Where is Long Island in Andaman?

Long Island is in the Middle Andaman group, about 30 nautical miles (roughly 55 km) north of Havelock. It is known for Lalaji Bay, an uninhabited white-sand beach on its north-west coast.

Is Long Island worth visiting?

If you want an empty beach day with no crowds, yes - strongly. Lalaji Bay is one of the few Andaman beaches where you will have a kilometre of white sand to yourself. The snorkel reef is healthy and the cruise itself is half the experience.

What is Lalaji Bay famous for?

Lalaji Bay is Long Island's flagship beach - a long undeveloped curve of white sand on the north-west coast. It is famous for being almost completely untouched, with no resorts, jetty, or commercial activity. Visitors arrive only by private boat.

Is Long Island good for snorkeling?

Yes. The reef at the south point of Lalaji Bay sits in 4 to 8 metres of clear water with table corals, soft corals, and good fish density. Visibility is 12 to 20 metres on calm days. Because almost no day-tripping crowd reaches it, the reef is in better shape than most of Havelock's house reefs.

What is the best time to visit Long Island Andaman?

October through May offers calm seas, clear water, and stable weather. June to September is the south-west monsoon and the trip operates only on weather-permitting days.

How long does the boat ride from Havelock take?

Our direct private boat runs Havelock to Long Island in about 2 hours each way. Total trip duration is 6 to 8 hours including beach, snorkel, lunch, and the return cruise.

Long Island day trip from Havelock - Lalaji Bay beach and snorkel reef in Andaman

Couple sitting on the boat as it moves across the sea, a boat day trip from Havelock

Group of friends on a white sand beach with forest behind, a boat day trip from Havelock

Three guests in life jackets standing on the boat, a boat day trip from Havelock

Couple sitting on the side of the boat at sea, a boat day trip from Havelock

Three guests on a beach with palm trees and a hut, a boat day trip from Havelock

Couple in life jackets on the boat with the crew, a boat day trip from Havelock

Couple sitting at the back of the boat by the engine, a boat day trip from Havelock

Couple in orange life jackets on the boat, a boat day trip from Havelock

Group of four on a sandy beach under palm trees, a boat day trip from Havelock

Three guests in life jackets on the boat, a boat day trip from Havelock

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Long Island Andaman Day Trip from Havelock

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Long Island Andaman tour from Havelock - direct private boat, not the ferry. Lalaji Bay's empty white-sand beach, snorkel reef, lunch onboard.

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About the Long Island Andaman tour from Havelock

Long Island sits in the Middle Andaman group, about 30 nautical miles north of Havelock. It's known for Lalaji Bay, one of the few uninhabited white-sand beaches left in the Andamans, and a coral reef most travellers never reach. The Long Island Andaman ferry takes 5–7 hours each way through Rangat. A same-day visit by ferry is impossible.

We go direct. Our private boat to Long Island Andaman runs Havelock to Lalaji Bay in about 2 hours each way. That opens up the full day for the things people actually come for: an empty beach, a quiet snorkel reef, and a long unhurried lunch onboard with the boat anchored off the sand. It's the only Long Island Andaman tour that fits inside a single day from Havelock.

Total Duration

6–8 Hours

Boat Ride

~2 hr each way (direct)

Distance from Havelock

~30 nautical miles N

Lunch

Hot meal onboard, included

Group Size

4–10 Guests (or private)

Difficulty

All Ages · Family-friendly

Best Season

October to May

Reef Visibility

12–20 m on calm days

Skip the ferry: there is no direct Long Island Andaman ferry from Havelock. The government route goes via Rangat and takes 5–7 hours each way with road transfers in between. No good for a day trip. Our private boat to Long Island Andaman is the only practical same-day option.

Your day at Long Island

Pickup early from Havelock, on Lalaji Bay by mid-morning, hotel drop by evening. Times shift slightly with tide and weather; everything below is typical.

Step 1 · 0:00

Hotel pickup & jetty briefing

We collect you from your Havelock hotel. Drive to the jetty, safety briefing, gear fitting on the boat, paperwork. Light breakfast loaded onboard: tea, juice, fruit, biscuits.

Step 2 · 0:30

Departure: direct cruise to Long Island

Boat sails direct from Havelock. No ferry, no Rangat detour. About 2 hours each way across open water. Optional hand-line trolling on the cruise (trevally, tuna, barracuda are regular catches).

Step 3 · 2:30

Anchor at Lalaji Bay

Boat anchors off the long curve of white sand at Lalaji Bay. Tender ashore for those who want feet on the beach. The bay is uninhabited. No resorts, no jetty, no shacks. On most days you'll have it entirely to yourselves.

Step 4 · 2:30–4:00

Beach time & swim

Walk the kilometre of beach, swim in the gentle shelving water, photograph the empty shore. The forest backs the beach; bring a hat and reef-safe sunscreen as there's little shade.

