Are you fascinated by aquatic life and want to experience it yourself? Scuba divers, with their equipment and wetsuits, diving into the blueish depths and exploring the varied marine species that inhabit our world, provide us with a great opportunity to do so. Havelock Island, in the Great Andaman Islands, is an exotic destination and a favored spot for scuba diving. With its turquoise waters, beautiful hard and soft corals like staghorn and mushroom corals, and over 1000 species of fish from clownfish to angelfish, mollusks and rays, and sharks. There are also numerous luxury resorts in Havelock where you can stay while getting the full scuba diving experience.
The visibility underwater is an important thing to keep in mind while diving. You can expect 15-20 meters of visibility throughout the year on Havelock Island. During peak season, which is January to April, it can reach 30-40 meters. The clear blue waters allow sun rays to penetrate and light up the variety of marine species, providing vivid clarity to the diver. It is also tremendously suitable for underwater photography if you’re in the mood. Many luxury resorts in Havelock are located near the beaches, so commuting to the diving spots is also easier.
Even non-swimmers can scuba dive on Havelock Island. Some key diving spots in Havelock include-
1. Nemo Reef- The shallow dive site, ideal for beginners, offers a depth of 6 meters.
2. Lighthouse—You can dive here day and night, so if you want the thrilling experience of diving at night, go ahead! This is suitable for beginning and intermediate divers and has a depth of 6-18 meters.
3. Dixon’s Pinnacle- One of the best diving sites on Havelock Island. Has three gigantic underwater pinnacles and soft corals with many aquatic animals, including rays and sharks.
During your trip, stay at the best luxury resort in Havelock with spacious rooms and king-size beds along with all the basic as well as luxurious amenities laundry, free Wi-Fi and LED TVs for entertainment, an indoor swimming pool if you want to take a dip, spas for unwinding after an eventful day and you can find all of these in affordable pricing too. All these facilities will take your diving trip to a full holiday trip so go ahead and plan your trip and wish you a safe trip!