Can non-swimmers do snorkeling at Nemo Reef, Havelock?

Yes. Nemo Reef snorkeling is beach-entry from Havelock - no boat, no swimming skills needed. The reef starts at just 1 m depth and our guides support non-swimmers throughout.

What is the price for snorkeling at Nemo Reef?

Nemo Reef snorkeling starts at ₹2,000 per person. This includes a snorkel guide, free GoPro underwater photos & videos from your resort.

What will I see while snorkeling at Nemo Reef, Havelock?

You will see clownfish in their anemones (like Nemo from the film), reef fish, and a coral garden at 1-4 m depth. The water is calm and clear year-round.

Do you need a boat for Nemo Reef snorkeling in Havelock?

No boat is needed. Nemo Reef is a beach-entry site - you walk in from the shore and the reef starts at 1 metre. Ideal for families and first-time snorkelers.

Nemo Reef snorkeling experience at Havelock Island, Andaman

Couple standing in clear shallow water with masks, snorkelling in Havelock Island

Clownfish in an anemone with a school of silver fish above, Havelock Island, Andaman

Couple in life jackets in clear shallow water, snorkelling in Havelock Island

A white branching coral on a green coral rock, Havelock Island, Andaman

Young snorkeller in a mask and life jacket at the float ring, snorkelling in Havelock Island

Anemone with a clownfish among the corals, Havelock Island, Andaman

Snorkeller in a life jacket holding the float ring rope, snorkelling in Havelock Island

Close view of an anemone between coral heads, Havelock Island, Andaman

Snorkeller in a mask and life jacket looking down, snorkelling in Havelock Island

Orange starfish on a coral-covered reef, Havelock Island, Andaman

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Nemo Reef Snorkeling Havelock

₹2,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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Havelock's best beach snorkel - clownfish, reef fish, and coral garden at 1-4 m, no boat, walk straight from the shore. Non-swimmers fully welcome.

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Guided Guide in the water with you · best for non-swimmers ₹2,000

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₹1,500

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About Nemo Reef Snorkeling

Nemo Reef is the most accessible entry point into Havelock's underwater world - no boat, no tanks, no certification required. You wade in from the beach at Beach No. 2, put your face in the water, and within minutes you're floating above a shallow coral garden at 1–4m depth with clownfish darting in and out of their anemones directly below you.

It's a completely different experience to scuba diving - you stay at the surface, breathing through your snorkel, watching the reef below you. The water here is calm and clear year-round (the bay is sheltered from currents and swell), and the reef is shallow enough that everything is visible in excellent natural light. A GoPro captures your session - 20 photos and 2 videos delivered to your phone on the day.

Total Duration

1–1.5 Hours

Time in Water

30–40 Minutes

Depth

1–4 Metres (Surface)

Visibility

10–20 Metres

Difficulty

All Ages - Non-Swimmers OK

Access

Shore Entry - No Boat

GoPro included: Your guide carries the GoPro throughout the session. 20 photos and 2 videos of you snorkeling with the reef and the clownfish are transferred to your phone before you leave. No add-ons needed - it's all in the price.

Snorkeling vs Scuba: Snorkeling keeps you at the surface - you float face-down and observe the reef below through clear water. Scuba diving takes you underwater to explore it directly. If you want to go below the surface, check our Nemo Reef Scuba experience.

What's Included

Walk up to the beach - everything is ready. No booking paperwork beyond a quick health check, no gear to worry about.

Included in Your Session

Snorkeling mask, snorkel, and fins - fitted at the beach
Life jacket / buoyancy vest for non-swimmers
Wetsuit (optional - water is warm year-round at 26–29°C)
Guide in the water with you throughout the session
GoPro photos & videos - 20 photos and 2 videos, delivered to your phone
Safety briefing - hand signals, breathing technique, how to clear your snorkel

What to Bring

Swimwear - worn under or instead of a wetsuit
Towel and dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen only - regular sunscreen damages coral
Water to drink before/after the session
Waterproof phone case if you want your own shots too

Not Included

Transport to Beach No. 2 - auto-rickshaws and e-bikes available from Govind Nagar
Food or drinks

Your Session - Step by Step

Step 1 · 15 Min

Gear Up & Briefing

Meet your guide at the beach. Mask and fins fitted to your size. Quick briefing on how to use a snorkel, how to clear it if water gets in, and hand signals. Life jacket on for non-swimmers. No heavy theory - you'll be in the water within 15 minutes.

