Boating In Lakshadweep

Overview

Being surrounded by water Lakshadweep Archipelago, a union territory of India has boating as an integral part of their regular life. One of the two sources to connect to the mainland of India and other parts of the world, or to connect within the different islands of archipelago Boating has provided a transportation source, income source for many people from Lakshadweep Island. 

Other than that Boating in Lakshadweep is used for enjoyment purposes as well in all islands of Lakshadweep Archipelago in different forms.

Boating in Lakshadweep is done on Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Bangaram, Minicoy, and Kalpeni Islands where they take you in the deep sea to take either plunge with your scuba gear or snorkeling gears into vast blue ocean to see the marine life below, deep-sea fishing for lip-smacking seafood, to watch dolphins playing around with their fellas, and the other most famous ride of glass bottom boat, paddle boats, kayaking, canoeing.

 The infamous Glass Bottom Boat rides in Lakshadweep

Glass bottom boat ride is one of the most sought out boating formats acknowledged by tourists in Lakshadweep. Glass bottom Boating means literally by boat with the bottom of transparent material or glass to see underneath. Those who are afraid of diving in water or do not wish to get wet or just for sake of fun want to enjoy the marine life in Lakshadweep can hire Glass bottom Boat tours in Lakshadweep. 

Glass Bottom boats are made with a transparent material or a glass at the bottom and seating area around it for tourists. Tourists can take a look at a different world of various corals, fishes, turtles, and other marine creatures through these glass bottom boats. Lakshadweep Island is full of exotic marine culture and while you are there there is no way that you do not take advantage of these tours to enjoy.

Where to do the glass bottom boating in Lakshadweep

While you are in Lakshadweep various islands host glass bottom boating tours for its visitors like Agatti, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Bangaram, and Kavaratti. You can visit any of the above places and enjoy glass bottom boating or you can do it at all the places because every Island has different species of fishes and different types of corals around it. 

Best season for rides

To enjoy Glass bottom boating in Lakshadweep you need the ocean to be calm so that your boat can be steady and you will be safe, other than that ocean should be clear so that you can see through it. For that October to May is the best season for Glass bottom Boating in Lakshadweep as due to no rain and comparatively, slow wind ocean is calm and clear which also helps to get fishes out of their hiding spots and near the shore where this boating happens. 

Glass bottom Boat rides price in Lakshadweep 

Glass bottom Boat rides rates in Lakshadweep usually depend upon the location of the ride, duration of the ride, and a season for the ride. Glass bottom Boat rides cost in Lakshadweep varies from Rs 500 to Rs 1500 and duration is usually from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. To hire the ride you just need a group of 5 to 6 people or you can join with other people.

Other activities than glass bottom boat ride

Lakshadweep offers many activities other than boating, like kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle boating, speed boat ride, cruise rides, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, fishing, night fishing, beach hopping, and many more. Lakshadweep is enriched with lagoons, azure blue water, exotic marine life, and picturesque views which spread serenity and they surely know how to enjoy it and share it with others too.

How to reach Lakshadweep for Glass Bottom Boat Ride

To enjoy Glass bottom boat rides in Lakshadweep you must reach one of the islands in Lakshadweep Archipelago, for that you need to take a boat ride or plane from Cochin to Agatti island and from there you can take connecting boats or helicopter ride to the respective island for your Glass bottom Boat ride.