When is the best time to dive North Bay Island Reef?

The typical diving season is January to December; November to April; June to September. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

India · North Bay/Port Blair

North Bay Island Reef

Q: Is North Bay Island Reef good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - commercially operated snorkeling and sea-walk site, no swimming ability required

Best time to dive

January to December; November to April; June to September

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - commercially operated snorkeling and sea-walk site, no swimming ability required

Safety notes

sea-walk/snorkel restrictions for pregnant women, people over 60, heart conditions, breathing difficulties, or heavy medication use; boat traffic near jetty; standard reef hazards (fire coral, occasional lionfish/stonefish contact)

Permits & fees

- (no national-park-style permit found for North Bay itself, unlike MGMNP; standard Andaman entry rules apply)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Port Blair

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