Diving
in India
Full-boat Charters
to the Andaman Islands
South East Asia Liveaboards (SEAL) are the
pioneers of surfing in the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay
of Bengal, India. Our unique liveaboard sailing cruises are for
big wave surfing around these tropical islands. Bring your surf
board and join our sailing yachts Crescent and Wanderlust in Port Blair,
capital of the Andaman islands, for an unforgettable experience of
world-class surf.
To the west lay the Maldives, to the east, Burma and Thailand.
Centered in the Bay of Bengal are the mysterious Andaman Islands. A chain of one hundred
and fifty lush tropical islands, forgotten by the modern world. So little explored and
undeveloped, that cannibals and stone-age pigmy Negrito tribes still exist in their
impenetrable interiors. These reclusive tribes hunt wild boar and deer as their main
source of food.
To capture the true spirit of the Andamans and to enjoy their rustic
charm is only possible by spending a day or so exploring Port Blair, the islands’
capital port. A visit to the cellular jail or nearby Ross Island will give a lasting
impression or British Imperial rule in bygone days. Port Blair has been in a reclusive
state of decline since the British departed. It is now a colourful Indian backwater, ideal
for exploring. The outer islands of the Andaman Archipelago, are the real gem for true
adventurers, holding hidden treasures for diving enthusiasts.
The Andaman Island archipelago, is engulfed by the crystal clear waters of the
Indian Ocean. The subterranean mountain range that forms this exotic destination, drops
away steeply, to depths of over three thousand meters, within just a short distance of the
coast. The islands are swept by oceanic currents, bringing up rich nutrients from the
depths. This provides abundant food sources to resulting in incredible amounts of fish
life. All these factors combined, make the Andaman Islands a diver’s dream!
SEAL now offers you the opportunity to dive and explore their hidden depths. Join us on
our annual live-aboard trip to this diver’s Mecca.
We have schedule a join-in diving cruise for April 2001. But if you have a group of
friends and would like to charter on of our yachts, we would be pleased to give you a
quotation.
The Trip
We have scheduled a join-in live-aboard diving cruise for 2001, onboard
our sailing yacht ‘Wanderlust’ on the following dates: 10 to 20 April 2001 (9
days/10 nights).
Clients will join s/y ‘Wanderlust’ in Port Blair (the capital
of the Andamans), in the afternoon of Tuesday, 10th April. After Port
clearances and formalities are completed, s/y ‘Wanderlust will depart and travel over
night to begin this very special cruise.
Nine full days of diving will take place from the 11th
through to 19th April. S/y ‘Wanderlust’ will return to Port Blair and
clients will disembark after breakfast on the morning of the 20th.
Highlights of the trip are Campbell Shoals, Narcondam Island, Barren
Island and Passige Island. Permits to visit different islands must be applied for in
advance but we cannot guarantee which islands will be open to us to visit at any specific
time.
The price per person is US$1700, which includes all meals, fresh fruit
and soft drinks + Divemaster services, tanks, weights & belts.
Getting There
There are daily flights from Madras and Calcutta, servicing Port Blair.
All customers must fly in and fly out. Please note: all guests must obtain an Indian
tourist Visa prior to arrival in India.
There are daily flights from Madras and
Calcutta, servicing Port Blair. All customers must fly in and fly out.  Pls. note: Indian Visa required.
Please click here for further information on our
 surfing charters.
ANDAMAN ISLANDS, INDIA
Join-in Diving Cruise 2001
Approximate Itinerary. |
Day
1
|
Arrive Port Blair and board sailing yacht ‘Wanderlust’ late
afternoon. We will depart from Port Blair as soon as Port clearance formalities have been
completed, which should be by early evening. Overnight passage to the first of the dive
sites. |
Day
2
|
Diving at Havelock Island to include Minerva Ledge & Cambell shoals. |
Day
3
|
Diving a Barren Island - a volcanic Island which recently erupted. The
diving here is on walls. Drift dives with encounters of big pelagics. Hammerhead and
Silvertip sharks can be see here. |
Day
4
|
Second day spent diving at Barron Island. |
Day
5
|
Diving at Narcondam Island. This island is very rarely visited by boats,
including dive charter vessels. Be one of the first people to dive this beautiful Island.
Narcondam is a volcanic Island, the peak of which is always shrouded in swirling cloud.
Wild green parrots fly in flocks here. The diving is fantastic with crystal clear waters
and great pelagic action. Manta Rays and Whalesharks are commonly found here. |
Day
6
|
Second day spent Diving at Nacondam Island. |
Day
7
|
Diving at North, Middle and South Button Islands. Then overnight passage
to North Sentinal Island. |
Day
8
|
Days diving at North Sentinel Island. This island is inhabited by head
hunters. Shore visits are not allowed here. |
Day
9
|
Diving at North Cinque Island. |
Day
10
|
Diving at South Cinque Islands & Sisters Island. Manta rays abound
here! After the days diving and dinner, we start the over night passage back to Port
Blair. |
Day
11
|
Disembark
early morning to Port Blair Airport, for return flight home. |
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