It is one of the best watersports for almost every age group to witness the colourful aquatic life beneath the sea surface. Snorkelling in Andaman is recommended to everyone who has fear or is unable to go underwater to discover sea life. The crystal clear of Andaman is quite suitable for exploring marine life and the bottom of the sea up to 12 meters is adequately visible from the sea surface. The age limit for the activity is a minimum of 7 years and a maximum of 70 years and requires no prerequisite medical conditions.
The activity requires a minimum set of equipment (L-shaped snorkel, eyes and nose covering mask, and swimming fins) and training to participate. A L-shaped snorkel helps to breathe while dipping your head into the water, you have to breathe in and out from the mouth itself during the activity. While the other part of the snorkel stays above the sea surface to inhale and exhale natural oxygen. A snorkelling mask helps to cover the eyes and nose and to prevent salt water during the activity. A pair of swimming fins is fruitful for improving body position, kick technique, reducing shoulder stress, increasing strength and endurance and swimming faster.
Popular dive sites for snorkelling in Andaman
Nemo Reef: It is one of the popular dive sites with a depth of up to 9 meters and is recommended for snorkelling activity. Nemo Reef is a shallow dive site located on the shore of Nemo Beach. The dive site is the home of Nemo fish and multiple other species of marine life. The reef starts from 2 meters and goes up to 9 meters deep and has numerous species of coral reefs. The dive site consists of crystal clear water that makes it a spacious location for the activity.
Tribe Gate: The dive site is popular for fishlife and located between the channels of Havelock and John Lawerence Islands. Tribe Gate consists of multiple species of fishlife individuals as well as in groups. Trevally, red spot snappers, and yellow snappers are usually spotted schools of fish in 100 to 1000 numbers. Clear visibility of the dive site up to 12 meters deep makes it a perfect snorkelling spot.
Turtle Beach: It is considered the best site for snorkelling in the Andaman Islands with a depth of 3-10 meters. The dive site is remotely located near Elephant Beach and attracts a number of tourists for snorkelling and other watersports. The dive site is popular for live coral reefs widely scattered below the sea surface. The formation of live corals is the home of different species of fishlife and other sea animals. The crystal clear blue water and suitable surface temperature make it a favourable snorkelling spot.
Cost of snorkelling in Andaman
The price range for snorkelling activity differs location-wise, the quality of the camera for photography, and how long you want to do the activity. Usually, the cost of snorkelling in Andaman varies from 2500 to 3500 per person per location for 30 minutes of activity along with 20 photos and 1 video of 2 minutes. The cost of snorkelling at the dive sites close to the beach is cheaper compared to dive sites located beyond the coastline.
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