THE DESTINATION
The Andaman Islands are breathtakingly beautiful and are a scuba diver''s dream destination. They offer warm, clear blue waters with an amazing spectrum of bio-diversity and some of the best coral in the world. The islands themselves are untouched and have so far managed to remain free from excessive commercialization. On the land, there are hundreds of species of flora and fauna including leatherback sea turtles ...and many rare species of birds, making this a great spot for non divers as well.
The Andaman Islands are breathtakingly beautiful and are a scuba diver''s dream destination. They offer warm, clear blue waters with an amazing spectrum of bio-diversity and some of the best coral in the world. The islands themselves are untouched and have so far managed to remain free from excessive commercialization. On the land, there are hundreds of species of flora and fauna including leatherback sea turtles ...and many rare species of birds, making this a great spot for non divers as well.
THE DIVING
The dive sites here are mainly reefs fringing the island. Hence, gentle reef slopes, no dramatic walls and no strong currents make these places perfect for beginners. At the same time, these locations are frequented by the much sought after underwater species like whale sharks, manta rays and even dolphins.
Here are some of our favorite sites:
South Button
This small island is an overgrown pinnacle sticking out of the rocks -- it has vertical columns of rocks, covered with coral, a couple of interesting overhangs and strange-shaped rock formations, some sheer and some not-so-sheer walls, very clear water and lots and lots (and lots!) of coral and fish. Manta sightings are very common here during the season, and macro lovers will not want to leave this site - nudis, shrimps, crabs, cuttlefish, octopi...you name it, are found here.
Johnny''s Gorge
Johnny''s Gorge is a small rocky outcrop in the open sea, with a profusion of large pelagics - big schools of barracudas, lots of sharks (white tips, black tips, nurse sharks and bull sharks), mackerels, trevally, tuna, eagle rays, napoleons, huge groupers and occasional manta rays as well. This one matches up to any site
anywhere in the world!
Dixon''s Pinnacle
Dixon''s Pinnacle actually consists of 3 pinnacles - a large pinnacle with the top at 18m, and 2 smaller pinnacles with their tops at around 25m. The pinnacles are encrusted with tube corals and large barrel sponges; hordes of schooling bannerfish make this site their home and groupers, napoleons, unicornfish, anemonefish, shrimps and crabs can be seen here. Turtles and barracudas are the highlights of this spectacular site, and we do spot an occasional manta and shark here as well.
TRIP ITINERARY
Saturday, Nov 13: Depart Mumbai early morning. Land in Port Blair around noon. Catch a ferry to Havelock Island, arrive around 5 pm. Check in to Island Vinnie''s and chill out for the rest of the evening.
Sunday, Nov 14: 2 dives (Fun dives for certified divers, Certification dives for students)
The dive sites here are mainly reefs fringing the island. Hence, gentle reef slopes, no dramatic walls and no strong currents make these places perfect for beginners. At the same time, these locations are frequented by the much sought after underwater species like whale sharks, manta rays and even dolphins.
Here are some of our favorite sites:
South Button
This small island is an overgrown pinnacle sticking out of the rocks -- it has vertical columns of rocks, covered with coral, a couple of interesting overhangs and strange-shaped rock formations, some sheer and some not-so-sheer walls, very clear water and lots and lots (and lots!) of coral and fish. Manta sightings are very common here during the season, and macro lovers will not want to leave this site - nudis, shrimps, crabs, cuttlefish, octopi...you name it, are found here.
Johnny''s Gorge
Johnny''s Gorge is a small rocky outcrop in the open sea, with a profusion of large pelagics - big schools of barracudas, lots of sharks (white tips, black tips, nurse sharks and bull sharks), mackerels, trevally, tuna, eagle rays, napoleons, huge groupers and occasional manta rays as well. This one matches up to any site
anywhere in the world!
Dixon''s Pinnacle
Dixon''s Pinnacle actually consists of 3 pinnacles - a large pinnacle with the top at 18m, and 2 smaller pinnacles with their tops at around 25m. The pinnacles are encrusted with tube corals and large barrel sponges; hordes of schooling bannerfish make this site their home and groupers, napoleons, unicornfish, anemonefish, shrimps and crabs can be seen here. Turtles and barracudas are the highlights of this spectacular site, and we do spot an occasional manta and shark here as well.
TRIP ITINERARY
Saturday, Nov 13: Depart Mumbai early morning. Land in Port Blair around noon. Catch a ferry to Havelock Island, arrive around 5 pm. Check in to Island Vinnie''s and chill out for the rest of the evening.
