North Bay

North Bay Island is one among the most popular destination in Andaman Islands. Usually, this trip is covered as part of both North Bay island along with Ross Island. However, you could also select just North Bay island trip as well, for that you have to charter a private boat from Andaman water sports complex. Now, the boarding point for North Bay island keeps changing based upon Government regulation. Sometimes it is Andaman Water Sports Complex and sometimes it is Junglighat jetty. You will have to know where to go to board the ferry before moving to North Bay Island.

North Bay Island offers people with beautiful coral reefs alluring to visitors who are visiting this destination for the first time. Activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, sea walking, glass boat ride, semi submarine are available at the island. Now, North Bay offers much more activities for travellers than Havelock and Neil Island. Apparently, the light house seen at the back of a 20 Rupee Indian note is from the the North Bay Island. Isn’t that good know. Well, the reason is not known as to why this destination was chosen to be at the back of a 20 Rupee note, however, it feels great to be a part of it.

BOAT JOURNEY
Trip to the North Bay Island begins from the Andaman Water Sports Complex or Junglighat Jetty. The boats, which start from the Andaman Water Sports complex/ Junglighat Jetty, can accommodate up to 200 people and are equipped with life jackets and life rings for your safety. The group is also accompanied by a guide who briefs you about the islands history during your travel. The journey to the island is good, if not less.

Now, in 2018 a lot of different kinds of ferries with varied capacity, experience and speed have come up. In addition, new activities such has Dolphin Glass boat ride and Coral Safari Semi Submarine are also operational. Honestly, in 2013 you just had a couple of options for water activities in North Bay, however, these days you have a lot to do in North Bay and the professionalism has just gone up. Thanks to Andaman tourism and all the operators who have worked hard to make it happen.

The boat reaches North Bay Island where you get down on the island and can avail any water activity that you are interested in or can just sit by the beach and to chill out. Usually, at North Bay Island you can only get down in the waters with a guide just to consider the safety of the travellers. This trip is so well organized taking into account the safety of the people and also the coral reefs which surround this magnificent island.