Jolly Buoy Island

Best time to dive

November to May; June to October

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - primarily a snorkeling and glass-bottom-boat site

Safety notes

coral protection rules (no touching/standing), boat traffic at jetty, monsoon swell outside season

Permits & fees

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park entry permit required: Indian nationals ~₹50 (children ~₹25), foreign nationals ~₹500/day (Form 4A/4B, Chief Wildlife Warden approval for foreign visitors); ferry+permit package ~₹850; glass-bottom boat ~₹1,000; closed Mondays and during monsoon

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Wandoor/Port Blair