With over 300 Islands, Andaman is one of the most romantic destinations among couples. The white sandy beaches, clear crystal water, gorgeous underwater world, adventurous water sports, remote islands and wide range of accommodation makes it the best honeymoon place in India.
Is Andaman Good For Honeymoon?
Yes, definitely Andaman is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in India. The honeymoon trip to Andaman is like living a good island life with innumerable surprises, ferry rides, white sandy beaches with clear crystal water, adventurous sports, an amazing underwater world, unique natural phenomena and scuba diving. During your honeymoon trip, you’ll get amazing experiences like meeting Karen people, watching turtle nesting, driving through the tribal belt, swimming on the best beaches of India, staying in wonderful accommodation and exploring remote islands. So let’s check out the most romantic things to do in Andaman for couples –
What Are The Most Romantic Things To Do In Andaman For Couples?
- Light and Sound show at Cellular Jail
- Candle Light Dinner at Havelock Island
- Try Scuba Diving
- Explore Lovely Beaches
- Dinner Cruise in Port Blair
- Witness Turtle Nesting at Kalipur Beach
- Live in Bamboo Hut at Neil Island
- Enjoy Scooty Rides
- Adventurous water sports
- Nght Kayaking
- Kiss At The Top Of Little Andaman Lighthouse
1. Watch Light and sound show at Cellular Jail, Port Blair
Watching light and sound show at Cellular Jail is one the best things to do in Andaman for couples. The light and sound show takes you to that historic time when these beautiful islands were called Kalapani (black water). This 45-minute show will let you know about those historical events which took place in this city during the freedom fight.
After watching the show you can visit the cellular jail museum and buy souvenirs for friends and family.
The show is held three times a day in both Hindi and English. You can book the tickets from the tourism office. Due to heavy demands, it is recommended to book the tickets in advance.
- Ticket price – INR 150 for child (age 5 to 11) and INR 300 for adults.
2. Enjoy Candle Light Dinner At Havelock Island
Candle Light dinner under the sparkling stars in front of the sea on the beach is the most romantic thing to do in Andaman for couples. Havelock Island is the place where you can enjoy the most romantic dinner of your life. The soothing sound of waves with a romantic setup under the light of candles creates the perfect setup for candlelight dinner. After all, this is the experience that every couple craves.
- Expected Cost – INR 3500
3. Try Scuba Diving
The island of Andaman is mainly famous for its underwater world that includes beautiful corals, colorful fishes, and other mysteries of sea. And scuba diving is the best activity to explore the vast world of sea.
You should join the scuba diving together to explore the alluring marine life and become the diving partner for eternity. Witnessing the wild beauty of nature while holding the hand of your partner under the sea is surely the experience you should try in Andaman as a couple.
There are various PADI and SSI approved courses for scuba diving in Andaman that make sure you’ll have the best time under the sea.
- Best places for scuba diving in Andaman – Havelock Island, Neil Island, Barren Island and North Bay Island
- Expected Cost – INR 4500 For one hour/ per person
4. Explore Lovely Beaches
A trip to Andaman can’t be complete without spending time on its beaches. Andaman is home to some of India’s best beaches like Radhanagar beach, Elephant beach, Laxmanpur beach and Lalaji Bay beach. And From the last couple of years, Radhanagar beach is continuously rated as the best beach in India.
The beaches here are ideal for couples to rekindle their romance and feel the sparks amidst the blue vast sea, white sand and lush green forest.
Watching the spectacular sunset at Radhanagar beach with your loved one is an experience you won’t get any other place in the world.
Walking on the white sand surrounded by the lush green vegetation with the soothing sound of waves while holding the hands of your partner is the most romantic thing you can do in Andaman.
- Best beaches in Andaman for couples – Lalaji Bay beach at Long Island, Radhanagar beach, Kalapathar beach & Elephant beach at Havelock Island, Laxmanpur beach at Neil Island, and Amkunj beach at Rangat.
