Glass Bottom Boat Ride at North Bay Island, Port Blair

Overview

What this activity is, and why travellers book it.

Look down through a clear glass floor at North Bay’s corals and fish, an easy, dry ride for kids, seniors and non-swimmers

See North Bay’s shallow coral reef through a clear glass panel built into the boat’s floor.
Spot brain corals, coral rocks and small tropical fish without getting into the water.
A guide explains the different corals and sea creatures you see in simple language.
No swimming or getting wet needed, perfect for children, senior citizens and non-swimmers.
A short, relaxing 20-minute ride that fits easily into your half-day North Bay trip.
A budget-friendly first look at Andaman’s underwater world, easy to combine with other activities.

What to expect

How the session runs, step by step.

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<p>Start your trip with a short boat ride from Aberdeen jetty in Port Blair to North Bay Island, home to the lighthouse seen on the ₹20 note. Once there, our team takes you to a small boat with a clear glass panel built into its floor. Sit back as the boat moves slowly over North Bay’s shallow reef. Look down through the glass to see brain corals, rocks covered in coral, colourful corals and small tropical fish swimming below. Your guide points out the different corals and sea creatures and explains them in simple language. The ride lasts about 20 minutes, and you stay completely dry the whole time. It’s an easy, relaxing way for kids, seniors and non-swimmers to get a first look at Andaman’s underwater world.</p>