Step 5 · 4:00–5:00

Snorkel session at the south point

The reef sits 50 metres off the bay's south point in 4–8 m of clear water. Table corals, brain corals, soft coral garden. Common: parrotfish, snappers, surgeonfish, butterflyfish. Possible: reef sharks on the deeper edge, schooling fusiliers. Visibility 12–20 m on calm days.

Step 6 · 5:00–6:00

Lunch onboard

Hot lunch served on the boat anchored in the bay: rice, dal, curry, fresh fruit. Veg and non-veg options. Unlimited water, juice, tea. Most people eat slow with their feet up.

Step 7 · 6:30 onwards

Cruise back & hotel drop

Boat heads back to Havelock, about 2 hours. Sunset return is available as an add-on (adds about 45 minutes). GoPro photos and short video sent to your WhatsApp before you leave the boat. Drop at your Havelock hotel.

The captain's call on the morning of departure is the call. Weather-cancelled trips are rescheduled or refunded in full.

What's included in your trip

The fare covers everything on the boat including hot lunch. Only the Forest Department permit is billed separately, at the dock.

Included in the fare

Direct return private boat from Havelock jetty
Hotel pickup and drop in Havelock
Forest Department permit assistance (we file the paperwork)
Snorkel gear: mask, fins, snorkel, life vests for all guests
Hot lunch onboard (Indian veg / non-veg), fresh fruit, water, juice, tea
Light breakfast for the early-morning departure
Captain, first-aid trained guide and in-water guide. Minimum 3 staff per trip
Beach landing at Lalaji Bay (tender provided)
GoPro photos and short video, WhatsApped same day
Full safety equipment: oxygen, first aid, life rafts, marine radio

What to bring

Swimwear, worn under your clothes
Towel and a dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat (there's almost no shade at Lalaji Bay)
Light windproof layer for the cruise
Valid photo ID (mandatory for the Forest Dept. permit)
Cash for the permit fee (₹500 / ₹2,500)

Optional add-ons

Sunset return: adds about 45 minutes; we cruise back at golden hour with a chilled drink
Hand-line trolling on the cruise out and back. Small to mid-size trevally, tuna and barracuda are regular catches
Drone aerial photography of the boat and beach (extra)

Paid separately at the dock

Forest Department permit: ₹500 per Indian national, ₹2,500 per foreign national. Cash only at the Havelock office. We file the paperwork; you pay the fee.
Alcoholic beverages (BYO is allowed)

Cancellation & weather policy

15 days or more before departure: full refund, minus a 5% payment gateway fee and GST
7 to 14 days before: 50% refund
Inside 7 days, or no-show: non-refundable
Trips between 15 December and 15 January: non-refundable
Trip cancelled by us before departure (weather, sea state or safety): rescheduled or refunded in full
Trip ended after we have left the jetty: free reschedule, or 50% refund if we turned back before reaching the island, 25% if we got there but could not run the activity, 10% if part of it ran

Family-friendly: safe for all ages with vests for non-swimmers. Pregnant guests and anyone with active ear/sinus infections should skip the snorkel session but can still do the beach and lunch portion.

About Long Island and Lalaji Bay

Long Island is a small inhabited island in the Middle Andaman group, about 55 km north of Havelock. The village sits on the south-east coast: ferry jetty, a few homestays, a forest guesthouse, no real road network. Our destination is the opposite side. Lalaji Bay sits on the north-west coast, reachable from the village only by a 90-minute jungle trek, or directly by boat.

The beach at Lalaji Bay

~1.2 km of fine white sand on the north-west coast of Long Island
Backed by primary tropical forest, palms and banyans, no development
Gentle shelving water, safe for swimming; calm in season
No resorts, no shacks, no jetty; the only access is by sea
Forest Department protected; permits required, no fires, no overnight stays
Most days you'll have the entire bay to yourselves

The snorkel reef

Sits 50 metres off the bay's south point in 4–8 m of clear water
Table corals, brain corals, plate corals on the upper reef
Soft coral garden on the deeper edge from about 6 m down
Healthy coral cover; low diver pressure compared to Havelock house reefs
Visibility 12–20 m on calm days; drops in monsoon shoulder months

What you'll see

Parrotfish, butterflyfish, snappers, surgeonfish over the upper reef
Anemonefish and host anemones on the shallow side
Schooling fusiliers and unicornfish on the corner
Possible: reef sharks on the deeper edge, eagle rays in transit
Brahminy kites and white-bellied sea eagles overhead

Long Island vs. Neil vs. Elephant Beach

Long Island (Lalaji Bay): empty beach, untouched reef, day trip by private boat. Best for travellers who want the day where they don't see another tourist.
Neil Island: inhabited and ferry-served, with several beaches and cafes nearby. Good for a relaxed beach holiday with some infrastructure.
Elephant Beach: close to Havelock, popular day trip, busy. First-timer friendly but crowded in season.

