginners. The corals near this island are almost in their natural habitat untouched giving the experience of lifetime.

North Bay Island– North Bay Island is the closest island to Port Blair where one gets to experience Snorkeling. Since it likes closest to the Capital, it is the most convenient beach to experience the sport. A ferry takes people across the Aberdeen Jetty and brings them back. The corals of this island are spread over a very large area and one gets to have a very close and intimate view of the marine life.

Neil Islands– Neil Islands lying away from the main city of Port Blair has less crowd than rest of the islands. Snorkeling in Neil Islands provides altogether a different experience than the other islands. Bharatpur Beach is the most favorite beach of the island for water sports. The beaches of the island have a different atmosphere than the others. The white sandy beaches and somewhat lesser crowds draw people to this island for snorkelling.