Glass Bottom Boat Ride

Glass Bottom Boat Ride - Water Activity at Andaman Islands

A Glass Bottom Boat is a boat fitted with a transparent glass panel on its underside, allowing passengers to view the underwater world while staying completely dry on board. It is the simplest and most accessible way to witness Andaman's vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish and marine formations without needing to swim, snorkel or dive.

Glass Bottom Boat rides are extremely popular at North Bay Island near Port Blair, as well as at Elephant Beach in Havelock and Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island. The ride typically lasts 20-30 minutes and is conducted over shallow reef areas where visibility is best, making it an ideal activity for families travelling with young children or elders, and for anyone who wants a quick glimpse of marine life before or after other water sports.

Marine Life You Can See at Andaman

The shallow reef beds around North Bay, Elephant Beach and Neil Island host healthy coral gardens teeming with colourful reef fish, sea anemones, sea cucumbers and the occasional starfish. The clear, calm waters of the Andaman Sea make these reefs easily visible from the surface, even without diving below.

On a typical ride, you can spot clownfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish and damselfish darting among the coral, along with branching, plate and brain corals in shades of pink, purple and gold. Since the boat moves slowly and the glass panel offers an unobstructed view, it's also a great opportunity for photography, even with just a phone camera.