Kayaking in Havelock Island: Prices,
Havelock Island — officially renamed Swaraj Dweep, though almost nobody uses that name — has become
From bioluminescent bays to ancient mangrove forests — the Andaman Islands offer India's most spectacular kayaking destinations. Guided by certified experts since 2023.
The Andaman Islands are home to some of the most breathtaking kayaking routes in all of Asia. With over 500 islands scattered across the Bay of Bengal, this archipelago offers everything from glowing bioluminescent lagoons and dense mangrove channels to crystal-clear coral reefs and untouched coastlines. Turtle Kayaking operates from Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), the gateway to Andaman’s finest paddling experiences, with certified guides who know every tide, current, and hidden waterway.
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Witness the Andaman Sea transform into a canvas of electric blue light. Paddle through one of Asia’s brightest bioluminescent bays near Havelock.
Navigate the Andaman waters after dark with LED-lit kayaks. Discover a whole new side of island life beneath the tropical constellations.
Explore the Andaman’s ancient mangrove forests — dense green tunnels teeming with kingfishers, mudskippers, and monitor lizards. A naturalist’s dream.
Watch the first light of dawn spill across the Bay of Bengal from your kayak. The Andaman sunrise is something you paddle into, not just watch.
Drift through golden waters as the Andaman sun melts into the Indian Ocean. An unforgettable close to your island day.
The Andaman archipelago is unlike any other kayaking destination in India — here's what sets it apart from Kerala backwaters, Goa, or Rishikesh.
The Andaman Sea hosts one of Asia's brightest bioluminescence zones. Paddle through water that glows electric blue — visible only in a handful of places worldwide.
The Andaman Islands contain India's largest mangrove ecosystems. Kayak through tunnels of ancient roots where saltwater crocodiles once roamed — now safely monitored.
Unlike mainland India, the Andaman maintains 26-32°C temperatures year-round. The October-May kayaking season offers calm seas, warm water, and clear visibility.
No crowded riverbanks or motorboat traffic. Andaman kayaking routes pass through protected marine zones with zero commercial interference — just you and the ocean.
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Havelock Island — officially renamed Swaraj Dweep, though almost nobody uses that name — has become
Picture this: you're sitting in a kayak at 4 AM, surrounded by absolute darkness. The only
If someone told you that you could paddle through ancient mangrove tunnels, watch the ocean light
The Andaman archipelago, a chain of over 500 islands in the Bay of Bengal, offers some of the most pristine kayaking waters in all of Asia. Unlike crowded mainland waterways, kayaking in Andaman means paddling through crystal-clear waters with visibility exceeding 15 metres, surrounded by untouched coral reefs, dense mangrove forests, and white-sand coastlines that see fewer visitors in a year than most beaches see in a day.
The warm tropical climate, with water temperatures between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round, makes Andaman kayak tours comfortable in any season. The sheltered bays and lagoons around Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) provide calm, flat water ideal for beginners, while the open-sea routes between islands challenge experienced paddlers looking for adventure.
Kayaking in Andaman is not a single experience. It is a collection of diverse adventures. Bioluminescence kayaking takes you through plankton-rich waters that glow electric blue under your paddle. Mangrove kayaking leads you through ancient root tunnels where kingfishers dive and monitor lizards sun themselves. Sunrise and sunset kayaking offer golden-hour photography on mirror-flat water, while night kayaking reveals the Andaman Sea under a canopy of tropical constellations invisible from mainland India.
Turtle Kayaking operates all five Andaman kayak tours from Havelock Island, the most accessible and tourism-friendly island in the chain, with departures timed to tides, moon phases, and weather for the best possible experience on every outing.
The prime kayaking season in Andaman runs from October to May, when the northeast monsoon has passed and the seas are calm. November through February offers the best conditions overall: cooler temperatures, minimal rainfall, and peak bioluminescence visibility during new moon phases. March to May is warmer but still excellent for kayaking Andaman waters, with longer daylight hours and fewer crowds.
While kayaking operations pause during the heaviest monsoon months (June to September), the shoulder months of October and May often deliver surprisingly good conditions with discounted rates.
Havelock Island is reached by ferry from Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Flights to Port Blair operate daily from major Indian cities including Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. From Port Blair, government and private ferries (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean) reach Havelock in approximately 90 minutes. Once on Havelock, Turtle Kayaking offers complimentary pickup and drop-off from any hotel on the island for all Andaman kayak tours.
Andaman kayak tours with Turtle Kayaking range from Rs. 2,500 per person for Mangrove Kayaking to Rs. 3,800 per person for Bioluminescence, Night, Sunrise, and Sunset Kayaking. All prices include equipment, safety gear, certified guides, and hotel pickup and drop-off on Havelock Island.
The peak monsoon months of June to September bring rough seas and heavy rainfall, so most kayaking Andaman operators pause tours during this period. The best time for kayaking is October to May. However, the shoulder months of early October and late May often have good conditions at lower prices.
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) is the best island for kayaking in Andaman. It offers the widest variety of kayaking experiences including bioluminescence, mangroves, sunrise, sunset, and night kayaking, combined with calm sheltered waters, good tourist infrastructure, and easy ferry access from Port Blair.
