When is the best time to dive Mac Point?

The typical diving season is November to March; April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

India · Havelock/Swaraj Dweep

Mac Point

Q: Is Mac Point good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - calm, shallow seagrass/reef conditions also suit snorkeling and non-swimmer intro dives

Best time to dive

November to March; April

What you might see

DugongLikely
NudibranchLikely
Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - calm, shallow seagrass/reef conditions also suit snorkeling and non-swimmer intro dives

Safety notes

Standard reef-diving hazards; operators recommend medical consultation for divers with respiratory or heart conditions

Permits & fees

No site-specific permit; Andaman & Nicobar Islands require a Restricted Area Permit for foreign nationals to visit the islands generally (issued on arrival/e-visa basis), not specific to this dive site

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Havelock

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.