Banana Boat Ride in Andaman

Located in the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Islands are not only famous for their natural beauty, but also for their thrilling water activities. One of the most popular and fun adventures is the Banana boat Ride in andaman. This ride looks like a large inflatable banana, pulled by a speed boat from behind, and passengers sit on the banana shaped boat and enjoy the water. When the ride is running at high speed, it can suddenly throw you into the water, and this is where the excitement and great joy come in. The fun part of this ride is that it can seat up to 6 passengers at a time, meaning it is a great opportunity to enjoy this adventure with family members or friends. There are secure handholds and inflatable padding on the side, which helps maintain balance during the ride.

Banana boat ride locations in Andaman

Banana Boat Rides are held at various beaches in the Andaman Islands from morning to afternoon at scheduled times. The three main places to enjoy this thrilling water sport are North Bay Island, Water Sports Complex (Port Blair) and Elephant Beach in Havelock Island. Banana boat rides can be enjoyed daily from 9 am to 5 pm at all these three locations.
Although North Bay Island is mainly famous for scuba diving and other water sports, banana boat rides are also popular here. Those staying closer to the city can easily enjoy the ride from the Water Sports Complex in Port Blair, which is very well organized and suitable for rides with families. On the other hand, Elephant Beach in Havelock Island is ideal for those who want to enjoy the ride with a little more adventure and natural beauty.
Following this schedule, tourists can plan in advance and book the ride within a specific time. The water is relatively calm in the morning and there are fewer crowds, so the morning hours are considered more suitable for riding.

North Bay Island (near Port Blair)

North Bay Island is one of the most popular water sports destinations in Andaman. Here, during a banana boat ride, you will run straight into the ocean and sometimes suddenly fall into the water and sit up laughing.
This ride is usually a little far from the beach and the security is very tight. However, to get here, you first have to reach the jetty from Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex and take a boat from there. Timings: 9 am – 5 pm

Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (Port Blair)

When visiting Port Blair, you cannot miss this complex, as it offers a range of water sports, one of which is the banana boat ride.
Although the waves here are relatively calm, the speed of the speed boat makes this ride quite thrilling. If you are visiting the cellular jail, then you can save time and take a fun ride here.
Additional advantage: The ride is near the jetty, so taking pictures and videos is very easy. Timing: 9 am – 5 pm

Elephant Beach (Havelock Island)

Known as the capital of water sports, Elephant Beach is the perfect destination for a banana boat ride. The clear water, big waves and sudden turns here make the ride more adventurous and memorable.
When the boat suddenly turns or jerks, you may fall into the water, but that moment is the most enjoyable and increases the adrenaline rush. However, keep in mind that to reach here, you will have to take a boat ride from the jetty, which may cost 1000 rupees. Timing: 9 am – 5 pm

Overview of Banana Boat Trip

Your banana ride adventure will begin in an exciting way where a trained guide will explain the entire process in detail and explain the safety rules.

1. Starting from putting on a life jacket, everything is explained to you, including the dos and don’ts during the ride.

2. Then you will be lifted into an inflatable boat shaped like a banana, which is tied to a speed boat with a rope.

3. The speed boat will slowly take you into the deep sea and the experience of joy, laughter, splashing water and thrills will begin.

Trip Duration

Basic ride time: Approximately 20 minutes

Total time (including instructions): Approximately 30 minutes

Banana Ride Available Locations and Times In Andaman Chart Table

📌 Location	🕒 Timing	💰 Price
Water Sports Complex (Port Blair)	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	₹800/-
North Bay Island	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	₹800/- + ₹750 (Boat Transfer)
Elephant Beach (Havelock)	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	₹1150/- + ₹1050 (Boat Transfer)

Special Information

1. Life jackets are provided for all adults and children.
2. No swimming skills required.
3. Age range: 15 years to 60 years.
4. A trained guide will be with you at all times.
5. Full refund if ride is canceled due to bad weather.