Jolly Buoy Island

Jolly Buoy Island cannot be visited at any time of the year unlike other islands in Andaman as it remains closed for 6 months in the year for the preservation of the corals. Jolly Buoy Island's opening months in 2019 are from November to April.

The temperature during these months remains moderate, neither too hot nor too cold. Hence, various water sports can be easily enjoyed during this time. A proper permit is required to enter the Jolly Buoy Island which can be obtained from the Wandoor beach along with the ferry ride. Also, Jolly Buoy Island in Andaman is closed on Mondays.

There are plenty of activities to do on the Jolly Buoy Island. You can carry your swimsuits with you and take a dip in the cool waters of the ocean, or try out some underwater activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. You can also go bottom glass boating and admire the beautiful coral reefs found around the island. There is also a forest jungle with interesting harmless animals on the island, and you can explore the shady jungle to escape the heat of the beach.

To get to Jolly Buoy Island, one needs to travel via road to the Wandoor beach which is at a distance of approximately 30 km from Port Blair. From Wandoor Beach, board a ferry to reach Jolly Buoy Island. Travelers traveling to Jolly Buoy Island need to take a road trip from Port Blair to Wandoor Beach which is a scenic drive covered with lush green forest. From the Wandoor beach, take a ferry ride to reach Jolly Buoy Island.