Upon landing do not be coerced into taking accommodations offered by agents at the airport. It is best to do your own research.

The islands have been badly impacted after the tsunami. It would be best to check the status of flights, ships, accommodation etc. before planning a trip.

Tours to different islands can be arranged in glass-bottomed boats depending on demand.

Tourists require permission from the Department of Forests to visit most of the islands.

Havelock Island does not have an ATM and none of the hotels accept cards. Make sure you take plenty of cash with you from Port Blair.

Carry your own snorkeling, scuba diving gear, shops here charge as much as Rs.5000 as security if you plan on hiring them.

Picking up corals from the seashore is illegal and is punishable by law.