Step 2 · 5 Min

Shallow Practice

Wade into knee-deep water, put your mask on, and practice breathing through the snorkel while standing. A minute or two to get comfortable - then you're ready to float over the reef.

Step 3 · 30–45 Min

Snorkeling the Reef

Your guide takes you across the coral garden. Clownfish in anemones, butterflyfish in pairs, parrotfish grazing the coral. The GoPro captures you floating above the reef - natural, easy shots. Your guide points out what's below you throughout.

Step 4 · After

Photos Delivered

Gear returned, GoPro content shared to your phone on the spot via WhatsApp or USB. Done before you've dried off.

Age & health: Suitable for ages 6 and above. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water. Not suitable for anyone with active ear infections on the day. Pregnant guests should consult their doctor before joining.

What You'll See from the Surface

Nemo Reef's most productive zone sits at 1–4m depth - exactly where snorkelers are. The shallow coral garden is bright, well-lit, and packed with life. Clownfish are the headline, but the reef has far more to offer once you're floating over it.

Guaranteed

Clownfish (Nemo) - the namesake of the reef; Amphiprion ocellaris and other species living in their host anemones at 1–3m. They're territorial and will come toward you
Sea Anemones - magnificent, bubble-tip, and saddle anemones hosting their clownfish residents
Butterflyfish - pairs moving slowly across the coral; easy to observe from the surface
Damselfish - small, vivid, and surprisingly aggressive about guarding their patch
Coral garden - staghorn, brain, table, and cauliflower corals clearly visible from the surface

Regular Sightings

Parrotfish - large, colourful, audible as they bite the coral
Surgeonfish & unicornfish - schools drifting through the mid-water
Angelfish - multiple species on the reef faces
Triggerfish - bold and curious around the coral clusters
Snappers - blue-striped schools visible near the sandy patches
Groupers - stationary near coral heads; patient to approach
Trevally - fast-moving hunters patrolling the reef edge

From the Surface - What Snorkeling Reveals

The advantage of snorkeling at Nemo Reef: the shallow depth means everything is in full natural light. You're looking down at the reef from above, which gives a wide-angle view of the coral garden that scuba divers don't get. The clownfish anemones are particularly striking from directly above.

Anemones visible as large, pulsing clusters of colour
Clownfish movement is easy to follow - they don't hide from snorkelers
The sandy patches between coral heads are visible from the surface - good for spotting flatfish and sea cucumbers
Rays occasionally cross the sandy bottom in 3–5m of water - clearly visible from above
Pufferfish, boxfish, and rabbitfish commonly seen in the shallow zone

What Scuba Reveals That Snorkeling Doesn't

For the deeper sections (8–15m) - the Jeep wreck, moray eels, nudibranchs, and the second reef structure - you'd need our Nemo Reef Scuba experience. Snorkeling covers the top 1–4m, which contains the clownfish, anemones, and the most colourful section of the reef.

About Nemo Reef

Nemo Reef sits directly off Beach No. 2 (Nemo Beach) in Govind Nagar on Havelock's north shore - a 5-10 minute walk or auto-rickshaw ride from the main jetty. There is no boat involved: you wade in from the beach and the reef begins immediately. It's one of the only reefs in Andaman accessible directly on foot, which is what makes it ideal for snorkeling.

