Traviaana
Barren Island Expedition
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Duration:
5 Hours
5 Hours
Group Size:
10 persons
10 persons
Location:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Tour Type:
Adventure Tour
Adventure Tour
Overview
Barren Island is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia — and one of the most remote, spectacular natural wonders in the Indian Ocean. Rising dramatically out of the Andaman Sea some 135 km northeast of Port Blair and about 85 km from Havelock, the island is entirely uninhabited and protected. Its volcanic crater emits a near-continuous plume of smoke and steam, and lava flows have periodically reached the sea. Reaching it is an expedition in every sense of the word — and the marine life in its surrounding waters is extraordinary precisely because it is so rarely visited.
Included
Breakfast Served ~5:30 – 6:30 AM
Lunch Served at Barren / Return
Refreshments All Day
Early Morning Tea / Coffee - At Departure
Full day boat charter (return)
Snorkelling gear & equipment
Game fishing rods, lines & bait
Life jackets & safety equipment
Experienced crew & captain
Volcano island circuit by boat
Early morning tea / coffee
Restricted Area Entry Permit
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Itinerary
1
Report at Havelock Jetty - 4:45 AM · Arrival
Arrive at the Havelock Island jetty before 5:00 AM. The team will brief you on the day, check you in, and ensure everything is ready before casting off. Carry a light jacket — the pre-dawn sea crossing can be breezy.
📍 Havelock Jetty
Carry ID proof
🪪 Restricted Area Permit — Included
2
Set Sail for Barren Island - 5:00 AM · Departure
The boat departs in the early morning darkness, heading northeast into the open Andaman Sea. As dawn breaks over the water, you'll be served a warm breakfast on board. Keep your eyes peeled — dolphins are frequently spotted riding the bow wave during this crossing, and flying fish skim the surface alongside the boat.
⏱ ~2.5 hrs crossing
🍳 Breakfast served on board
🐬 Dolphins likely en route
3
First Sight of the Volcano - 7:30 AM · Arrival
Barren Island rises from the sea like a scene from another world — a dark conical volcano with a visible plume of smoke and steam drifting from its crater. You'll circle the island by boat, taking in the dramatic lava-formed coastline, black rock formations, and the sheer isolation of this place. The contrast of the blue sea against the dark volcanic rock is unlike anything else in India.
🌋 Active crater visible
📸 Incredible photography
4
Snorkelling at Barren Island - 7:45 AM · Activity 1
The waters around Barren Island are among the most pristine and biodiverse in the entire Andaman archipelago — almost completely undisturbed by human activity. Snorkel over stunning coral formations shaped by volcanic minerals, with an extraordinary density of marine life. Expect to see hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, schools of tuna, parrotfish, eels, and rare corals that you simply won't find at busier dive sites.
🐢 Hawksbill Turtles
🦈 Reef Sharks
🐠 Rare Coral Reef
🐟 Dense Fish Schools
5
Game Fishing - 8:30 AM · Activity 2
Try your hand at game fishing in the deep open waters around the island. These waters are home to large pelagic fish that are rarely targeted anywhere else — yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish), wahoo, barracuda, and giant trevally are among the species that patrol these nutrient-rich volcanic waters. Rods, lines and bait are provided. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, this is a genuinely rare fishing experience.
🐟 Yellowfin Tuna
🐠 Mahi-Mahi
🎣 Barracuda
⚡ Giant Trevally
🎣 Gear Provided
6
Lunch & Refreshments - 9:30 AM · Onboard
A proper hot lunch is served on board — fresh, wholesome, and filling — as you spend your final time around the volcano before the return journey. Soft drinks, water and snacks are available throughout the day.
🍱 Hot Lunch Included
🥤 Refreshments All Day
7
Return Voyage to Havelock
Begin the 2.5-hour return crossing back to Havelock. A perfect time to rest, watch the ocean, share stories from the day, and relive the extraordinary experience of visiting one of the most remote places accessible from the Andamans.
⏱ ~2.5 hrs return
🥤 Refreshments on board
8
Back at Havelock Jetty - 12:30 PM · Return
Arrive back at Havelock Island jetty. A half-day still remains — time to rest, explore the island, or simply replay the extraordinary day you just had.
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