Andaman Islands Group Tour: Beaches, Diving & Island Hopping Guide

Why Choose Andaman for a Group Tour?

The Andaman Islands offer what most Indian beach destinations cannot — pristine, barely-developed coastline with visibility underwater that rivals the Maldives. For group travellers, the Andaman Islands combine natural beauty with adventure activities, all without the need for international travel. Port Blair is well-connected by air from major Indian cities and serves as the hub for exploring the archipelago.

Port Blair: History and the Cellular Jail

Port Blair is the capital and gateway to the Andamans. The Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) is an emotionally charged piece of India's freedom struggle history — the evening light and sound show is deeply moving. The Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Corbyn's Cove Beach, and the Chatham Saw Mill are also worth visiting. Most groups spend 1–2 nights in Port Blair before island-hopping.

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep): Radhanagar Beach

Havelock Island is the jewel of the Andamans. Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) has been rated one of Asia's best beaches — its turquoise waters and white sand are extraordinary. Elephant Beach offers excellent snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides. Scuba diving at Havelock is a must — Nemo Reef, Aquarium, and Barracuda City are famous dive sites. The ferry from Port Blair takes 90 minutes.

Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): The Quiet Escape

Neil Island is smaller, quieter, and more intimate than Havelock — perfect for groups seeking serenity. Natural Bridge at Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach's sunset views, and the laid-back village atmosphere make it a favourite. Cycling around Neil Island is a fun group activity. Most groups spend 1 night here before returning to Port Blair for departure.

Best Activities for Groups in the Andamans

Scuba diving, sea walking, snorkelling, kayaking, glass-bottom boat rides, night kayaking through bioluminescent plankton, jungle trekking, and sport fishing are the top activities. Most dive operators in Havelock run beginner courses for first-timers. Sea walking at Elephant Beach is a crowd favourite for non-swimmers in groups.

Best Time to Visit Andaman Islands

October to May is the ideal window, with the best conditions from December to March. The South-West Monsoon (June to September) brings rough seas, limited ferry services, and most water sports shut down. November and February–March offer perfect weather with clear skies, calm seas, and excellent underwater visibility for diving and snorkelling.

Sample 6-Night Andaman Group Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Port Blair arrival, Cellular Jail light show, Day 2 Corbyn's Cove and Ross Island, Day 3 ferry to Havelock, Radhanagar Beach, Day 4 Elephant Beach snorkelling and scuba diving, Day 5 ferry to Neil Island, Laxmanpur Beach sunset, Day 6 return Port Blair and departure. TravelBuddy offers curated Andaman GIT packages from major Indian cities with all ferry bookings included.