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Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Andaman at Neil Island

Havelock Island & Port Blair & Neil

Overview

A glass-bottom boat ride in the Andaman Islands offers a unique and mesmerizing way to explore the vibrant underwater world without getting wet. The crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea make it an ideal location for this thrilling experience. Glass-bottom boat excursions are renowned attractions in the islands. These specialized vessels are designed for observing underwater marine life from above, featuring transparent floors that offer unobstructed views of colorful corals and diverse marine ecosystems. Whether overcoming fears or health concerns, opt for a glass-bottom boat ride to marvel at the marvelous beauty beneath the sea while exploring the enchanting islands. 

 

Best Time:

The best time for a glass-bottom boat ride in the Andaman Islands is during the dry season, which typically spans from late November to mid-April. During these months, the weather is relatively calm, and the sea conditions are ideal for enjoying a smooth and enjoyable boat ride. The skies are clear, and the water visibility is at its best, allowing you to fully appreciate the underwater beauty.

Best Weather:

The weather in the Andaman Islands is tropical, with two main seasons – the dry season (November to April) and the monsoon season (May to October). The best weather for a glass-bottom boat ride is during the dry season when the temperatures are moderate, and rainfall is minimal. This ensures a comfortable and pleasant experience, both on the boat and while exploring the underwater world.

Favorable Spots:

  • Glass-Bottom Boat Excursions in Port Blair: North Bay & Jolly Buoy Islands

North Bay Islands, also known as Coral Island, boast abundant coral reserves, offering an astounding view of the fringing reefs from glass-bottom boats. As the closest destination to Port Blair, North Bay provides convenient access to this remarkable experience. Meanwhile, Jolly Buoy Island, with its stunning coral reserve open for only six months a year, remains pristine and untouched due to limited visitation, offering an unrivaled opportunity to admire the vibrant corals during glass-bottom boat rides in its crystal-clear waters.

  • Havelock’s Elephant Beach

At Havelock’s Elephant Beach, renowned for its water sports activities, visitors can opt for glass-bottom boat rides to explore the captivating coral reefs. Amidst the bustling atmosphere of the beach, hopping onto a glass-bottom boat provides a tranquil escape, allowing for an immersive experience in the beauty of the underwater world.

  • Exploring Marine Marvels at Neil Island: Glass-Bottom Boat Tours at Bharatpur Beach

Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island offers glass-bottom boat rides for those seeking to uncover the island’s underwater wonders. Ideal for enthusiasts of marine life, these rides provide an opportunity to witness the vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine ecosystems. When in Neil Island, embarking on a glass-bottom boat tour at Bharatpur Beach promises an unforgettable journey beneath the waves.

What to expect

  • Clear Visibility:

The Andaman Islands are known for their clear and unpolluted waters, providing excellent visibility during the glass-bottom boat ride. This ensures a vivid and memorable experience.

  • Diverse Marine Life:

The Andaman Sea is home to a diverse range of marine life, from vibrant coral reefs to colorful fish. You can expect to see an array of underwater creatures during the boat ride.

  • Comfort and Safety:

The glass-bottom boat offers a comfortable and safe way to explore the underwater world, making it suitable for individuals of all ages and swimming abilities.

  • Guided Experience:

Knowledgeable guides accompany the glass-bottom boat ride, providing valuable information about marine life, coral reefs, and the importance of preserving the underwater ecosystem.

  • Family-Friendly:

The glass-bottom boat ride is a family-friendly activity, making it an ideal choice for those traveling with children or elderly family members.

FAQs

What is a glass bottom boat ride?

A glass bottom boat ride allows you to observe marine life and coral reefs through a transparent section at the bottom of the boat without getting wet.

Where can I take a glass bottom boat ride in the Andaman Islands?

Popular locations include North Bay Island, Jolly Buoy Island, Elephant Beach in Havelock Island, and Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island​.

Is the glass bottom boat ride safe for children and the elderly?

Yes, these rides are suitable for all ages, including children and elderly passengers, as they are conducted in calm waters and do not require any swimming skills.

Are there any restrictions on who can take the ride?

There are generally no age or health restrictions for taking a glass bottom boat ride, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.

What is the best time of year to take a glass bottom boat ride in the Andamans?

