Havelock
Radhanagar & the Diving Reefs
Overview
Havelock Island (officially Swaraj Dweep) is the premier resort island of the Andamans, India, in the Bay of Bengal. It is known for Radhanagar Beach, regularly rated among Asia's best beaches, Elephant Beach, and some of the finest scuba diving and snorkelling reefs in the country. Havelock is the centrepiece of any Andaman luxury itinerary. MyTripMyTravel operates Havelock as the marine-sanctuary leg with beachfront luxury stays, private dive arrangements, and managed ferry logistics from Port Blair.
Havelock is the reason most people go to the Andamans. Radhanagar's long arc of white sand and clear water is the signature image of Indian island travel, and the reefs around the island are the best accessible diving in the country.
Beyond Radhanagar, Elephant Beach delivers easy snorkelling and the dive operators here run everything from first-time discovery dives to certified wreck and reef sites. The island has quietly built a genuine beachfront-luxury layer that did not exist a decade ago.
MyTripMyTravel runs Havelock as the marine sanctuary: beachfront luxury stays, private and small-group dive arrangements with vetted operators, and a Radhanagar sunset protocol, sequenced so the island is restorative, not a packaged day trip.
At a glance
Havelock in brief
When to visit
October to May
October to May offers calm seas, excellent underwater visibility, and reliable ferries. December to April is peak dive season with the clearest water. The southwest monsoon (June to September) brings rough seas, reduced visibility, and ferry disruption. For diving and beach time, the dry window is essential.
Things to do
Experiences in Havelock
Radhanagar Beach
Asia's celebrated white-sand arc, with a curated sunset protocol.
Scuba diving
Private or small-group dives with vetted operators on the best reefs.
Elephant Beach snorkelling
Shallow, accessible coral and fish, reached by a short boat.
Sea kayaking
A guided mangrove or bioluminescence paddle, conditions permitting.
Reef conservation briefing
A responsible-marine session with a local dive school.
Private beach dining
A sandbar or beachfront table arranged through the resort.
Getting there
How to reach Havelock
Managed premium fast-ferry from Port Blair (≈ 1.5 to 2 hrs) with luggage handled.
Access via Port Blair (IXZ); we sequence the flight-and-ferry connection.
Island vehicles for resort, Radhanagar, and dive-jetty transfers.
Inter-island ferry to Neil for a combined island itinerary.
Where to stay
Vijaynagar and Radhanagar-side luxury resorts with direct beach access.
Design eco-resorts set in island forest near the dive scene.
Private pool villas for a secluded marine-sanctuary stay.
Where to eat
Fresh-caught reef fish grilled at a curated Radhanagar-side table.
Contemporary coastal menus with an open-air ocean setting.
An escorted casual trail through the island's long-running kitchens.
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Good to know
Havelock, your questions
How many nights on Havelock?
Three to four, enough for Radhanagar, multiple dives or snorkelling, and genuine down-regulation rather than a rushed day.
Can you arrange private diving?
Yes, private or small-group dives with vetted operators, suitable for first-timers through certified divers.
How do I reach Havelock?
By managed premium fast ferry from Port Blair, around 1.5 to 2 hours; we handle booking and luggage.
Is Havelock good in the monsoon?
No, June to September brings rough seas and poor visibility. October to May is the diving and beach window.
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