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5 Day Framed Andaman Underwater Photography Package | Crisp

5 Day Framed Andaman Underwater Photography Package | Crisp

Port Blair - Havelock Island - Port Blair
🕐 5 Days, 4 Nights👥 1📍 Andaman Packages

Overview

The Andaman reef at Havelock has everything an underwater photographer needs — the light penetration in the October to May season, the subject variety from nudibranchs at two centimetres to barracuda schools at mid-water, the coral formations for wide angle compositions and the sea turtles at Turtle Bay that hold long enough for a properly framed portrait if the approach is right. The andaman underwater photography package is built around getting the most from that environment — a theory workshop covering light behaviour underwater, white balance and strobe positioning, followed by guided photo dives where the focus is the frame rather than the depth. Underwater photography requires everything scuba diving requires plus buoyancy so precise that the coral below never gets disturbed, approach patience that most divers do not initially have and an understanding of how colour shifts with depth that completely changes how the camera is set up compared to surface photography. The workshop addresses all three before the first dive.

Bon Voyagers manages the complete ground programme from Port Blair Andaman Islands Airport arrival. Day 1 covers Port Blair and the Cellular Jail. Day 2 takes the ferry to Havelock for the theory workshop and equipment briefing in the afternoon. Days 3 and 4 are the guided photo dives — shallow natural light reef on Day 3 morning, deeper strobe work on Day 3 afternoon and the dedicated photography dive at the best Havelock site on Day 4 morning. Day 5 returns to Port Blair via the ferry with a Ross Island photography session before the departure. Vehicle transfers, ferry tickets and MAP meals throughout are included. All workshop fees, dive charges and equipment hire are paid separately to the registered dive and photography operator.

Itinerary

The andaman underwater photography package begins at Port Blair Airport where the Bon Voyagers representative meets the group on arrival. The first afternoon is the Cellular Jail — built between 1896 and 1906 across seven radiating wings, the colonial prison where political prisoners from across India were held. The evening light and sound show runs approximately 45 minutes after dark. For the photographer in the group, Port Blair carries its own above-water photography programme — the Cellular Jail in the late afternoon light, the harbour at the Aberdeen Jetty, the fish market in the early evening. The camera that goes into the underwater housing tomorrow afternoon starts its Andaman work today. An early night follows — Day 2 takes the morning ferry to Havelock and the andaman underwater photography package workshop begins in the afternoon. Overnight in Port Blair.

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Andaman & Nicobar Island

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop at Port Blair Airport on Day 1 and Day 5 respectively.
  • All road and island transfers by private AC Ertiga or Xylo class six seater vehicle at Port Blair and Havelock Island as per the itinerary.
  • Private ferry tickets in economy class from Port Blair to Havelock Island and Havelock Island to Port Blair.
  • Ross Island boat tickets from Aberdeen Jetty on Day 5 morning.
  • Four nights accommodation in deluxe hotel or resort on double sharing basis — Night 1 in Port Blair, Nights 2, 3 and 4 at Havelock Island.
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at all hotels on MAP basis throughout all five days.
  • Cellular Jail entry tickets and light and sound show tickets on Day 1 evening.
  • All entry tickets and permit charges as per the itinerary.
  • Meet and greet service at Port Blair Airport on arrival.
  • Travel assistance by field executive throughout.
  • All fuel, toll and parking charges for the private vehicle throughout the trip.
  • Driver and vehicle allowances for the full trip duration — nothing extra owed on the road.

Not Included

  • Flight tickets to and from Port Blair are not included and are booked separately by the traveller.
  • Underwater photography workshop fees — paid directly to the registered dive and photography operator at Havelock. The Bon team can recommend certified operators at the time of booking.
  • All guided dive charges for Days 3 and 4 photo dives — paid to the operator on each day.
  • Underwater camera housing, strobes, strobe arms and all photography equipment — personal items, not provided. Rental availability at Havelock operators to be confirmed with the Bon team at booking.
  • Dive equipment rental including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins and mask if not included in the operator’s workshop fee — charged by the operator separately.
  • Lunch on any day throughout the trip.
  • Personal expenses including laundry, tips, room service, telephone calls, shopping and beverages.
  • Professional camera tickets at Cellular Jail and other monuments — paid separately on site.
  • Any additional sightseeing or extra vehicle use beyond what is listed in the itinerary.
  • Costs arising from natural events including rough seas, ferry cancellations, dive site closures due to sea conditions or any changes to the programme beyond the operator’s control — to be borne by the traveller and paid directly on the spot.
  • Any item not clearly listed under the inclusions above.

Best Time to Visit

The Havelock underwater photography window runs from October to May when water visibility at the dive sites is at its best for image quality. The southwest monsoon from June through September reduces visibility significantly and makes the boat crossings to the dive sites unreliable. Within the open season, November through February offers the clearest natural light penetration for the shallow natural light dives on Day 3 morning and the most stable sea conditions for the Day 4 morning photo dive at the named sites. March through May is acceptable but visibility can vary with pre-monsoon current shifts. The water temperature of approximately 27 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the open season is comfortable for extended dive sessions with camera equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important Price & Package Conditions

Please Note
  • Prices are subject to availability and may vary based on travel dates, hotel selection, and seasonal demand.
  • The actual price is reconfirmed at the time of booking. Discounts or deals may apply depending on ongoing promotions.
  • Prices displayed do not include optional add-ons such as cab upgrades, special activities, or extra room categories unless mentioned.
  • For group bookings, custom itineraries, or peak season travel, final pricing may differ. Please connect with our travel expert.
  • 50% advance payment confirms your booking.
  • Remaining balance is due 45 days before travel.
  • Natural disasters or political unrest will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
  • Valid for Indian nationals only. International guests may require special permits.
  • Carry original government ID for all hotels.
  • Secure payments and flexible policies.
  • 24x7 emergency support during travel.

Bon Voyagers strives to provide transparent pricing. For clarity or a custom quote, please contact our support team.

₹21,000

₹16,000

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