Page Last Update: 20/06/2022
Sea Walk is the most unique and magnanimous experience that you can have in the Andaman Islands. It’s an activity that combines the very best of the scuba diving experience without having to dive and swim constantly.
Imagine getting to walk on the ocean bottom, as if you are walking on the land, without any need to balance or continuous swimming.
You can enjoy a satisfying walk on the ocean bottom, surrounded with live corals up-close, and enjoy the underwater excellence.
Surrounded by hordes of colorful fishes and creatures, you can indulge in the beautiful underwater biodiversity which will make everlasting memories.
To make the experience evergreen, you will also get a video footage of your whole Sea Walk Venture so you can keep it safe as a wonderful memory and show it to your friends & family on Facebook and in person.
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A helmet with a transparent visor is placed on your head. A special apparatus allows normal breathing under the water. Life Guards assist in taking you underwater and accompany you throughout the walk to guarantee your maximum safety. Once there you will experience the undersea world from close and will enjoy walking on the ocean floor.
You will be taken to through the 5-10 min training tutorial where you will learn some tips on walking correctly inside the water and hand signs for communication during your Sea Walk.
Next, a helmet type breather with transparent front will be fixed on your head comfortably and will be connected with the rest of the apparatus for normal underwater breathing.
After the setup you will be taken to the Walking-Spot and slowly leveraged inside the water with wide netted boundaries for maximum safety.
A team of Sea Walk guides will be there with you every step of the way to make sure your experience is safe, hassle-free, and completely out of the world.
Andaman offers a wide variety of water sports but Sea Walk is something that can only be done under just the perfect setup. Therefore there are only 2 places where you'd be able to Underwater Sea Walk.
North Bay at Port Blair
Elephant Beach at Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep).
Note:Underwater Photography is available on addition payment basis.
The Cost of doing Underwater Sea Walk is Rs 3,500/- per person
North Bay is the place to experience Sea Walk in Andaman, and is constantly loved by tourists for the entire underwater splendor it has to offer.
The corals here are divided into small yet dense parts which are home to dozens of magnanimous fish species and lobsters that are waiting to be gazed at in awe and wonder.
The island has to be reached only by a boat and there are no hotels or other place to stay in the island, so you'll have to return back to Port Blair within the same day.
To reach North Bay, you'll have to take a ferry/ Fiber Boat from Junglighat Jetty and also from Aberdeen Jetty (Water Sport Complex).
Boat Timing: Starts at 08:00 am and available till 10:30 am
Ticket Charge for Boat: Rs 860/- per Person
Elephant Beach to be specific is a haven for water sports and probably has the most diverse collection of activities at one place in India. It's no surprise that the Sea Walk in the Isles started from here and it is still the best place to experience it.
The water surrounding the beach is famous for wide strips of underwater volcanic formation that houses one of the richest coral populations, accessible to tourists in the Indian Ocean.
This dense coral forests house some of the most colorful and rare fishes that Andaman has to offer.
Once you are inside the water the weight of your body fades away and you are suddenly surrounded by hoards of fishes and sea creatures that present a beautiful scene around you. To make it even more amusing, the vendors will provide you with bait to feed the fish, so you can feel them around you without having to walk.
By Boat and Trekking is the two way to reach Elephant Beach.
By Boat: To reach Elephant Beach, you'll have to take a Fiber Boat (10 to 12 Capacity) from Near Havelocak Jetty.
Boat Timing: Starts at 07:00 am and available till 11:00 am
Ticket Charge for Boat: Rs 1,000/- per Person
By Trekking: A trekking way is also available from Radhanager Basti and it takes 45 minutes to reach Elephant Beach.
Charge: There is no charge for trekking
Note: Trekking path to Elephant Beach is not suitable with Child & Senior Citizen.
Yes, Children above 12 years of age and people below 60 can easily enjoy Sea Walk.
People who are not allowed in Snorkeling:
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.
The usual depth of sea walking is anywhere from 7-10 meters, depending on the location. The apparatus is made to withstand the pressure generated at this depth, so your experience will stay hassle-free and dreamy.
Yes, it’s perfectly safe because the apparatus is made to withstand high amounts of pressure and can take heavy load for long periods of time.
No, it doesn't get uncomfortable, thanks to the apparatus. It is made to fortify the chest and face of the walker that keeps the pressure away and therefore you can breathe easily without any breath shortness, which is really comfortable.
No, it is not necessary to know swimming for Sea Walk because you won't be swimming in the water but walking on the surface of the sea.
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