Barracuda City

Best time to dive

December to March; November to May

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - too deep

Safety notes

Moderate currents, deep wall/depth

Permits & fees

Havelock is on the list of islands foreigners can visit without a Restricted Area Permit (30-day entry certificate, extendable 15). Separate diving permit reportedly Rs 1,000/person/day for foreigners via Form 4(A)/4(B) to Chief Wildlife Warden (single-sourced, VERIFY). Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park reference fee (near Wandoor, often cited generally): Indian adult Rs 50, Indian child Rs 25, foreigner Rs 500 (VERIFY, secondary source only)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Havelock