Taking a luxury yacht charter around the 500 pristine islands, islets and reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a breath-taking experience catering to dive enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
While boarding a yacht in the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean may be relatively new, there are a number of facilities to choose from. Port Blair is the capital of the region and therefore offers more facilities than the others. There is no dedicated marina though but plenty of top anchorage spots. On Port Blair itself, the beaches are not a good reference of the region. So enjoy the town and its many historical sites including the Cellular Jail National Memorial, the Anthropological Museum and Chatham Saw Mill. When it’s time to explore the islands or discover neighboring lush rainforests, your captain will know where to drop anchor for the night.
Neil Island. Ask the captain to drop anchor in one of the many secluded coves and stay put for the day. Swim ashore admiring the crystal clear waters with jaw dropping coral reefs below, and rent a bike to explore the tiny island. Each cove is easy to get to by cycling on the local dirt roads. The lush rainforests and jungle interior keeps the sun from you as you ride and the inviting warm waters are perfect for a quick cool off.
Havelock Island. This is a beach lover’s paradise and home to the famous Radhanagar Beach. Havelock Island boasts the most pristine wild, snow-white beaches of the archipelago and the most exciting underwater world too. Most tourists arrive here and choose to stop exploring the islands, as nothing is more Eden-like than Havelock. Havelock Island / Neil Island *Please check your country is eligible for the new visa.
For an Andaman Islands yacht charter, please note that the region actually experiences two monsoon seasons with heavy rainfall. The northeast monsoon season and the southwest monsoon season bring heavy rainfall to the area. The northeast monsoon season can last from November to January, while the southwest monsoon season lasts from May to September with heavy rainfall to be expected off and on. The best times to book a luxury charter yacht in the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands is from October – mid June with peak season running from December to March.
The islands offer some fantastic vistas of lush green vegetation thanks to heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, with flocks of parrots, Bahminy kites, hornbills, sea eagles and herons gracing its shores. Beautiful flora and fauna also bless the islands so expect to see yellow hibiscus, white lily and many variety of orchids too, and don’t forget to explore the mangroves and abundance of wildlife that calls the region home. Larger mammals include elephant and deer.
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Under the crystal clear waters, divers are treated with an abundance of color amongst the coral reefs with teems of reef fish, mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks too. The diving is unrivaled here due to the prohibition on commercial fishing so life under the water is truly dazzling. For superyachts, this archipelago offers picture perfect white sand beaches, emerald waters and jungle interiors – for those who want to get away from it all then ask the captain to drop anchor while you swim or just enjoy a day on the beach. Be sure to visit Radhanagar Beach on your Andaman Islands yacht charter as it is often referred to as the “best beach in India.”
Only a handful of the islands are open to tourists so admiring from afar may be the best option. This is a relatively new superyacht charter destination due to a change of visa requirement. The Indian Government introduced a new E-Visa* available on arrival in nine different airports in a bid to seduce more tourists to its island destinations. The visa’s will be available on arrival into Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Thiruvanathapuram, Kochi and Goa.
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