Snorkelling at Elephant Beach, Havelock Island

Overview

What this activity is, and why travellers book it.

Float over shallow coral reefs and swim with colourful fish in the clear turquoise water of Havelock’s famous Elephant Beach

Snorkel at Elephant Beach, one of the best and easiest snorkelling spots in the Andaman Islands.
See colourful corals just a short distance from the shore in calm, shallow, clear water.
Swim alongside schools of tropical fish and spot other amazing sea creatures up close.
No swimming skills needed, as a trained guide and life jacket keep you safe in the water.
All snorkelling gear, including mask, snorkel and life jacket, is provided for your session.
A perfect first underwater experience for families, couples, kids and first-time snorkellers.

What to expect

How the session runs, step by step.

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Step 1
<p>Your underwater adventure begins at Elephant Beach, a short speedboat ride from Havelock Jetty. At the snorkelling point, our trained guide gives you a simple briefing and shows you how to wear the mask, breathe through the snorkel and float comfortably with your life jacket. Once you are ready, you walk into the calm, shallow water and gently float face-down on the surface. Almost right away, you will see colourful corals below you and schools of bright tropical fish swimming all around. Your guide stays close to you the whole time, helping you move around the reef and pointing out interesting marine life. Simply relax, breathe slowly and enjoy this peaceful underwater world. The snorkelling session lasts about 20 to 30 minutes in the water, after which you return to the beach with wonderful memories.</p>