North Bay Island

A trip to the Water land named North Bay Island, is one of the most popular places to visit in Andaman along with Ross Island.  Even you can just add to your list Ross Island and North Bay Island for the most memorable trip. It is a complete package. The best thing about this place is the water sports. The main boarding point of the place keeps on changing as per the rules of the government. The complexity of water sports here are adventurous and thrilling. 

How to reach North Bay Island?

It is absolutely safe to visit the place directly. This is available from very few cities across the globe. It is expensive. It is better to opt for a flight to Port Blair and then to North Bay Island by boat ride or by car. 

North Bay Island timings

The best time frame to witness the beauty of North Bay Island is 8 am to -4:30 pm in the evenings.

North Bay Island water sports

North Bay Island is the quintessence of the marine attractiveness. The water sports here are marvellous and of various types.

1. Snorkeling

One of the wildest activities that you can witness in water sport is snorkeling.  It is completely different from scuba diving. Here you stay on the surface of the water dripping inside the marine till the time you have breath-hold. There is no oxygen cylinder with you. You just need to know how to swim. 

Cost: It is cheaper compared to Scuba diving. It is Rs 500 for the 15 minutes of snorkeling activity into the marine. 
Timing: In the morning hours only 

2. Sea Walking

We know how to walk, but walking inside the bed of the sea is an experience to add. Witness the beautiful flora and fauna, various fishes and coral reefs while just walking on the sea bed of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. You can click images by paying a charge of Rs. 4000. This activity is usually done in Havelock Island. 

Cost: For 40 minutes they charge Rs 2700 per head 
Timing: As planned with the Trainer

3. Glass-bottom Boat Ride

Not everyone has the brave heart to witness the adventurous boat rides. This glass-bottom boat ride is fun and healthy. You can enjoy the marine at its best when advancing in this water sport.  The submarine creatures, the aquamarine creatures all are witnesses at its best possible way in this ride. 

Cost:  Rs 300 per head 
Time: all day, preferably mornings 

4. Semi Submarine Coral Safari

This is another interesting ride where the entire vehicle is of glass windows. You can see the submarine come near to you, and witness their movements.  You can see the fishes in the bunch and coral reefs of various kinds.

Cost: Depends on the time duration, it is quite costly.
Timing: Entire day

North Bay Island scuba diving

Diving into the marine life to witness the natural growth of plants and their life is one of the lifetime experiences. It offers a great opportunity for you to witness the ocean works with ease. To see the coral reefs growing as they wish to be is a lovely experience overall.

There are few coolest things that you can explore while doing the scuba diving. It includes; 

•         Discover the shipwreck sunken
•         Dive directly to the deep blue sea to witness the blue hole
•         Doe experience the mantra rays at the night
•         Dive in every continent 
•         Do go near to the school of fishes flying inside
•         Explore the ocean currents.
•         Spectate the wildest migraine of the wildlife 

Exploring Scuba dive in North Bay Island is of ultimate experience. You can witness the fun ride in a much reasonable cost only here.
 
Cost: 2000 -4000 per person

Timing: No determined time set is there. You require showing up in the morning hours.

Important points to keep in mind:

•         Since this place is important for water sport, you must carry extra clothes and undergarments to keep yourself dry from the wet water rides. 
•         Discuss your fears and body problems (if any) before you opt for any dive.
•         The scuba dive and snorkeling is not done in the evening so be clear when your water sport is happening.

Andaman tour package, especially the place North Bay Island, is best explored in the months of November to May.  The weather is perfect and no tint of rain is witnessed majorly.  The water activities are best done at this time. The main attraction for this place remains the coral reefs and obviously the water sports.