Red Skin Island

Reviews

4.4

Overview

Red Skin Island is one of the 15 islands parts of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. This island only opens for six months in the year. There are two islands as a part of the park where tourists are allowed one is the Jolly Buoy and the other is the Red Skin. Red Skin is open Between June to November every year depending upon various factors affecting the tourist in Andaman.

This place is no plastic zone and eatables options are also not available in plenty. Before catching the boat ride to this island, you should pack a sufficient amount of food and drink items along so that you may enjoy the ride and scenic beauty without any hindrance. There is no hotel facility at this place. Night stay is also not allowed. Tourist visits this place and comes back to Wandoor or Port Blair for staying.

Why is it famous?

This place is famous for its excellent marine life, Glass bottom boat ride, and beautifully submerged corals. The clean seawater white sand on the beach is another attraction. People interested in doing snorkeling may also plan to visit. Have you seen sea cucumbers, different varieties of fishes, snails, and other mollusks underneath the waters? Then go to the red skin island.

Is this place worth seeing?

Yes, there is no reason to tick out this place from your touring bucket list. Beautiful snorkeling, quite exciting glass bottom boat ride along with other marine creatures make this Red Skin Island a worth visiting place in Andaman.

Timings

Sunday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Tuesday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Wednesday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Thursday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Friday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Saturday : 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

Timings are subject to change. You will be automatically booked into a time slot as part of the check out process. Please visit the official website to confirm the time slot before your visit.

How to Reach

By Waterways : For a tourist willing to visit the Red Skin Island the only effective way is through waterways. After taking the permit from Wandoor Beach, take a boat ride to this island. Usually, you can take the boat as early as 9.00 AM in the morning to reach this island. The boat ride takes around 1.30 hours to reach this place.
By Flight : No flight service is available. Flight service is available till Port Blair. Being the capital of Andaman Nicobar, Port Blair is well connected with the rest of India through some direct flights and some connecting flights.

Ticket Pricing

Free Entry :

Things To Do

As the Red Skin Island is one of the main tourist destinations of Andaman, there are various things to do here. As follows:

Experiencing Corals-

Different types of corals like a Table.0 top, star finger, mushroom plate, hard mushroom, brain Coral, etc can be viewed on the beach or while going to the Red Skin Island through a bottom boat ride. While doing any activity in the sea, it is extremely non-advisable to disturb the corals by touching/Kicking or standing.

Knowing about Aquatic Animals-

Being at this place is the first step towards knowing more about various aquatic animals like jellyfish, sea cucumber, Nimo fish, Sea urchin, etc.

Flora and Fauna-

Red Skin Island is uninhabited thus, making it an ideal place for various flora and fauna. You will be amazed to see the diversity at this place. This place is a part of the conservation of marine life, therefore is always advisable only to see and enjoy the beauty of flora there. Never try to disturb the beauty by touching them.

Bottom boat ride and Snorkeling-

The bottom boat ride is an amazing experience offered by Red Skin Island to the tourist visiting this place. While going to the island, you should always prefer a bottom boat ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery beneath the water. On the island, you may enjoy snorkeling.

Peaceful and soothing environment-

The Red Skin Island does not attract a large number of tourists in Andaman as compare to Havelock or Neil Island. Fewer tourists mean more peace and a soothing environment. You may enjoy your time sitting idle in front of the beach or may prefer to choose to roam here are there nearby the beach.

Address

Red Skin Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Address

Red Skin Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rating & Reviews

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Ananya Majumdar

03/08/2019 17:47

If you haven't came here yet then you are missing something beyond your imagination. It is a place of marine life, here you will find different types of corals and fishes like your aquarium Please avoid carrying plastics it is strictly prohibited

Anish Dutta

06/08/2019 06:31

The untouched unpolluted nature.

Sekhar B

03/15/2018 05:12

One of the finest Island of A &N near to Port Blair and one day trip to this Island will be most memorable one. The Island opens alternatively with Jolley Bouy for six months. The small Island is Famous for corals and fishes. The ships start near to wondoor beach. You can see the coral museum also here. Poly bags are prohibited in this Island so you have to carry your belongings accordingly.

Dhanisha Awaradi

12/14/2018 07:31

A place of unparalleled natural beauty, away from all traces of civilization. The only time humans venture here is in the daily morning boats that leave from Wandoor jetty, operated and under the care of the Forest department. Carrying plastics is strictly prohibited and so is disturbing the flora and fauna. Mangroves abound the entire area. Glass bottomed boats provide views of the coral reefs.

Ankur Mehrotra

12/14/2018 07:31

Great Corel beach. Must visit place if you are going to Andaman. Government is very strict on plastic waste so they don't allow anything of plastic there. They don't have any breakfast or snack place so better you have breakfast and visit there. For water, they will provide returnable water containers for 500 rupee deposit. You can visit this island in morning so you have afternoon and evening free to visit other places or move to other islands.

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FAQs

How much time does it take to reach the Red Skin Islands from Port Blair?

It takes nearly half an hour if you are reaching the Red Skin Island via NH4 and SH8. If you want to reach the Red Skin Islands from Port Blair, it takes a minimum of 1.5 hours.

Is Red Skin Island worth A visit?

Yes, Red Skin Island is worth a visit. There’s no reason to tick out this place from your touring bucket list as you get to see beautiful views and involve in activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, exciting glass-bottom boat rides along with other marine creatures that make this place a worth visiting place in Andaman. It is known for its underwater marine corals and colorful fishes and the pristine, clear water.

What is Red Skin Island famous for?

This place is famous for excellent marine life, Glass bottom boat ride, and beautifully submerged corals. The clean seawater white sand on the beach is another attraction. People interested in doing snorkeling may also plan to visit. You can see sea cucumbers, different varieties of fishes, snails, and other mollusks underneath the waters.

Which is the best time to visit this place?

The average time spent on this island is approx 3 hours. The boat leaves the jetty in the morning. Therefore, the opening hours start at 9 AM in the morning and end at 02.30 PM in the afternoon every day every except on Mondays.

What are some of the activities to do in Red Skin Islands?

There are many activities to do in red skin like, Snorkelling, Scuba diving and sunbathing are the major activities.

What are the tourist attractions near the island?

You can experience different types of corals like a Table.0 top, star finger, mushroom plate, hard mushroom, brain Coral, etc can be viewed on the beach or while going to the island through a bottom boat ride. While doing any activity in the sea, it is extremely non-advisable to disturb the corals by touching/Kicking or standing. Being at this place, is the first step towards knowing more about various aquatic animals like jellyfish, sea cucumber, Nimo fish, Sea urchin, etc. This Island is uninhabited thus, making it an ideal place for various flora and fauna. You will be amazed to see the diversity at this place. This place is a part of the conservation of marine life, therefore is always advisable only to see and enjoy the beauty of flora there. Never try to disturb the beauty by touching them. Bottom boat ride is an amazing experience offered to the tourist visiting this place. While going to the island, you should always prefer a bottom boat ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery beneath the water. On the island, you may enjoy snorkelling. This Island does not attract a large number of tourists in Andaman as compare to Havelock or Neil Island. Fewer tourists mean more peace and soothing environment. You may enjoy your time sitting idle in front of the beach or may prefer to choose to roam here are there nearby the beach.

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