Location

Beach: Beach No. 2, Govind Nagar, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)
GPS: 12.008° N, 92.940° E
Distance from jetty: 2–3km (5–10 min by auto)
Access: Direct shore entry - wade in from the beach
No boat required

Snorkeling Conditions

Current: None to minimal - protected bay
Visibility: 10–15m typical; 20m+ in December–February
Water temperature: 26–29°C year-round
Swell: Negligible - sheltered from all wind directions
Tide: High tide gives best visibility; still snorkelable at low tide
Year-round: Nemo Reef stays calm even during monsoon season - the most reliable snorkeling spot on Havelock

Best Time to Snorkel

November–May - peak season; clearest water, calmest conditions
December–February - best visibility of the year (up to 20–30m)
Morning sessions - best natural light for underwater colour and GoPro photos
June–September - still snorkelable (sheltered site) but visibility is reduced; surface chop occasionally present

Reef Zones for Snorkelers

0–1m Sandy entry - wade in from the beach

1–3m Prime snorkel zone - clownfish, anemones, coral garden

3–5m Deeper coral - parrotfish, snappers, rays on sand

5–12m Scuba zone - wreck, moray eels, full reef structure

Why Nemo Reef Works for Snorkeling

Shallow reef top - the best marine life (clownfish, anemones) is at 1–3m, directly in the snorkeling zone
No current - you can float without effort; no swimming strength required
Shore entry - no boat, no surface swim; wade in and you're there
Clear water - 10–15m visibility means you see 3–4m of reef below you from the surface
Year-round reliability - protected bay stays calm when other sites have surface chop

Frequently Asked Questions

No - we provide a life jacket or buoyancy vest for non-swimmers. The life jacket keeps you effortlessly at the surface so you can float face-down and look at the reef without any swimming effort. Your guide is in the water with you throughout the session. Many first-time snorkelers at Nemo Reef cannot swim at all.

Everything: snorkeling mask, snorkel, and fins; life jacket if needed; guide in the water with you; and GoPro photos and videos (20 photos and 2 videos) delivered to your phone. There are no add-ons to select - the GoPro content is already included in the price.

Yes - clownfish are the reason this reef is called Nemo Reef. They live in sea anemones at 1–3m depth, which is exactly the snorkeling zone. Your guide knows exactly where the anemone colonies are. Clownfish are territorial and will approach you if you stay still - they're protective of their anemone and curious about snorkelers.

Snorkeling keeps you at the surface (1–4m) - you float and look down at the reef through clear water. Scuba diving takes you underwater for 30 minutes at 5–15m depth, with breathing equipment (tank and regulator), letting you move through the reef and explore the coral gardens, wreck structures, and deeper marine life up close. Snorkeling is quicker, simpler, and less expensive - ideal if you want to see the clownfish and reef without going underwater. The scuba experience is ₹3,500 and includes longer underwater time and more GoPro content.

Yes - snorkeling at Nemo Reef is suitable for children aged 6 and above. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also in the water. We fit child-sized masks and fins. The calm, shallow water and the clownfish sightings make it particularly memorable for younger guests. The GoPro content is a great keepsake for families.

Beach No. 2 (Nemo Beach / Govind Nagar) is 2–3km from the main Havelock ferry jetty. Auto-rickshaws and e-bikes are available from the jetty and most hotels. The ride takes 5–10 minutes. Our dive centre is at the beach - look for the Frogman sign. No advance transport booking is needed.

The listed price of ₹2,000 is inclusive of GST, so the amount you see is the amount you pay. Your invoice shows the GST breakdown.

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Must try .. awesome experience.. supportive staff .. thnku
Shailesh Dyesterday

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!
Thank you, Frogman 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸!
Shraddha Rathodyesterday

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 Rathodyesterday

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.
Prashant Kumar2 days ago

For Professional and cool scuba experience , these guys are awesome :)
Ranjani H G Vakoda2 days ago

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!
Jyoti Sharma3 days ago

best experience
Shishupal Tayade3 days ago

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.
Raj Mangal3 days ago

This is such a nice place for scuba diving and other under water activities. Staffs are very comparative and very helpful.
Thanks a lot of all frogman teams.
Rahul Arya3 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.
Anagha Nadig5 days ago

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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What an experience! We as a family enjoyed every bit of this activity. We did the lighthouse scuba dive. Never had the experience this close with the variety of fishes and corels. Must do while in Havelock and frogman makes scuba diving comfortable and relaxing. Founder Suchit is very professional and the instructors and divers are also very professional. They all know their responsibilities and passion. Neelkant, Ketan, Rubin and other divers were very patient and explained everything (does and don't) underwater. The team really makes u comfortable and tries to push themselves and us for an excellent experience. If time permits, will book this dive again. If not for sure next time.
  
 
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