North Bay Island Andaman
North Bay Island Andaman
North Bay Island Andaman
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- Kusafiri@360degreesMumbai, India45 contributionsBeautiful Bay !Good Beach for water activities other than Havelock. Limited restaurants are available. Veg and Non Veg , Fast food options are available. Water activities are also limited. Island has few Souvenirs shops as well. Rates of Souvenirs are competitive as compared to other locations. Semisubmarine activity is not recommended here as its waste of money. Good to do activity is Snorkling.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 18, 2024
- James cOklahoma City, Oklahoma414 contributionsSnorkelingI took a ferry here with Ross island pkg which is book at port blair jetty. You will spend more time here. This place is specifically designed for water sports plus there's a lighthouse to explore which I missed. I did the snorkeling which cost 1000 rupees including gear and 100 for locker. I ended up paying another 1000 rupees so I could be taken out further with more time and glad I did. The guide allowed me to view very colorful coral gardens with vivid fish but be careful I got many cuts from the coral.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten April 12, 2024
- Andaman ShellsPort Blair, India28 contributionsNorth Bay Islands (Coral Island)Good Beach for water activities other than Havelock & Neil Islands. i take ferry/sharing speed boat form Abder Bazaar cost 850/- PP. You can water activities there with cheapest cost. The " LIGHTHOUSE" is the prominent landmark of this uninhabited island . A " Birds - Eye view" of this Iconic lighthouse and a section of North Bay Island is featured on the Rs 20 Note of the Indian currency.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten August 30, 2024
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Deepak
2 contributions
Dec 2020
I had wasted a lot of money on the glass boats on my trip to Andaman. The agents would create a great hype about the dolphin boat but would recommend you never fall in their trap. Your wont be able to see the rich marine life as they tend to swim away from the boat due to its size and water jet. Of the total 25 min ride they show the corals for only 15 min and for the rest of time it is just a speed boat which they call as fun ride. Go for this ride only in the last case when you are really afraid to death of snorkeling and scuba. This ride is waste of money as it costed me 2250 for the 25 min ride.
Written December 24, 2020
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Sudipta Kanji
Kolkata (Calcutta), India7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Nothing is there if you are not doing any under water activity like snorkeling, scuba,glass boat because local guards will not even allow to step into the sea water except these activities which is costly than Neil island. I had bitter experience of dishonesty as I wrongly paid extra amount for snorkeling but they denied straight away.I don't blame them as I paid wrongly but it's the opposite experience what I had heard about.
Written February 23, 2020
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konark_t
Raipur, India6 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We went to North bay and the agent in water sports complex convinced us to go for semi submarine ride,costed us 1850/person. The ride started and we were given old apple juice as welcome drink which we asked to change n they did with a little hesitation. The boad had a lower dock which had glass windows we were asked to go down in some 15-20 mins after the ride started we went down to see the coral n marine life, we could see nothing through the glass tried to the person in-charge he said it's low tide so it is not clearly visible, I demanded a refund as even glass boat ride was better than this he said we will speak to his seniors and get back.
Few minutes later he gave me his phone saying the owner wanted to talk, I took the phone and asked him his name, he said he is Gaurav the owner of the boat and he started yelling that you are creating a scene on the boat and threatened me saying you come to port Blair and he will show me who he is and stuff like that.
Personal request not to take this ride as it is a rip off and a scam.
Avoid going here instead stay more in Havelock
Few minutes later he gave me his phone saying the owner wanted to talk, I took the phone and asked him his name, he said he is Gaurav the owner of the boat and he started yelling that you are creating a scene on the boat and threatened me saying you come to port Blair and he will show me who he is and stuff like that.
Personal request not to take this ride as it is a rip off and a scam.
Avoid going here instead stay more in Havelock
Written February 24, 2021
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RajanSaravanan
Chennai (Madras), India168 contributions
May 2022
Good Island with Water sports done on this island. Water sports like scuba Diving, Under water walk, Cruise with submersible. Hear we can see Light House built by British government . This light house is icon symbol It is printed on 20 Rupees Note. We can go Top of light house to see good scenery of sea view. They charge 10/- Per head with timings. This Island very clean and tidy with rest room facilities from Port Blair we hire Streamer Boat.
Written May 24, 2022
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Kumar Krishnaswamy
Bengaluru, India128 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
North island is the sea side entrance to Port Blair and has the lighthouse. This scenery is featured in the old Rs 20 note which is pink in colour and the locals are proud about it. This island is a must visit for those who want to see corals. There are multiple options to see corals including scuba diving etc. Cheaper option is to go by a regular glass bottomed boat. Better option would be to take the submarine boat which is quite nice and clean with toilets etc. It has an undercarriage which goes below water for u to see the corals. I did not get into scuba or snorkeling etc. Lighthouse is a short walk away and nothing exceptional about it. The island lacks basic amenities like a decent toilet and restaurants. That was a real dampener. In fact the only decent toilet was in the submarine boat. Pls do go to the island for the corals and nice blue and clean water.
