Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.
The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report
General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :
What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?
On arrival at Port Blair :
1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).
2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.
3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.
What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?
If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.
If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:
a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.
Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.
Feel in control as you zip in your high-motored jet ski as your cruise through the ocean at your own pace. As the powerful motor splits the water and heads into the ocean, the adrenaline is sure to kick in. It truly is an experience worth trying. Tourists enjoy the scenic ocean plunging right onto their water scooter, at such high speeds that thrill in itself cannot be undermined. Every child and adult’s dream is to ski ride through the water.
People tend to satisfy their adrenaline rush by going crazy in the water. It is an activity full of fun and amusement. If you are looking for a water sports adventure like never before, a jet ski ride is the one for you. It lets you feel as if you are the queen or king of your jet, marching along the turquoise water.
Jet skis are jet-powered water scooters run by powerful engines. With no need for professional training to try jet ski rides, they are easy to operate and full of fun.
You can enjoy a jet ski ride on Neil Island with wholesome delight and vigour. The island is a picturesque beauty, lying at a distance of 37 kilometres from Port Blair. It provides for a mesmerizing water surface for jet ski rides. You can enjoy jet skiing with your friends and family on this beautiful island.
There is not any age restriction as such for jet skiing. It is an activity for both—adults and children. While doing it, you are wearing a safety jacket as well.
