Know About the Water Sports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Posted by Ganesh Kumar on July 31st, 2017

Think about those vacation days when you had to sit around sulking on the side lines by the pool, watching your friends enjoy the water and have the time of their lives – all because you didn’t know how to swim. Remember all the pangs of jealousy and longing you felt then, while your loved ones splashed around and had fun while you were barely able to dip your feet in the pool. Confused about why you are being asked to remember a bad holiday memory? Because balance is about to be restored to the universe. Because your next trip to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will more than makeup for all your losses! Because this ‘heaven on earth’ is more than just a tropical vacation hotspot – it is THE place for all kinds of water sports and adventures AND you don’t even need to know how to swim to try these out. So put on your life jacket and get ready to have your first taste of water sports thrills in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Here is what this destination has in store for you: 

Banana Boat Rides

These are a splendidly fun water activity that gets you to enjoy all the fun of water skiing while being seated. It is basically a banana shaped inflatable raft that can accommodate up to six people which are towed behind a speed boat. You will be wearing a life jacket and will have an experienced instructor with you to help in case you topple over. 

Snorkelling

“I can’t swim in the kiddy pool and you are recommending I go snorkelling in the open ocean?” Surely your mind must be coming up with all kinds of snarky variations of this sentence. But that’s Andaman for you – it’s a heaven where all your adventure dreams will come true. So head over to Havelock island and get ready to go underwater – a certified instructor will help you explore the colourful depths of the Indian Ocean in a safe yet awesome experience. 

Parasailing

Feel like a bird as your parachute is towed into the air by a speed boat – now that is one experience that everyone should enjoy in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The view from up there will be amazing and trained instructors will help you manage your take-off and landing in the water – what a thrill! 

Sea Walking

This is another water-based adventure that will let you get close with marine life without having to possess any swimming skills whatsoever. You will be walking on the smooth, sandy sea floor, under water, with a helmet on to get you the oxygen for breathing. 

Jet Skiing

If there is any water sport that can make you feel like an action movie hero, it is this one. Jet skiing is pretty much like riding a bike, but get this – you will be riding it on water! The jet-ski jumps about a foot into the air every time it hits a wave beneath, which literally spells out all the thrills that you could have hoped for. AND, in the islands, you can have an instructor as pillion rider with you to take charge of the machine in case you lose control. 

What more can you ask for? Quit sulking beside the pool and book your tickets for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to enjoy all the water fun under the sun – without the ‘swimmers only’ subtext. 

About the Author: 

Andaman Excursion is a Tour operator based at Andaman & Nicobar Islands offering tour packages exclusively to Andaman Islands. We are specialised in handling Honeymoon packages for Andaman Islands. We believe in providing quality service to our clients.