Written February 12, 2020
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Venky A
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Nov 2021
Snokeling on North Bay island is pretty good and a lot of fun for first-time snorkel. However, the pricing is a bit of a scam. They show you really nice fish for 1000 rupees (15-minutes) and then ask for 500 rupees more midway through the snorkel trip if you want to see more. No doubt the extra 500 rupees is worth it and you get to see a lot of marine life. However, it would be best if they take the 1500 rupees upfront and take you for the whole ride instead of asking if you want to pay more in the middle of the ride! The marine life is very colourful, a lot of variety, but the corals are limited. However, overall its a good experience for a first-time snorkel experience. My cousins who also did snorkel (for 1000 rupees) on Elephanta beach (Havelock island) said its similar to the North Bay island snorkelling experience.
Written November 29, 2021
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Dr. Nikunj Shah
Mumbai, India49 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
We had an average experience , due to pandemic everything was closed at north bay Islands, only 2 watersports and only 2,3 shops & restaurants were open. So make sure to ask about all this.
There was one Dolphin cruise which was around 2500₹ per person, its a glass bottom boat so u can see marine life through the bottom while on the ride. Thats it !! If you are planning to do scuba or snorkeling u can skip this. And if u are an elderly person or scared of going inside the water then u can go for it. Other options were snorkeling (1000₹) which is better and cheaper at elephant beach (1000₹ at elephant beach but including 20min speed boat ride to and from havlock). And water is much clearer at elephant.
There is light house at the beach.u can visit there by a track, its a short track and beautiful with all greenery alongside.
Shopping u can buy clothes, shell jwellery, keychains etc.
There was one Dolphin cruise which was around 2500₹ per person, its a glass bottom boat so u can see marine life through the bottom while on the ride. Thats it !! If you are planning to do scuba or snorkeling u can skip this. And if u are an elderly person or scared of going inside the water then u can go for it. Other options were snorkeling (1000₹) which is better and cheaper at elephant beach (1000₹ at elephant beach but including 20min speed boat ride to and from havlock). And water is much clearer at elephant.
There is light house at the beach.u can visit there by a track, its a short track and beautiful with all greenery alongside.
Shopping u can buy clothes, shell jwellery, keychains etc.
Written December 23, 2020
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Neha K
Vadodara, India148 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
I would never advice you to waste your day here if you have completed your tour to Elephanta beach and Havelock. It was a total waste of my day here.
We used Silver Sea Line . Charges Rs.770 pp .started at 10:30 am n dropped us back at 4pm. Ross Island 1 hour and remainder of the time at North Bay.
Most of the place has been destroyed during the Tsunami and the latest cyclone that occurred a couple of months back.
Here we seen the area where the scenic beauty is captured on a Rs 20 note. A lot of sports activities are available like Dolphine ride for Rs 2k, Submarine ride for Rs1800 and Deep Sea Scuba diving for Rs 3.5k... At North Bay they do not follow safety norms like they do at Elephanta Beach .
There are a couple of eateries that provide basic Veg n Non Veg food on this island. Also a few small shops that sell artifacts and ready made beach wear.
The whole beack area needs deep cleaning. Need proper Changing rooms for people coming from water sports activities. No proper bathing area and toilets.
We used Silver Sea Line . Charges Rs.770 pp .started at 10:30 am n dropped us back at 4pm. Ross Island 1 hour and remainder of the time at North Bay.
Most of the place has been destroyed during the Tsunami and the latest cyclone that occurred a couple of months back.
Here we seen the area where the scenic beauty is captured on a Rs 20 note. A lot of sports activities are available like Dolphine ride for Rs 2k, Submarine ride for Rs1800 and Deep Sea Scuba diving for Rs 3.5k... At North Bay they do not follow safety norms like they do at Elephanta Beach .
There are a couple of eateries that provide basic Veg n Non Veg food on this island. Also a few small shops that sell artifacts and ready made beach wear.
The whole beack area needs deep cleaning. Need proper Changing rooms for people coming from water sports activities. No proper bathing area and toilets.
Written November 2, 2021
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Shuvo
Jamalpur, Bangladesh1 contribution
Jan 2020
Best time to visit:
Owing to its geographical features, the Andamans stays warm across the year but with sea breezes. Though Andamans can be visited throughout the year, winters are the best time to plan for the islands.
How to reach:
One can either take a ship or a flight to the Andamans. Veer Savarkar International Airport is the only airport at Port Blair that connects major cities of the country viz. Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Vishakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar.