The best time is during the dry season, from October to May, when the weather is pleasant, and the water visibility is at its best​

The price is INR 1000 per person, with additional charges for car transfers. (Please add the note about rates)

Voices of Delight:
What our Clients Say!

– Dr. Sandipchandrasekar Anantharamamakris

“It was a fantastic experience.Thank you!”

– Dr. Suresh Khemka

“Overall everything was very good and we had an pleasant trip”

– Mr. Abhay P. Shah

“Excellent Trip”

– Mr. Ajay Varghese

“I booked Andaman tour package with andaman love and it was a awesome trip with a great scuba diving experience.”

– Mr. Amit Basavaraj Hosur

“Great Experience”

– Mr. Arihant Jain

“Trip was memorable”

– Mr. Arjun Biswas

“It was an amazing experience”

– Mr. Arjun Kakkad

“Great food in something different & loved radha nagar beach. Awesome trip. Hospitality was really great “

– Mr. Arvind Vinayak Nagawade

“I booked Andaman tour package with andaman love and enjoyed water sports in elephanta beach. Scuba diving was a great experience. Ross island trip was really good. Wonderful trip”

– Mr. Ashokkumar Purshottamdas Patel

“Enjoyed radha nagar beach. Overll the trip was superb.”

– Mr. B V Girish

“Deep sea snorkeling at Elephant beach.Very good we all enjoyed,it was really a memorable for all of us”

– Mr. Bhanu Mathur

“Enjoyed Radhanagar Beach and elephant beach.Our tour guides were very helpful And accomodating in every scenario so special thanks to them.”

– Mr. Birendra Kumar Patni

“Overall good”

– Mr. CP Jithendar

“Elephanata beach and the Natural Bridge visit was wonderful and really great to the team support.”

– Mr. Devendra Kumar Mehar

“Scuba and sea walk experience was unbeliveable. Thanks for the staffs for the support. Overall wonderful experience.”

– Mr. Dinesh Madhavan Maran

“Enjoyed the watewr activities in elephant beach. Excellent and more memorabel.”

– Mr. Durga Venkata Subbaraju Cherukuvada

“Explored and enjoyed Skuba drive ,Parasailing,snorkelling,beach photography and swimming. Its was fantastic”

– Mr. Indermohanjit Singh Sidhu

“Walkdown to radhanagar beach was really nice. Overall very good trip”

– Mr. Jagdish Prasad Sati

“Baratang and havelock trip was really a good experience. Very good and hope in future suggest the same for our friends and family.”

– Mr. Kandula LavaKumar

“Its was superb experience. Overall satisfactory.”

– Mr. Karthikeyan Muthusamy

“Scuba diving experience ws really good. This trip was a memorable for me.”

– Mr. Kothapalli Phani Varma

“overall Good and satisfactory”

– Mr. M D Venkatesh

“This Toure is Memorable in our family life. Excellent.”

– Mr. M D Venkatesh

“Good trip and great experience”

– Mr. Mahesh Kumar

“It was our first vacation done through a travel partner and we loved tge experience. Faraway has made our visit a memorable one with all arrangements”

– Mr. Muktha Vishvas

“The tour was so memorable to us”

– Mr. Patel Dineshbhai Muljibhai

“Snorkeling at elephant beach booked by us directly, excellent experience compared to dolfin boat ride. Excellent staff.”

– Mr. Prakash K

“Elephant beach in havelock was a good experience. Excellent trip.”

– Mr. Puneet Khurana

“Private beach at Silversand Laxmanpur beach, elephant beach.”

– Mr. R K Purushothaman Pillai

“Radhanagar beach was so clean and amazing. It was a great experience.”

– Mr. R. Venkateshkumar

“Scuba Diving experience was great. The trip was good and one of the memorable moments and well assisted by the teams.”

– Mr. Rahul Dawar

“Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach was so good and cool. It was a great experience, specially when everything was arranged so well and making our family trip an amazing one! Thank you so much 😊”

– Mr. Rahul Katyal

“Extremely delightful”

– Mr. Rahul Viswanathan Menon

“Beautiful place and so good supportive staff and team.”

