Havelock Island

Havelock island is roughly 32 nautical miles away from port blair across the sea and is acessible only via private and government ferries that take approx. 100 mins and 130 mins respectively to reach havelock jetty .The major places to visit at havelock island are the radhanagar beach , elephant beach and kalapathar beach .The famous Radhanagar beach is a marvellous tropical white sandy beach almost 3 kms long .Radhanagar beach is also a sunset beach & is sorrounded by lush green massive tropical evergreen trees like andamanese bulletwood and padauk that add greatly to the scenic beauty of the place , the shallow blue & green ocean is a sight that lures countless to dive into the same Additionally the kalapathar and the elephant beach are both equally splendid beaches that fascinate one and all .The latter is acessible by a small speedboat (10seater boat ) from the havelock jetty that takes normally 30 minutes to reach their. Almost all the water sports activities can be done at the elephant beach that includes parasailing , seawalk , semi submarine, coral safari, dolphin ride ( partially underwater vessel with thick convex glass to witness underwater life) etc .Only one activity that eludes elephant beach is scuba diving .Scuba diving at havelock island is something like asscociating a king with a queen both are meant for each other . Scuba diving at Havelock island is regarded by many as the most impressive and unforgettable experience of their entire lives .The marine life and the coral reefs along the waters sorrounding the havelock island are a class apart and in pedigree right up their with the very best . Some of the famous boat diving sites at havelock island are tribe gate , johnny’s , the wall , red pillar, light house and dixons pinnacle . while the most treasured among the shore diving sites is the nemo reef .