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Sea Walk in North Bay Island

Visiting the North Bay Island in Andaman but don’t know how to swim? Worried that you’ll miss out on all the adventure activities? Worry no more. Sea Walking at North Bay Island is the perfect sport for you. An amalgamation of both adventure and amusement, this sport is the perfect experience to capture your Andaman days.

Sea Walking lets you experience the marine life right from up close. Aided by special equipment fitted around your head and chest, walking on the bottom of the sea is just a piece of cake. The equipment regulates your breathing movement underwater and prevents you from floating back up.

About the Experience

As the name suggests, sea walking is just as simple as walking on land. The only difference – you are equipped with a sea walker helmet and will be surrounded by mesmerizing and vibrant marine life.

Known for pristine waters, clean and sandy ocean floor and the rich marine biodiversity of the location, sea walking at North Bay Island is undoubtedly is one of the major attractions while visiting Andaman. For the non-divers, trudging on the ocean floor, about 7 meters below is an experience of a lifetime.

The program  begins at the Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex at 9.00 a.m.

  • Every tourist is required to reach the complex according to their booked time slot.
  • From the complex, the tourists are taken to the North Bay Island by ferry and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
  • After arriving at the island, instructors conduct a short training course explaining and instructing about underwater movements, sign languages underwater and other life-saving tips.
  • On completion of the course, the travelers are taken to the dive location on a pontoon from which they slowly descend into the location, under the supervision of trained instructors and other equipment.
  • The sea walking usually lasts for 20-30 minutes, depending on the package and the provider.
  • At the end of the program, the travelers are dropped back to the water sports complex.
  • Videos and photos of your sea walk will be provided once the program is over.

 Book your Sea Walk with Us Today

With the availability of providers and agencies in abundance, finding the right opportunity for sea walking at North Bay Island is very simple now. However, different providers charge different rates while providing their services. Also, the entire duration of the sea walk, the inclusion of videos and photos of your experience varies from one operator to another.

If you book through our company Andaman Emerald Holidays, all you need to do is just contact us and let us know your preferred time slot. To make your experience of sea walking at North Bay Island the best, our travel experts will make sure that you get the best deals at the cheapest rates.

Sea Walk is the most unique and magnanimous experience that you can have in the Andaman Islands. It’s an activity that combines the very best of the scuba diving experience without having to dive and swim constantly.

Imagine getting to walk on the ocean bottom, as if you are walking on the land, without any need to balance or continuous swimming.

You can enjoy a satisfying walk on the ocean bottom, surrounded with live corals up-close, and enjoy the underwater excellence.

Guy surrounded by fish during Sea Walk in Andaman

Surrounded by hordes of colorful fishes and creatures, you can indulge in the beautiful underwater biodiversity which will make everlasting memories.

Group of people Sea Walk in Havelcok, Andaman Islands

To make the experience evergreen, you will also get a video footage of your whole Sea Walk Venture so you can keep it safe as a wonderful memory and show it to your friends & family on Facebook and in person.

Best Places to Sea Walk in Andaman:

Andaman offers a wide variety of water sports but sea walk is something that can only be done under just the perfect setup. Therefore there are only 2 places where you’d be able to sea-walk in Andaman.

  1. Havelock Island
  2. North Bay

1. Sea Walk in Havelock Island:

Havelock, Elephant Beach to be specific is a haven for water sports in all of Andaman and probably has the most diverse collection of activities at one place in India. It’s no surprise that the sea walk in the isles started from here and it is still the best place to experience it.

The waters surrounding the beach is famous for wide strips of underwater volcanic formation that houses one of the most richest coral population, accessible to tourists in the Indian ocean.

This dense coral forests house some of the most colorful and rare fishes that Andaman has to offer.

Once you are inside the water the weight of your body fades away and yo are suddenly surrounded by hoards of fishes and sea creatures that present a beautiful scene around you. To make it even more amusing, the vendors will provide you with bait to feed the fish, so you can feel them around you without having to walk.