– Mr. Rajesh Arya

“Radhanagar Beach, it was beautiful. This was a wonderful and memorable trip. Over all experience was good and thanks to the team”

– Mr. Ramesh Vempati

“Radhanagar beach and Scuba diving was really amazing. Overall excellent visit and team support.”

– Mr. Ruman Saghir

“Loved Radhanagar beach. Fantastic tour with great memories with my family.”

– Mr. Sagar Rajesh Soni

“Amazing Trip”

– Mr. Sandeep Bhanudas Kotkar

“It was an great experience in andaman with the far away team. They planned our trip in a perfect way due to which we explored many places .”

– Mr. Sanjay Gupta

“Radhanagar beach visit was really nice. It was wonderfull experience.”

– Mr. Sanjay Ramawatar Choudhary

“Good stay and trip”

– Mr. Shravan Choudhary

“All Staff was so polite to us. Very happy to come over andaman island.”

– Mr. Srichand P

“Activities at Elephant beach and stay at Tillar Siro. Wonderful and we had a super trip.”

– Mr. Tarlochan Singh Saluja

“Stay at havelock and Lemon tree hotel and beaches.Very nice.”

– Mr. Venkat P Reddi

“Sea walk and Radha Nagar Beach was amazing. It was a lovely and beautiful holiday and the staff were very hospitable and helpful.”

– Mr. Vikram Jain

“Elephant beach in havelock was a good experience. Good trip.”

– Mr. Vimal Kumar Mishra

“Scuba dining in Havelock was a great and new experience. I will say incredible andaman.”

– Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav

“It was awesome to be at Andaman island. Great sight seeing, every place is awesome as said blue heaven it’s true weather is awesome. Revisit soon. “

– Mr. Yash Upadhyay

“Radhanagar beach and laxmanpur beach visit was so cool. Loved the nature and sea. I was like itys awesome. “

– Ms. Neela Vivek Natu

“Scuba diving, Radha nagar beach and Neil island trip was really good . Specially the team and tour manager’s cordination and support was excellent. “

– Ms. Rekha Yadav

“Eastern gate hotel had very nice service and staff.The trip was excellent and joyous “

– Ms. Sunitha Pavan

“In Havelock we enjoyed Scuba, snorkelling and radhanagar beach. Overall excellent trip.”

Voices of Delight:
What our Clients Say!

“It was a fantastic experience.Thank you”

– Dr. Sandipchandrasekar Anantharamamakris

“Overall everything was very good and we had an pleasant trip”

– Dr. Suresh Khemka

“Excellent Trip”

– Mr. Abhay P. Shah

“I booked Andaman tour package with andaman love and it was a awesome trip with a great scuba diving experience”

– Mr. Ajay Varghese

“Great Experience”

– Mr. Amit Basavaraj Hosur

“Trip was memorable”

– Mr. Arihant Jain

“It was an amazing experience “

– Mr. Arjun Biswas

“Great food in something different & loved radha nagar beach. Awesome trip. Hospitality was really great “

– Mr. Arjun Kakkad

“I booked Andaman tour package with andaman love and enjoyed water sports in elephanta beach. Scuba diving was a great experience. Ross island trip was really good. Wonderful trip”

– Mr. Arvind Vinayak Nagawade

“Enjoyed radha nagar beach. Overll the trip was superb.”

– Mr. Ashokkumar Purshottamdas Patel

“Deep sea snorkeling at Elephant beach.Very good we all enjoyed,it was really a memorable for all of us”

– Mr. B V Girish

“Enjoyed Radhanagar Beach and elephant beach.Our tour guides were very helpful And accomodating in every scenario so special thanks to them.”

– Mr. Bhanu Mathur

“Overall good”

– Mr. Birendra Kumar Patni

“Elephanata beach and the Natural Bridge visit was wonderful and really great to the team support.”

– Mr. CP Jithendar

“Scuba and sea walk experience was unbeliveable. Thanks for the staffs for the support. Overall wonderful experience.”

– Mr. Devendra Kumar Mehar

“Enjoyed the watewr activities in elephant beach. Excellent and more memorabel. “

– Mr. Dinesh Madhavan Maran

“Explored and enjoyed Skuba drive ,Parasailing,snorkelling,beach photography and swimming. Its was fantastic”

– Mr. Durga Venkata Subbaraju Cherukuvada

“Walkdown to radhanagar beach was really nice. Overall very good trip”

– Mr. Indermohanjit Singh Sidhu

“Baratang and havelock trip was really a good experience. Very good and hope in future suggest the same for our friends and family.”

