Kayaking in Havelock
Unforgettable Paddle Adventures

Absolutely! Kayaking in Havelock with Turtle Kayaking is designed for all experience levels. We provide certified life jackets, conduct thorough safety briefings, and accompany every group with a motorized safety boat. Our guides are certified with lifesaving training, and we operate in designated safe zones. No swimming skills required.

Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and visibility depends on moon phases, tides, and water conditions. We offer HIGH VISIBILITY tours during New Moon periods (±4 days) when conditions are optimal. During Full Moon periods, we honestly disclose that visibility will be minimal. We’ll never mislead you—our reputation is built on transparency.

Our transparent pricing:
• Sunrise Bioluminescence Kayaking: ₹3,800
• Moonlit Mangrove Night Tour: ₹3,800
• Mangrove Eco Kayaking: ₹2,500

All tours include: Certified guide, premium kayak, life jacket, dry bag, safety boat, and pickup from Govind Nagar area hotels.

No! Swimming is not required. All guests wear certified life jackets throughout the tour. Our sit-on-top kayaks are extremely stable and designed for calm mangrove waters. Even if you capsize (rare), you’ll float safely, and our safety boat will assist immediately.

Saltwater crocodiles do inhabit the Andaman Islands, but we operate exclusively in designated safe zones that are actively monitored. We’ve maintained a perfect safety record. Our routes avoid known crocodile habitats, we paddle during hours when wildlife is less active, and our safety boat constantly monitors the area.

November to March is peak season, with the best visibility during New Moon phases. We provide a live moon calendar on our booking page so you can choose optimal dates. Avoid Full Moon periods if bioluminescence is your priority. Our sunrise tours (3:30 AM start) offer a 2-in-1 experience—pre-dawn bioluminescence AND sunrise!

We offer multiple slots:
• Sunrise Bioluminescence: 3:30 AM (pre-dawn glow + sunrise)
• Morning Mangrove: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (calm water, birding)
• Sunset Paddle: 4:30 PM (golden hour photography)
• Night Bioluminescence: Varies by tide (usually 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Tours range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the route:
• Bioluminescence tours: 1.5-2 hours
• Mangrove exploration: 2-2.5 hours
• Sunrise combo: 2-2.5 hours

Wear quick-dry clothing (shorts and t-shirt), a hat, and sunscreen. Avoid cotton—it stays wet. For night tours, bring a light jacket as it gets breezy. We provide dry bags for your phone, keys, and valuables. Waterproof phone cases are ideal for photos.

Yes! Children 5 years and above can join with a parent. We have tandem (double) and triple kayaks for families. Kids wear certified child-sized life jackets. Our calm mangrove waters and stable kayaks make this a safe, memorable family activity.

Safety first! If conditions are unsafe (heavy rain, strong winds, lightning), we’ll reschedule you to another slot at no charge or provide a full refund. We monitor weather and tides daily to proactively inform you.

Everything you need:
• Premium imported sit-on-top kayak
• Certified life jacket (ISO standard)
• Expert certified guide
• Safety boat (for groups)
• Dry bag for valuables
• Hotel pickup/drop (Govind Nagar area)
• Safety briefing & paddle tutorial
• Refreshments (water, light snacks on day tours)