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 programme 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 travellers 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 programme, the travellers are dropped back to the water sports complex.
• Videos and photos of your sea walk will be provided once the programme 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.

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 programme 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. 

Cancellation Policy

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• • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

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• • If cancellations are made within 0-30 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

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• • Same Day cancellations are non refundable.

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• • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.

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• Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

About

Sea Walking in North Bay island was the first one to be launched in the Andaman Islands. In fact, this Sea Walk was the first one to launch in India. Sea Walk in North Bay islands offers a very unique experience and the corals at the site of Sea Walk are very good. Certified experienced guides will accompany you underwater and will guide you throughout when you are underwater doing Sea Walk.

Sea Walk in North Bay Activity Details
 

Your journey begins after you arrive at North Bay Island. Upon reaching North Bay island you will be transferred to the stationed Sea Walk pontoon. Wait for your turn to avail of Sea Walk. Enjoy the underwater experience for up to 20 Minutes experiencing the exotic underwater world. Underwater guides will help you all during your underwater walk.
 

Photographs of your experience will be taken underwater and will be given to you once you get back on the pontoon.

 

Highlights

• Photographs Included
• NO Swimming Skills Required
• Assistance Undewater
• Underwater for Upto 20 Minutes
• All gears included

Sea walk was first started in India at North Bay Island. The rich underwater life makes North Bay Island the ideal spot for underwater sea walks.

The Underwater Sea Walk is a standout amongst the most exceptional attractions that one must experience when visiting the Andaman Islands. Appreciate a safe and energizing submerged walking experience on the sea bed and witness direct the heavenly marine existence of Andamans, the awesome fauna, corals, and a wide scope of fish, all in their regular home. Trained divers are always there just a hand signal away throughout your sea walk for any assistance.

What is Sea Walk all about?

A protective Astronaut helmet with a visor is put on your head. A unique mechanical assembly permits ordinary breathing under the water. You are always connected with the pontoon oxygen supply from the water surface. All you need to do is just relax and walk on the sea bed as if you are walking on a highway. Scuba divers will be there with you for any assistance. Swimming is not required for this activity.

 

Safety

A sea walk is the safest underwater activity. Since you are always connected with the oxygen supply there is no reason to worry. Also, the trained lifeguards are always swimming beside you for any help.

Medical restrictions

Underwater sea walk is restricted under the following medical conditions: Asthma, Cardiac problems, and pregnancy. You need to fill up the medical declaration that you do not suffer from any of these ailments. 

Is photography included in the cost?

Underwater photography of your Sea Walk experience is complimentary. Unfortunately, there may be incidents of camera flooding, where water enters the camera due to technical reasons. In such cases, photographs may not be retrieved. There will not be any refund for photographs.

Highlights of the trip

• Walk on the seabed
• Explore the colorful fishes and corals in their natural habitat
• Get photographed underwater

Duration of the activity: 30-40 minutes.

Any special skills required: No

Age limit: 14 Years above –  up to 50 years.

 Inclusions

• Sea Walk
• Basic training for underwater communication & safety regulations
• Underwater photography
• All applicable taxes

 Exclusions

• Transport to North Bay Island and back
• Any meals
• Insurance

Where/Whom to meet?

You can present a printout or a mobile version of the voucher to our activity center in the Water Sports Complex. The detailed address and contact details will be mentioned in the confirmation voucher.

Confirmation Policy

The customer will receive an instant confirmation voucher for the booking. However, our executive will call you to re-confirm the booking and the timings within 24 hours.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking and a full refund will be processed.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours before the activity day for no penalty and a 100 % refund from 48 to 24 hours 100% refund is applicable.

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and, in such cases, we shall provide an alternate feasible activity.

Refund Policy

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 24 Hours.