– Mr. Jagdish Prasad Sati

“Its was superb experience. Overall satisfactory. “

– Mr. Kandula LavaKumar

“Scuba diving experience ws really good. This trip was a memorable for me.”

– Mr. Karthikeyan Muthusamy

“overall Good and satisfactory”

– Mr. Kothapalli Phani Varma

“This Toure is Memorable in our family life. Excellent.”

– Mr. M D Venkatesh

“Good trip and great experience”

– Mr. M D Venkatesh

“It was our first vacation done through a travel partner and we loved tge experience. Faraway has made our visit a memorable one with all arrangements”

– Mr. Mahesh Kumar

“The tour was so memorable to us”

– Mr. Muktha Vishvas

“Snorkeling at elephant beach booked by us directly, excellent experience compared to dolfin boat ride. Excellent staff.”

– Mr. Patel Dineshbhai Muljibhai

“Elephant beach in havelock was a good experience. Excellent trip.”

– Mr. Prakash K

“Private beach at Silversand Laxmanpur beach, elephant beach.”

– Mr. Puneet Khurana

“Radhanagar beach was so clean and amazing. It was a great experience.”

– Mr. R K Purushothaman Pillai

“Scuba Diving experience was great. The trip was good and one of the memorable moments and well assisted by the teams.”

– Mr. R. Venkateshkumar

“Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach was so good and cool. It was a great experience, specially when everything was arranged so well and making our family trip an amazing one! Thank you so much 😊”

– Mr. Rahul Dawar

“Extremely delightful”

– Mr. Rahul Katyal

“Beautiful place and so good supportive staff and team. “

– Mr. Rahul Viswanathan Menon

“Radhanagar Beach, it was beautiful. This was a wonderful and memorable trip. Over all experience was good and thanks to the team”

– Mr. Rajesh Arya

“Radhanagar beach and Scuba diving was really amazing. Overall excellent visit and team support. “

– Mr. Ramesh Vempati

“Loved Radhanagar beach. Fantastic tour with great memories with my family.”

– Mr. Ruman Saghir

“Amazing Trip”

– Mr. Sagar Rajesh Soni

“It was an great experience in andaman with the far away team. They planned our trip in a perfect way due to which we explored many places .”

– Mr. Sandeep Bhanudas Kotkar

“Radhanagar beach visit was really nice. It was wonderfull experience. “

– Mr. Sanjay Gupta

“Good stay and trip”

– Mr. Sanjay Ramawatar Choudhary

“All Staff was so polite to us. Very happy to come over andaman island.”

– Mr. Shravan Choudhary

“Activities at Elephant beach and stay at Tillar Siro. Wonderful and we had a super trip.”

– Mr. Srichand P

“Stay at havelock and Lemon tree hotel and beaches.Very nice.”

– Mr. Tarlochan Singh Saluja

“Sea walk and Radha Nagar Beach was amazing. It was a lovely and beautiful holiday and the staff were very hospitable and helpful.”

– Mr. Venkat P Reddi

“Elephant beach in havelock was a good experience. Good trip.”

– Mr. Vikram Jain

“Scuba dining in Havelock was a great and new experience. I will say incredible andaman. “

– Mr. Vimal Kumar Mishra

“It was awesome to be at Andaman island. Great sight seeing, every place is awesome as said blue heaven it’s true weather is awesome. Revisit soon. “

– Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav

“Radhanagar beach and laxmanpur beach visit was so cool. Loved the nature and sea. I was like itys awesome. “

– Mr. Yash Upadhyay

“Scuba diving, Radha nagar beach and Neil island trip was really good . Specially the team and tour manager’s cordination and support was excellent. “

– Ms. Neela Vivek Natu

“Eastern gate hotel had very nice service and staff.The trip was excellent and joyous”

– Ms. Rekha Yadav

“In Havelock we enjoyed Scuba, snorkelling and radhanagar beach. Overall excellent trip. “

– Ms. Sunitha Pavan

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