Jolly Buoy Island is a hidden treasure of Andaman & situated about 30km away from Port Blair near Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. This is a small stretched island with beautiful nature, white sandy, pristine seawater, and colorful coral reefs that make this island a marvelous spot and perfect spot for scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming. If you are planning to visit here, make sure you plan in case the island is open to travelers a few times, and consider booking through Tour Operators.

Detailed Travel Guide for Jolly Buoy Island

Jolly Buoy Island is completely a plastic-free zone Island and if you wish to visit here then you need to take prior permission from Authority. Once you reach here every plastic item is counted by the authority and you have to pay INR100 for every plastic item. You don’t need to worry about your money they will give you back, once you carry back all poly items and showcase them. We appreciate this initiative by Andaman Authority for a healthy and clean environment and we also request you don’t carry any plastic items with you.

On this island, a long stretched beach attracts a lot of travelers from around the globe, and a dense forest, and a colorful coral reef that makes this island more beautiful.

Entry Fee: Free

Entry Timings: 05:00 Am – 05:00Pm

Explore Duration: 2-3 hours

Famous For: Nature, Photography, Underwater activities, and colorful reefs

Highlights of this Island

• This is a stretched and beautiful island with many colorful corals reef.
• On this island, you will charge INR100 for every plastic item.
• Snorkeling and Scuba diving are popular underwater activities you can enjoy.
• You can watch underwater life through the transparent glass.

Points To Know & Travel Guidance

• Make sure don’t carry any plastic items with you if you visit this island.
• Carry extra water bottles, food items, and sunglasses, and wear comfortable clothes.
• ATMs are not available here so carry some extra cash with you.
• If you like to visit here then you have to book your travel packages around 15 days before your visit.

How to reach Jolly Buoy Island

This island is located about away 30km away from Port Blair, near Wandoor Beach. First, you have to travel by road from Port Blair to Wandoor Beach then here you need to take a government ferry and a private boat from Wandoor Beach they will drop you around 20-30 minutes at Jolly Buoy Island. There are many regular government buses and taxis available from Port Blair once you reach Wandoor Beach. Here they also provide information about nearby located islands like Red Skin Island and Viper Island. 

Best Time To Visit Jolly Buoy Island

If you like to visit here then November-February is the best time to explore this island and the nearby sightseeing of Andaman because during these days we feel chilly and not too cold. In Monson Season is not considered to travel in Andaman because of the heavy waterfall.

Things To Do at Jolly Buoy Island

There are many things you can enjoy on this island and build strong memories to tell someone or for memorable life.

• Here you can explore underwater life through a glass boat.
• You can do some adventure activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.
• This is full of dense forest and evergreen nature you can feel the fresh air during your visit.

Famous Places near Jolly Buoy Island

There are many islands is located around this island where travelers can make their memories during the Andaman Trip.

• Red Skin Island
• Wandoor Beach
• Viper Island
• Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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