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Things to do in Cinque Island

Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

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Start with Snorkeling at Cinque Island, Scuba diving expedition, Coral reef photography, Marine life spotting tour, Jolly Boy Island, North Button Island, Chidiya Tapu Bird Sanctuary. Then use the full Cinque Island guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Cinque Island in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Snorkeling at Cinque Island

Half day | Easy | Includes boat transport and snorkeling equipment rental; permits extra

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Scuba diving expedition

Full day | Moderate | Includes certification, equipment, guide, and boat transport

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Coral reef photography

Half day | Easy | Organized tour with experienced guide

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Marine life spotting tour

Half day | Easy | Boat tour with naturalist guide

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Jolly Boy Island

A smaller uninhabited island nearby with excellent snorkeling opportunities and fewer tourists than Cinque Island. | 8 km

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North Button Island

A pristine island surrounded by healthy coral reefs, ideal for advanced snorkelers and divers seeking untouched marine ecosystems. | 12 km

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Chidiya Tapu Bird Sanctuary

A coastal sanctuary on the mainland with diverse bird species and sunset views over the Andaman Sea. | 25 km

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Good first tap

This island offers some of the most pristine and unspoiled coral reef ecosystems in India, ideal for snorkeling and underwater photography in a truly remote and offbeat setting.

Travel tip

Book boat permits and tours through Port Blair-based agencies well in advance.

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