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Snorkeling in Havelock Island at Frogman Adventures
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Snorkeling in Havelock Island

₹1,500 + GST
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Snorkeling in Havelock Island at 5 reef sites. Pick shore entry at Nemo Reef or a boat snorkel at Lighthouse, Tribe Gate, Red Pillar or Juvis. Non-swimmers welcome. GoPro photos and videos included. Pickup and drop from your Havelock hotel.

Nemo Reef Shore entry · 1–4m ₹1,500
Nemo Reef
Shore entry · 1–4m
₹1,500
Red Pillar
Boat 5–10 min · 2.5–3m crest
₹2,500
Tribe Gate (Oval Reef)
Boat 5 min · 3–4m top
₹3,500
Lighthouse
Boat 10–15 min · 3m top
₹4,500
Juvis
Boat 10–15 min · 4m top
₹4,500
Optional Add-Ons

GoPro Photos & Videos

20 photos + 2 videos - already included in your booking

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Snorkeling in Havelock Island

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is the easiest place in Andaman to snorkel. Five reef sites, all within 15 minutes of the main jetty, all with a shallow reef top (1 to 4 metres) that sits right under you from the moment you put your face in the water.

You don't need to know how to swim, and you don't need any experience. We provide everything (mask, snorkel, fins, life vest), a guide in the water with you, and the GoPro photos and videos. Prices run from ₹1,500 (Nemo Reef, shore entry) to ₹4,500 (Lighthouse and Juvis), depending on the site you pick. The speedboat is included at the offshore sites. Pick the reef from the selector above and book, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you choose based on your group and the conditions for your date.

Time in Water
30 to 40 minutes
Reef Depth
1 to 4 metres
Swim Ability
Non-swimmers welcome
Sites Available
5 reefs on Havelock
GoPro
20 photos + 2 videos
Pickup
Havelock accommodation

Pricing by site. Nemo Reef ₹1,500 (shore entry). Red Pillar ₹2,500. Tribe Gate ₹3,500. Lighthouse and Juvis ₹4,500 each. The speedboat is included at the four offshore sites.

Not sure which site to pick? WhatsApp us at +91 95319 24029 with your group size and dates. We'll recommend one based on the tide, wind and sea conditions for that day.

The 5 snorkel sites

Prices vary by site. Nemo Reef is ₹1,500 (shore entry, closest and simplest). Red Pillar is ₹2,500. Tribe Gate is ₹3,500. Lighthouse and Juvis are ₹4,500 each. Pick based on what you want to see and how far from the jetty you're happy to go.

Nemo Reef (Beach No. 2)

  • Access. Shore entry, no boat. Walk in from the sand.
  • Depth. Reef starts at 1 m, goes to 4 m.
  • Who it suits. Families, first-time snorkelers, non-swimmers.
  • Marine life. Clownfish in anemones (the namesake), coral garden, parrotfish, butterflyfish.
  • Season. Stays snorkelable year-round including monsoon.

Tribe Gate (Oval Reef)

  • Access. Boat, 5 minutes from the jetty.
  • Depth. Reef top at 3 to 4 m.
  • Who it suits. Anyone. Sheltered site, low currents.
  • Marine life. All five Andaman clownfish species, the most giant clams (Tridacna) on Havelock, two-spot snapper schools.
  • Season. Accessible year-round, calmest March to May.

Red Pillar

  • Access. Boat, 5 to 10 minutes from the jetty.
  • Depth. Reef crest at 2.5 to 3 m, slopes to 14 m.
  • Who it suits. Confident swimmers. Non-swimmers only on calm-tide sessions with a 1:1 guide.
  • Marine life. Clownfish, reef fish schools. Barrel sponges and a sunken scooter or bicycle visible on the reef slope on clear days.
  • Season. October to May. January to March the clearest.

Lighthouse

  • Access. Boat, 10 to 15 minutes from the jetty.
  • Depth. Reef top at 3 m, slopes to 23 m.
  • Who it suits. Anyone. Mild currents, sheltered channel.
  • Marine life. Fusilier and unicornfish schools, parrotfish, barrel sponges. Green turtles pass through February to April.
  • Season. November to April peak.

Juvis

  • Access. Boat, 10 to 15 minutes from Govind Nagar.
  • Depth. Reef top at 4 m, slopes to 12 m.
  • Who it suits. Anyone. Easy drift, no walls or drops.
  • Marine life. A long belt of potato corals (the site's signature), staghorn and cauliflower corals, reef fish schools.
  • Season. December to April peak. October and November also very good.

Quick pick. First time or travelling with kids? Go with Nemo Reef (simplest) or Tribe Gate (most clownfish). Want to see turtles? Pick Lighthouse in peak season. Want barrel sponges or the sunken kit? Red Pillar. Want the longest easy snorkel? Juvis.

What's included

Every snorkel booking, at any of the five sites, includes:

You get

  • Snorkeling mask, snorkel and fins, fitted at the jetty
  • Life jacket or buoyancy vest (required for non-swimmers, optional for everyone else)
  • Guide in the water with you the whole session
  • 20 GoPro photos and 2 videos, sent to your phone via WhatsApp before you leave
  • Speedboat for the offshore sites (Lighthouse, Tribe Gate, Red Pillar, Juvis)
  • Beach entry at Nemo Reef
  • Safety briefing at the jetty
  • Pickup and drop from your Havelock accommodation

Bring

  • Swimwear to wear under or instead of a wetsuit
  • Towel and a dry change of clothes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen only (regular sunscreen damages coral)
  • Water to drink before and after
  • Sea-sickness tablets if you're prone (short boat ride, but worth having)

Not included

  • GST (18% added at checkout as per Indian regulations)
  • Food or drinks

How the session runs

Step 1 · 15 min
Pickup and briefing
Pickup from your Havelock accommodation. At the jetty your guide runs through the basics: mask fit, breathing through the snorkel, how to clear it if it floods, and hand signals. Life vest on for non-swimmers.
Step 2 · 5 to 15 min
Getting to the site
Speedboat out to the mooring (offshore sites), or a short walk into the water at Nemo Reef. Usually calm sea through the peak season.
Step 3 · 30 to 40 min
In the water
Float the reef top with your guide alongside you. You stay at the surface the whole time. Guide points things out and takes the GoPro shots.
Step 4 · after
Back to shore and photos
Ride back to the jetty or walk out at Nemo Reef. GoPro photos and videos (20 photos, 2 videos) shared to your phone via WhatsApp before you leave.