Owing to its geographical features, the Andamans stays warm across the year but with sea breezes. Though Andamans can be visited throughout the year, winters are the best time to plan for the islands.
How to reach:
One can either take a ship or a flight to the Andamans. Veer Savarkar International Airport is the only airport at Port Blair that connects major cities of the country viz. Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Vishakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar.
Written April 1, 2020
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Laves Dsouza
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Got scammed by Semi subramine who charged us 2500 for underwater view of coral and fishes. Could not see anything and a total waste of money. Excuse given is there is not enough sunlight although we boarded the boat at 2pm and there was full sunlight. They took the money upfront before allowing us to view the semi submarine. Called the manager Gaurav who did not care. The bill was given to us only after we reached back and we insisted. This is a complete sham and scam where even govt fees like GST are not being paid by owners. I request everyone not to be carried away by drivers, false reviews, internet videos, etc. and avoid this scam submarine. Instead do a glass bottom or snorkeling or scuba if health permits. We never expected such bad customer experience, false promises and lousy treatment by management.
Written April 21, 2023
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Can i have his number?
Written March 31, 2024
Single person contact is not available, as island is uninhabitant after 5pm. All shopkeeper, restaurateur and other sport activity conducting personel reach there daily in morning and leaves island after 5pm. To visit north bay we need to take ferry route from Portblair Bay Jetty.
Written April 22, 2024
Hi !
I wanted ask if it is possible to cover North Bay island (without water activity). Ross Island and Chidiya Tapu ( including Munda Pahar Trek) within a day?
Written September 20, 2023
Can I visit North Bay Island without visiting Ross Island? I just want to do water activities in North bay and return back to Port Blair. As it's shared boat, how can it be possible?
Written June 17, 2022
Itenary is purely our choice. So no issue, please tell your tour coordinator or if you are travelling on your own, tell the boat operator at the jetty accordingly.
Written June 19, 2022
After landing in Port Blair at around 10.30 am, is it possible to Visit North Bay Island and Ross Island along with Light and Sound Show at Ross Island.
Written October 30, 2019
Yes, it is possible to visit ross and north bay island by that day itself. but light and sound at ross island ?? or cellur jail.
Written November 1, 2019
Anju Abraham
Bengaluru, India
Hi, i would like to visit north bay island. But i am not able to find how to book tickets for water sports there. Please help.
Written September 22, 2019
Water sports tickets can be had on the spot by paying money
Written September 26, 2019
Hello,
Hope you are doing good!
We are visiting Port Blair during the last week of this month and had a few questions regarding the same:
1) Is it required to buy the semi submarine tickets is advance online and what is the price of it? On their website it says 3.5k/person.
2) Is sea walking available in Havelock? if yes which one would you suggest. North bay or Havelock.
3)How much time would be required to cover both Ross island and North bay Island. can both be completed by 2pm and then head towards cellular jail.
Your suggestions and advice would be much appreciated.
Written September 9, 2019
1.based on weather, rides are available.we took boat + rides package
2.sea walk is cancelled in North bay/Havelock in April 2019.some told weather others told government cancelled it for safety reasons.
3.you can finish both by 2pm. But I suggest you do cellular jail in the morning & then go Ross & North bay. Light & sound show is really pathetic & waste of time.the evening can be spent on Ross island as its small & seeing the island on foot is mystic because of its dilapidated structures, humungous trees,birds,deers etc. There is also a light & sound show on ross.i have not seen it,so can't comment the quality.
Written September 9, 2019
Can I book govt/ private ferry on the same day to travel Ross and North bay Island?
Written August 14, 2019
Yes there are a number of private ferries and also speed boats who take you to these sites and bring you back at the designated times. But there is a catch that they push for the activities available which are not all worth the money...however one can relax at North Bay and just watch the crowds...
Written August 17, 2019
Keertish Bafna
Bengaluru, India
Hello . I need to visit both Ross island and North bay island in a single day on 18th March (Monday) from Port Blair. No water activities intended .
Is it possible ? If yes, how do i book ?
Written February 27, 2019
TourTravelWorld
New Delhi, India
306 contributions
Of course, it is possible and you can do it. Your time will certainly saved and this surplus time can be utilized to cover both Ross island and North bay island
Written March 4, 2019
How much time does north bay island take if i want to do the activities there.
Note: Just north bay island not Ross island.
Written October 21, 2018
The appearance of the island will be bit disappointing if you have already visited Neil and Havelock island.Activities like Scuba diving and sea walk is worth doing here and usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour each from your booking, demonstration and final activity.Spending time without water activity in North bay Island is bit boring as nothing much to see and photograph.Only few food stalls are available with average or you can say below average food.
Written October 25, 2018
HI, can anyone please inform whether we can visit ROSS and NORTH BAY island on Monday ? Thank you in advance.
Written November 2, 2017
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