5. Dinner Cruise in Port Blair
Dinner Cruise is the most romantic way to spend an evening in Andaman. Enjoying the night view of the sea while feeling the refreshing breeze in your hair at open decks gives you a completely unique dining experience. This 2 hour journey starts from Port Blair in the evening and passes through island with live music, dance, amazing views and delicious food. There is an option of candlelight dinner as well.
- Starting point – Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
- Starting time – 7 PM and 6:30 PM is reporting time
Cost
- Cruise without dinner – 2500
- Cruise with buffet dinner – 3500
- Cruise with candle light dinner – 3950
6. Witnessing Turtle Nesting At Kalipur Beach
The beaches of Andaman are not only famous for white sand, pristine clear water, adventurous water activities but for turtle nesting as well. Turtle nesting is one of the most beautiful phenomena in which sea turtles lay eggs in the nest by removing sand from the beaches and cover the nest. It happens during the nighttime. Watching this amazing phenomenon will spark romance in your life.
- Best time for turtle nesting – December to March (at night)
- Best places to watch turtle nesting in Andaman – Kalipur beach at Diglipur, Ramnagar beach at Neil Island, Karmatang beach at North Andaman Island, and Aamkunj beach at Rangat.
7. Stay in Bamboo Hut
Staying in Bamboo hut or cottage by the beach is the most romantic way to experience the raw beauty of Andaman. Away from the hustle-bustle of daily life in front of the beach will give the solitude that every honeymoon couple crave. If you’re going to Neil island then you should spend at least one night in Bamboo hut.
- Best places to stay in Bamboo hut or cottages in Andaman – Lalaji bay beach at Long island, Vijayanagar beach at Havelock Island and Neil Island.
8. Enjoy Scooty Ride
Two-wheelers are the most intimate way to explore the Andaman Islands. Driving on the empty road surrounded by lush green vegetation with a refreshing sea breeze will add a touch of romance to your life.
The most of islands in Andaman like Neil Island, Havelock Island, Long Island, Ross Island and Baratang island are meant to explore on two-wheelers as the road here are smooth and fuel is cheaper. So, enjoying scooter ride is one of the most romantic things to do in Andaman.
- Avg. Bike rental cost – 400 Per day.
9. Try Adventurous Water Sports
If you’re a couple who loves to add thrill to their romance then you should try water sports in Andaman like glass-bottom rides, banana boat rides, parasailing, kite surfing, kayaking and many more. And the infrastructure of Andaman Island makes it perfect to enjoy all these activities. Enjoying these activities themselves is an amazing experience but doing them together while holding the hands of your partner and feeling the heartbeats is something you’ll remember for a lifetime.
- Best places to enjoy water activities in Andaman – Elephant beach at Havelock Island, Bharatpur beach at Neil Island, North bay island, and Port Blair.
10. Night Kayaking Through Mangrove
Kayaking is the best way to explore the calm backwater of Andaman, especially during the night time. Paddling through the narrow path of lagoons shaded by the dense forest, animals and birds makes the experience relaxing and thrilling. And during night watching the spectacular bioluminescence phenomenon it feels like millions of sparkling stars under your feet.
- Best time for kayaking in Andaman – October to May
- Best place to watch lightning bioluminescence phenomenon in Andaman – Havelock Island
- Best place to kayak mangrove in Andaman – Havelock Island, Baratang, Neil Island, Port Blair, and Ross Island.
11. Kiss At The Top Of Little Andaman Lighthouse
To Catch a bird’s eye view of the amazing coastline, clear crystal water and lush green vegetation of Andaman, trek through the rough trails and climb up to 200 steps that take all the way to 41 meters high at the top of Little Andaman Lighthouse. Sound exhausting but trust me this is one of the most romantic things to do in Andaman for couples. Admiring the beauty of the Islands while holding the waist of the love of your life is like a scene from a romantic novel.
With never-ending beauty, a single trip to Andaman is not going to be enough. No matter how many times you’ve visited Andaman but there is always something new that will surprise you. And when it comes to romantic getaways then Andaman always tops the chart.