Description
Sea Walk in Andaman Islands
Things you need to know
Sea Walk is the most unique and great experience that you can have in the Andaman Islands. It’s an activity that combines the very best of the scuba diving experience without having to dive and swim constantly.
Imagine getting to walk on the ocean bottom, as if you are walking on the land, without any need to balance or continuous swimming.
You can enjoy a satisfying walk on the ocean bottom, surrounded with live corals up-close, and enjoy the underwater excellence.
Surrounded by hordes of colorful fishes and creatures, you can indulge in the beautiful underwater biodiversity which will make everlasting memories.
To make the experience evergreen, you will also get a video footage of your whole Sea Walk Venture so you can keep it safe as a wonderful memory and show it to your friends & family on Facebook and in person.
Best Places to Sea Walk in Andaman:
Andaman offers a wide variety of water sports but sea walk is something that can only be done under just the perfect setup. Therefore there are only 2 places where you'd be able to sea-walk in Andaman.
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Havelock Island
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North Bay
1. Sea Walk in Havelock Island:
Havelock, Elephant Beach to be specific is a haven for water sports in all of Andaman and probably has the most diverse collection of activities at one place in India. It's no surprise that the sea walk in the islands started from here and it is still the best place to experience it.
The waters surrounding the beach is famous for wide strips of underwater volcanic formation that houses one of the most richest coral population, accessible to tourists in the Indian ocean.
This dense coral forests house some of the most colorful and rare fishes that Andaman has to offer.
Once you are inside the water the weight of your body fades away and yo are suddenly surrounded by hoards of fishes and sea creatures that present a beautiful scene around you. To make it even more amusing, the vendors will provide you with bait to feed the fish, so you can feel them around you without having to walk. Overall, a great experience that you'll never forget in your life.
2. Sea Walk at North Bay:
North Bay is the second best place to experience sea walk in Andaman, and is constantly loved by tourists for all the underwater splendor it has to offer.
The corals here are divided into small yet dense parts which are home to dozens of magnanimous fish species and lobsters that are waiting to be gazed at in awe and wonder.
North Bay Island, Andaman- Platform for Water Sports Boarding
The island has to be reached only by a boat and there are no hotels or other place to stay in the island, so you'll have to return back to Port Blair within the same day.
A great place to visit for sea walk if you'd like a unique experience and don't mind spending some time there.
How it Works:
- You will be taken to through the 5-10 min training tutorial where you will learn some tips on walking correctly inside the water and hand signs for communication during your Sea Walk.
- Next, a helmet type breather with transparent front will be fixed on your head comfortably and will be connected with the rest of the apparatus for normal underwater breathing.
- After the setup you will be taken to the Walking-Spot and slowly leveraged inside the water with wide netted boundaries for maximum safety.
- A team of Sea Walk guides will be there with you every step of the way to make sure your experience is safe, hassle-free, and completely out of the world.
