One of the many spots offering scuba diving experience in the Andamans, try and be one of the first to enter the water to avoid murky waters.
This is one of the key place for water sports activities, snorkeling, glass bottom boat ride and scuba diving. However, the infrastructure of the place is very poor. There’s no proper waiting or changing room. The toilet is far away and unclean. The staff handling the water sport activities doesn’t seem to be well trained. The gears provided are dirty and looks unhygienic. It is strongly recommended to carry one own snorkelling tube to the islands of Andaman. It also suggested to carry one’s own swimming costume and towel. Scuba diving, which costa around 3000 per pax, should have been more organized. If you are a couple or a family planning to go underwater and want a photo together, please tell the trainers and divers beforehand. Or else once separated it would be impossible to be together again. The scuba package includes underwater photographs, quality of which is not very great. Too much activities in too little time also makes it a clumsy affair to remember.
This island also known as coral island has a rich history. Guides will be found saying that backside of Rs. 20 Note has the photo of north bay island. Scuba diving, glass bottom boat, sea walk, snorkeling are some activities done here. All the tour agents will bring you at this island for water activities only. Scuba dive will cost you 3500 rupees whereas sea walk costs 3200 rupees. Glass bottom boat cost is Rs. 300 where you will be able to see the corals and marine life under water. Best for those who do not wish to get wet and yet see the corals.
the island is accessible by glass bottom boats which was a nice experience. scuba, snorkeling and sea walk are the activities available. we had booked sea walk but couldn't do that due to some VIP visit but we did snorkeling which was quite good.this island had several fast food joints and was far better for foodies when compared to ross island.
North Bay Island Best Place in Andaman and Nicobar for Water Activities.its a lovely place to go for a day’s trip..you can do jet skii, speed water boat ride, snorkeling and other such activities at the beautiful North Bay Island.
This is really a waste of money.From Abeerdeen jetty u will be charged some 500 Rs. for this waste of time island.Good if u want to see corals only.Beauty of beach was average.Not good for bathing in beach.I do not recommend this.
It is an ideal beach for scuba diving.There is no need to do glass boat ride if planning for scuba diving or snorkelling.There is also no need to do snorkelling if doing scuba diving.The charges at jetty point are discounted.
We were taken to this island to do Under Sea Water walk, which was indeed once in a lifetime experience. The island itself is restricted and only a patch of it is accessible and require one to take a 10Rs ticket to enter. Inside you have various eateries and shacks which provide basic food and has a bunch of shops selling shells and other local artefacts. Various water activities like snorkelling(600Rs per person), scuba diving(Rs 3500) , glass bottom boat ride (Rs 300) etc are done here.Basically they have created small round pockets in the water near the beach where they have a lot of live corals and fishes and they take you into these pockets as part of various activities.The under sea water walk was part of our tour package (costs Rs 3200) and was indeed one unique experience walking on sea bed and touching live corals , feeding beautiful fishes.This island also has the light house which one can see on the back of 20 Indian rupee note.
Firstly, if you do not intend to participate in water sports, snorkeling or sea walk, then you can drop this island from your itinerary. The island does not have a proper beach, there are few shops, but the place stinks, the public toilets are not maintained properly.
The place is better than Goa and Kerala in terms of beach maintenance. The water is clean and good for scuba diving. Lack of good restaurants and good food hubs disappoint you.