Practical notes

Coordinates (Lalaji Bay): 12.367° N, 92.983° E
Long Island village has homestays if you want to stay overnight; we can arrange that separately
Mobile signal is patchy on the cruise and at the bay; expect to be offline most of the day
This is a day trip; we anchor offshore, tender to the beach, and return to Havelock by evening

Long Island Andaman tour - FAQs

Long Island is in the Middle Andaman group, about 30 nautical miles (~55 km) north of Havelock. It's a small inhabited island known for Lalaji Bay, an uninhabited white-sand beach on its north-west coast.

Two routes. The Long Island Andaman ferry goes Havelock to Rangat to Long Island and takes 5–7 hours each way with road transfers, far too long for a day trip. The faster option is a private boat to Long Island Andaman. Our Long Island Andaman tour runs Havelock to Lalaji Bay in about 2 hours each way, which makes it a comfortable same-day round trip.

There is no direct Long Island Andaman ferry from Havelock. The government route goes via Rangat. You'd need to ferry to Rangat (3+ hours), road-transfer, then take a second ferry to Long Island (1+ hour). Not practical for a one-day visit. That's why our private boat to Long Island Andaman is the only realistic same-day option.

If you want an empty beach day with no crowds, yes, strongly. Lalaji Bay is one of the few Andaman beaches where you'll have a kilometre of white sand to yourself. The snorkel reef is healthy, and the cruise itself is half the experience. If you want shops, cafes, and convenience, stick with Havelock or Neil.

Lalaji Bay is Long Island's flagship beach: a long curve of white sand on the north-west coast. It's famous for being almost completely untouched. No resorts, no jetty, no commercial activity. The only access is by private boat from Havelock or a 90-minute jungle trek from the village.

Yes. The reef at the south point of Lalaji Bay sits in 4–8 m of clear water with table corals, soft corals, and good fish density. Visibility is 12–20 m on calm days. Because almost no day-tripping crowd reaches it, the reef is in better shape than most of Havelock's house reefs.

Long Island village has a few small homestays and a basic forest guesthouse, but our trip is a day trip. You return to Havelock the same evening. If you'd like to stay over, we can connect you with a partner stay as a separate booking.

October through May offers calm seas, clear water, and stable weather. December and January have the calmest crossings. June to September is the south-west monsoon and the trip operates only on weather-permitting days.

Yes. Long Island requires a Forest Department permit (₹500 Indian / ₹2,500 foreign), which we arrange as part of the booking. Bring a valid government photo ID; it's mandatory for the permit. The permit fee is paid in cash at the Havelock office on the day.

WhatsApp +91 95319 24029 or use the booking form on this page. We confirm with a deposit and the balance is due on the day. Full refund if you cancel 15 days or more before (minus a 5% fee and GST). Slots cap at 10 per trip and earlier booking is better in peak season (December–February).

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Our visit to Havelock (Govind nagar Beach) with Frogman for scuba diving and snorkeling was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was organized very well by Mr. Suchit Sir, who was present throughout the entire experience and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times.
The team was extremely professional, supportive, and friendly. Safety was clearly their top priority, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Underwater, we saw beautiful corals and a wide variety of colorful fish in the deep sea it was truly a different and unforgettable world.
I sincerely thank the entire Frogman team and everyone who supported us during the activity. I would highly recommend Frogman to anyone visiting for scuba diving or snorkeling. Keep up the great work, guys!
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Shraddha Rathod2 days ago

It was an amazing experience for us.All the instructors and divers were patient teachers. They took us to exact spots where we got to see many corals and fishes.🥳
Dhruvi Rathod2 days ago

It's very wonderful. They show a different world that exists under our water in Havelock with Frogman. The staff is very experienced and helpful. Great time.
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We took early morning slot and the view was too good. Divers Bhaskar and Neelkanta took us for scuba diving in Andaman with Frogman. It was definitely a beginner friendly diving experience. Had an amazing time.
Sreya Ann Pius3 days ago

I’ve been scuba diving three times, and this was my second dive with Frogman. Once again, it was an amazing experience! Everything was absolutely worth every penny, and I couldn’t have asked for a better diving experience. Highly recommend Frogman to anyone looking to explore the underwater world. Definitely an experience worth having!
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Nice place for scuba diving. Instructor is very nice. Nice trained persons..My experience is very nice. I will try again to come such a nice place.
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Rahul Arya4 days ago

I highly recommend scuba diving in Havelock Island with Frogman. The trainers are well trained and handled everything well if you have any kind of fear.
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It was a first time experience for me and I don’t know to swim the whole process was so easy and simple. It was so wonderful to see the marine life. Instructors were really good. Nilkan and Dinesh were highly experienced.

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