Overall, a great experience that you’ll never forget.

2. Sea Walk at North Bay:

North Bay is the second best place to experience sea walk in Andaman, and is constantly loved by tourists for all the underwater splendor it has to offer.

The corals here are divided into small yet dense parts which are home to dozens of magnanimous fish species and lobsters that are waiting to be gazed at in awe and wonder.

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North Bay Island, Andaman- Platform for Water Sports Boarding

The island has to be reached only by a boat and there are no hotels or other place to stay in the island, so you’ll have to return back to Port Blair within the same day.

A great place to visit for sea walk if you’d like a unique experience and don’t mind spending some time there.

How it Works:

  • You will be taken to through the 5-10 min training tutorial where you will learn some tips on walking correctly inside the water and hand signs for communication during your Sea Walk.
  • Next, a helmet type breather with transparent front will be fixed on your head comfortably and will be connected with the rest of the apparatus for normal underwater breathing.
  • After the setup you will be taken to the Walking-Spot and slowly leveraged inside the water with wide netted boundaries for maximum safety.
  • A team of Sea Walk guides will be there with you every step of the way to make sure your experience is safe, hassle-free, and completely out of the world.

Cost of Sea Walk

The average cost of doing sea walk is around 4500/- per person, while Elephant Beach is the best place to experience it, the costs can be a little bit high due to demand.

Which island is the best for Sea Walk?
Elephant beach, located at the Havelock Island is the best place for sea walk in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The key reason is the location of walk is really great and filled with lots of fishes and because most people go to Havelock during their vacation and it helps you save more money and time by doing your activities there.
A very close runner-up would be North Bay.

What is the best time for this Activity?
The best time for a deep sea walk is from between May and June as the weather is really favorable, the corals are blooming and the visibility of water is the highest in between these months.

The best time would be in between 9 A.M to 4:30 P.M. , so make sure you have the day planned accordingly.

Is there an age limit for Sea Walk?
Anyone above the age of 9 and under 60 can experience sea walk without any restrictions.
People who are restricted from this activity include:

  • Pregnant Women.
  • Senior citizens above the age of 60.
  • People with heart conditions.
  • People with breathing difficulties.
  • People under heavy medication or in need of care.
  • People with have psychological conditions which cause distortion or panic underwater.

How deep will we go during our Walk?
The usual depth of sea walking is anywhere from 7-10 meters, depending on the location.
The apparatus is made to withstand the pressure generated at this depth, so your experience will stay hassle-free and dreamy.

Is it safe? Does it get uncomfortable due to pressure?
Yes, It’s perfectly safe because the apparatus is made to withstand high amounts of pressure and can take heavy load for long periods of time.
No, It doesn’t get uncomfortable, thanks to the apparatus. It is made to fortify the chest and face of the walker that keeps the pressure away and therefore you can breathe easily without any breath shortness, which is really comfortable.

Is it necessary to know swimming for this Water Sport?
No, It is not necessary to know how to swim in order to go for sea walk because you won’t be swimming in the water but walking on the surface of the sea
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 Things to Remember 

  • The Sea Walking at North Bay Island is completely safe and is performed under the supervision of certified PADI instructors.
  • Pregnant women, patients with heart ailments, asthma and other serious conditions must avoid this sport.
  • The program might be called off or rescheduled, owing to bad weather and other natural calamities. In such cases, always contact the provider.
  • If you have any other health problems or conditions that require special attention, you must specify them at the time of booking.

 General FAQs

  • Is prior booking necessary? Yes. Prior booking is necessary. Booking depends upon the availability of the desired time slots.
  • Is it safe?

Sea walking is entirely safe. Experienced and PADI certified instructors guide you at every step of the journey.

  • Who should avoid sea walking?

Pregnant women and patients with heart ailments and asthma must avoid them at all costs.

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