Sunday, Nov 14: 2 dives (Fun dives for certified divers, Certification dives for students)
Monday, Nov 15: 3 dives (Fun dives for certified divers, 2 certification dives for students followed by 1 fun dive). Celebratory dinner for newly certified divers!
Tuesday, Nov 16: 2 dives (Fun dives for everyone). Depart for Port Blair in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the Fortune Bay Resort.
Wednesday, Nov 17: Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon flights to Mumbai/Delhi.
Trip Add on:
If you are keen to explore the Andamans for a few more days, a good option is a stay at Baratang Island where you can explore limestone caves, mud volcanoes & virgin beaches while snorkeling, hiking & bird watching. Ask us for more details if you are interested.
COST SUMMARY:
New Divers: Rs. 40,000
Certified Divers: Rs. 36,000
Non diving adults: Rs. 10,000
Non diving children (sharing room): Rs. 4,000
Single Occupancy Surcharge: Rs. 6,000
Includes:
Stay, breakfast, 7 guided dives with a dive master, all diving equipment, transfers in the Andamans, taxes.
Excludes:
Flights, lunch/dinner, tips, beverages, insurance, pool training in Mumbai for new divers, anything that is not included.
How to Register
Download the enrollment form from our website, fill it up alongwith ur signature and either courier the form to us or scan it and mail it to us.
How to Make Payment -
1) Make a cash payment at our Office
2) Make an Online Transfer to our ICICI A/c 003201512191 in the name of Parag Gandhi (IFCS/ NEFT Code - ICIC0000032) DADAR POONAWADI Branch
3) Deposit Cash in any ICICI Branch in ICICI A/c NO 003201512191 in the name of Parag Gandhi (Add Rs 50 Extra per Transaction) DADAR POONAWADI BRANCH
4) We can send someone to collect the payment to ur office/ residence at an extra cost of Rs 100 /- per pick-up
Pls Inform us as soon as you make the payment.
Cancellation Terms
Once Booked, Cant be cancelled for any reasons. No refunds for Cancellation
No transfer to any other trip allowed
A Last word
The prices of our trips provide a high value for money returns. They are priced to keep our standards high and your trip, smooth. Cost usually is a deciding factor for many a trip, but for an adventure trip, the deciding factor should be confidence in your operator.
We can organise these trips for Corporates/ Groups on dates of their choice. For Team Building Workshops and Outbound Training, Mail us on corporate@escapadesindia.com
Trip Add on:
If you are keen to explore the Andamans for a few more days, a good option is a stay at Baratang Island where you can explore limestone caves, mud volcanoes & virgin beaches while snorkeling, hiking & bird watching. Ask us for more details if you are interested.
COST SUMMARY:
New Divers: Rs. 40,000
Certified Divers: Rs. 36,000
Non diving adults: Rs. 10,000
Non diving children (sharing room): Rs. 4,000
Single Occupancy Surcharge: Rs. 6,000
Includes:
Stay, breakfast, 7 guided dives with a dive master, all diving equipment, transfers in the Andamans, taxes.
Excludes:
Flights, lunch/dinner, tips, beverages, insurance, pool training in Mumbai for new divers, anything that is not included.
How to Register
Download the enrollment form from our website, fill it up alongwith ur signature and either courier the form to us or scan it and mail it to us.
How to Make Payment -
1) Make a cash payment at our Office
2) Make an Online Transfer to our ICICI A/c 003201512191 in the name of Parag Gandhi (IFCS/ NEFT Code - ICIC0000032) DADAR POONAWADI Branch
3) Deposit Cash in any ICICI Branch in ICICI A/c NO 003201512191 in the name of Parag Gandhi (Add Rs 50 Extra per Transaction) DADAR POONAWADI BRANCH
4) We can send someone to collect the payment to ur office/ residence at an extra cost of Rs 100 /- per pick-up
Pls Inform us as soon as you make the payment.
Cancellation Terms
Once Booked, Cant be cancelled for any reasons. No refunds for Cancellation
No transfer to any other trip allowed
A Last word
The prices of our trips provide a high value for money returns. They are priced to keep our standards high and your trip, smooth. Cost usually is a deciding factor for many a trip, but for an adventure trip, the deciding factor should be confidence in your operator.
We can organise these trips for Corporates/ Groups on dates of their choice. For Team Building Workshops and Outbound Training, Mail us on corporate@escapadesindia.com
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