Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, which is popularly known as Andaman Water Sports Complex, is one of the most visited tourist destinations of Port Blair.

If you have planned to go to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with your family and loved ones, you surely have thought of doing various water activities. And if water sports are your priority, it is the best place for you. 

You have probably seen people doing parasailing in Andaman or snorkelling in Andaman, and wondering where you can go to do them. Well, the Andaman Water Sports Complex can be your first go-to destination to fulfil that desire.

Let’s check out the activities that you can do there, what the timings are, and other important tips which nobody tells you. 

Activities To Do In The Andaman Water Sports Complex

1. Jet Skiing

• Jet skiing is an ideal water sports ride to do with your loved ones. 
• You will get a 10-minute ride.
• For one person, the cost will be Rs 550
• For two persons, the cost will come down to Rs 750

2. Sofa Ride

• Fun group water ride ideal to do with family. 
• The inflatable boat ride lasts for 10 minutes. 
• The cost is Rs 499. 

• 3. Banana Boat Ride

• Ideal for kids who like the thrill of storming through the sea. 
• Usually, it is a 20-minute ride. 
• Pricing is around Rs 345

4. Parasailing

• Good for adventure-seeking individuals who like to fly over the sea. 
• Parasailing in Andaman is usually 30 minutes long. 
• The usual cost of Parasailing is around Rs 3500. 

5. Kayaking

• Good for people who like to explore. 
• Kayaking cost is approximately Rs 3500 

6. Glass-Bottom Boat Ride

• It is an ideal ride for those who like to enjoy watching marine life without actually getting into it. 
• From Port Blair to North Bay island and back ride takes 4 hours. 
• For a 4-hour ride, the cost is around Rs 3500. 

7. Paddle Boats

• Most laid-back yet enjoyable water activities for people, particularly older adults and children. 
• The paddle boat rides are charged for 30 minutes. 
• The charges Rs 20 to Rs 30 per person, depending on whether two or four people are sitting in boats. 

8. Bumper Boat

• Bumper boat rides are mainly designed for young kids and children. 
• Inflatable boats are designed to bump riders together.
• 10 minutes of bumper boat rides cost Rs 10 per person. 

9. Sea Walking

• While Sea walking is not prominently available in the water sports complex, you can book it from here. 
• A 40-minute sea walking experience is ideal for non-swimmer marine life lovers. 
• The per-person cost of sea walking is around Rs 3200 

10. Scuba Diving

• The best underwater marine life and coral enjoying activity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 
• It does not provide as many coral exploring opportunities as Havelock or North Bay, but it can be done here.
• For a 40-minute underwater experience, the cost is about Rs 3500, whereas a 30-minute experience costs Rs 1000

11. Ferry Boat Ride To North Bay And Ross Islands

• If you would like to visit North Bay Island or Ross Island, you can book your ferry from here.
• The costs for such a ride are around Rs 870 per person. 

Timings Of The Complex

If the Andaman Water Sports Complex is in your itinerary, then you should know the right time. The complex opens at 5:30 AM in the morning and closes at 9 PM. 

However, if you wanna do the water sports activities, then you should know that the activities are mostly available from 9 AM in the morning to 6 PM in the evening. 

Now, if you are wondering whether you need to pay to enter the complex, then the good news is, no! There is no entry fee required. The entry is absolutely free of cost. 

Tips For You on Your First Visit To The Water Sports Complex

If your plan is set, and you are taking your friends, family and loved ones to the water sports complex, then you should remember a few things. The tips given here will help you enjoy your time at Port Blair even more.

• Enjoyment of the lovely boat rides and other simple and fun activities can be done with ease if the sun is shining on you, so it's better to choose to go a little late. Going to the complex in the late afternoon will give you pleasant weather to enjoy the rides. 
• If you are booking the rides through an agency, then look for bundle or combo activities, where you can get multiple rides at a much lower cost. 
• Before you hop onto the rides, thoroughly check the gear and equipment the operators are providing before booking. If the certification does not seem reliable, then do not go further. 
• Try to avoid the times when the majority of the people are going. Late morning is the time when you will witness maximum rush in the complex, so for better enjoyment, avoid these times. 
• Some of the water sports activities in the complex are good, but do not book blindly. Scuba diving in Havelock is much more enriching, so try to avoid doing it here. 
• For the North Bay Island and Ross Island tour, you will not get ferry rides from Makruzz, Nautika or Green Ocean ferry.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How Can I Reach The Andaman Water Sports Complex? 

If you are planning to do water sports in Andaman, then you can go to the complex from anywhere in Port Blair. You can take local transport like a bus or an auto, and you can also take a cab to reach the location. 

2. What Are The Opening Hours Of The Sports Complex? 

The Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex's sports opening hours are 10 AM to 6 PM; however, you can enter the park from 6 AM onwards. 

3. Do I Need To Pay An Entry Fee? 

No, for the entry, you will not be required to pay an entry fee. Andaman Water Sports Complex has a free entry; however, if you are gonna do any particular water sports, then you will have to pay the ticket costs. 

4. Should I Book Advanced Tickets For The Water Sports In The Complex?

Yes, if you are planning to go to Andaman in the peak seasons, and want to do some popular water rides or visit Ross Island and North Bay Island, then advance booking can be a great advantage. Most of the bookings in the water sports complex are done through walk-ins, but advanced booking for the high-demand sports and activities can save time. 

Summing Up

Andaman Water Sports Complex, which is situated in the heart of Andaman, Port Blair, is a very popular tourist attraction for thrill seekers. You can enjoy multiple fun and interesting water sports activities even if you do not have time to explore all the islands. 

If you want to do snorkelling in Andaman, scuba diving in Havelock, but lack time, you can easily do them while being at Port Blair itself. So water sports in Andaman can be possible for everyone, even without hopping into the different islands, and taking ferries from Nautika or Green Ocean or Makruzz, just by visiting the water sports complex.