Age and health. Ages 6 and above at Nemo Reef (shore entry). Ages 8 and above at the boat sites. Children under 12 need a parent or guardian in the water. Not suitable if you have an active ear infection on the day. Pregnant guests should check with their doctor before joining.

When to snorkel in Havelock

Havelock has two distinct seasons. The dry season (October to May) is peak, with calm water and clear visibility. The monsoon (June to September) cuts out the offshore sites on rough days, though Nemo Reef stays snorkelable throughout because the bay is sheltered.

Peak season: November to April

  • Calmest water, clearest visibility (often 15 to 25 m)
  • Warm water (26 to 29°C)
  • All 5 sites reliably accessible
  • Turtles passing through Lighthouse peak February to April
  • Book ahead in December and January, especially around Christmas and New Year

Shoulder: October and May

  • Still excellent conditions, quieter reefs, easier to get same-day slots
  • May can get humid; October is post-monsoon so occasional short showers

Monsoon: June to September

  • Nemo Reef stays snorkelable (sheltered bay)
  • Offshore sites can be cancelled on rough days. Message us before booking.
  • Prices are often lower; fewer tourists on the reefs

Best time of day

Morning slots (7:00 to 11:00) give you the best natural light underwater, which means better GoPro photos and videos. The water is usually calmest in the morning too. If you're prone to seasickness, the offshore sites are best done early.

How long to budget

For a boat site: around 2 to 2.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. For Nemo Reef (shore entry): around 1.5 hours. You'll be in the water for 30 to 40 minutes either way. The rest is briefing, transit, and wrapping up with the photos.

Combine with scuba. Snorkeling at Nemo Reef or Tribe Gate in the morning, then a Discover Scuba session at the same site in the afternoon, is a common half-day plan. Message us if you want to combine and we'll set up the timing.

FAQs

The best snorkeling in Havelock is across the five reef sites we operate at. Nemo Reef at Beach No. 2 is the easiest since you walk in from the shore (₹1,500). Tribe Gate (Oval Reef) has the most clownfish and giant clams (₹3,500). Lighthouse has green turtles in season, Feb to April (₹4,500). Red Pillar has barrel sponges and the sunken scooter (₹2,500). Juvis has a 500 m belt of potato corals (₹4,500).

Yes. We give you a life vest that holds you at the surface with no effort, and your guide stays in the water with you the whole session. A lot of our snorkelers can't swim at all. Non-swimmers are welcome at Nemo Reef, Tribe Gate, Lighthouse and Juvis. Red Pillar has a mild to moderate channel current, so non-swimmers are only taken there on calm-tide sessions, 1:1 with a guide.

Prices per person: Nemo Reef ₹1,500, Red Pillar ₹2,500, Tribe Gate ₹3,500, Lighthouse ₹4,500, Juvis ₹4,500. All five include the snorkel guide in the water with you, mask/snorkel/fins/vest, 20 GoPro photos and 2 videos, and pickup and drop from your Havelock accommodation. The speedboat is included at the four offshore sites. GST (18%) is added at checkout.

Pick your snorkel site in the selector at the top of this page, choose participants and date, and hit Book Now or Book on WhatsApp. For same-day and next-day bookings, WhatsApp is fastest: +91 95319 24029.

No experience and no certification needed. Your guide briefs you at the jetty (how to wear the mask, breathe through the snorkel, clear it if water gets in) and stays in the water with you the whole session.

Yes. 20 photos and 2 videos are included at every site. Your guide carries the GoPro the whole session and sends the files to your phone via WhatsApp before you leave the jetty. No add-on to select.

Yes. Nemo Reef (shore entry) is suitable from age 6. The boat sites are from age 8. Children under 12 need a parent or guardian in the water with them. We fit child-sized masks and fins at the jetty.

If you want the simplest option, or you're travelling with young kids or nervous swimmers, pick Nemo Reef (shore entry, ₹1,500). If you want to see one of the named offshore reefs (clownfish at Tribe Gate, turtles at Lighthouse, potato corals at Juvis, barrel sponges at Red Pillar) pick one of the boat sites. The boat sites cost more (₹2,500 to ₹4,500) because the speedboat is included.

Coral garden (staghorn, brain, plate, table corals) and anemones with clownfish at every site. Fish schools above the reef (fusiliers, snappers, parrotfish, sergeant majors). Site-specific: Tribe Gate has giant clams, Lighthouse has turtles in season, Red Pillar has house-sized barrel sponges at 8 to 12 m, Juvis has potato corals, Nemo Reef has the densest clownfish concentration.

November to April is peak. Morning slots are best for the GoPro shots (natural light) and usually the calmest water. Nemo Reef stays snorkelable through the monsoon (June to September) since the bay is sheltered; the offshore sites can be out on rough monsoon days, so message us before booking if you're travelling in that window.

No. The listed price at each site (₹1,500 to ₹4,500) is the base price. 18% GST is added at checkout as per Indian government regulation. Your invoice shows the breakdown.

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