- Snorkeling in Jolly Buoy/ Red Skin Island
- Water Sports in Andaman Islands
Snorkeling
- The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling in Andaman – clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in andamans
- Snorkelling is the process of swimming on the surface of the water while outfitted with a designed tube known as a snorkel (A snorkel is a tube around 30 cm long, generally L or J-shaped and fixed with a mouth piece at the lower end, and designed of rubber or plastic.
- It is applied for breathing air from over the water surface area when the wearer’s mouth area and nose are submerged) coupled with swim fins occasionally. Utilizing this equipment permits the snorkeller to notice underwater attractions for extended time periods with comparatively small effort.
- It is a well-known fun activity in andamans.
Snorkelling at Red Skin Island
- Red Skin island is the twin sister of Jolly Buoy and is easily reachable by a boat. The island is small and is only open for tourists for 6 months, when Jolly Buoy is closed. The location is ecstatic and surrounded by nature from all sides that opens up to a magnanimous beach.
- The shorelines are clean and complimented with clean blue waters with above average visibility that allows for decent underwater sight.The coral population is dense and populated with abundant marine life of all shapes and species.
- The diversity of corals here are unmatched by any other location in Andamans which makes this spot really great for snorkelers.To reach the island one has to take a ferry from the Wandoor beach and take forest permits to snorkel near the shore.
Snorkelling at Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy is yet another great place to snorkel in Andaman for both experienced and novice enthusiasts.
- The island is pretty small and has numerous water sport centers offering snorkeling at an affordable rate.The waters surrounding Jolly Buoy is clear enough for a perfect inside view underwater.
- The water is stable and the currents are stable near the shoreline which doesn't mix the underlying sand to mix with the water, allows it to stay clear.The marine life is well preserved and abundant.
- The shoreline is filled with large hoards of corals including blue, red and sponge, that house a wide variety of some of the most unique fishes in Andamans, including the fairly rare clown and zebra fish. All trips to the island has to be made via a ferry or boat which leaves from the Wandoor Jetty and reaches there in half and hour.
- A standard snorkeling package includes all tickets, ferries, permits and snorkeling equipment so you can enjoy your impeccable experience without any second thoughts. For those who'd like to travel there by themselves, a special permit to snorkel is needed which is issued by the forest department, so make sure to take care of that before planning your trip.
- Furthermore, for ferry ticketing, a photo with identity and residence proof is required. Another thing to note is that, to preserve the coral population, Jolly Buoy is open only for 6 months, from April to November (subject to change), after which the Red Skin Island is open for tourists.
- Age limit for Snorkeling in the islands?
Children above 10 years of age and people below 60 can easily enjoy snorkeling, given an experienced snorkeler is present there to assist.?
People who are not allowed to Snorkel in the isles include:
- Pregnant Women.
- Senior citizens above the age of 60.
- People with heart conditions.
- People with breathing difficulties.
- People under heavy medication or in need of care.
- People with have psychological conditions which cause distortion or panic underwater.
- 18% GST will be applicable.
- If there are uncertain condition like (Weather Condition) we will refund you the full amount.
- If the Reservation is cancelled from your end , the amount which you have paid will be non refundable.
- If you have already done the reservation due to some circumstances
- If you need to postpone a reservation that you have already made, you can do so within 2 to 3 days only.
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