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Skip North Bay Island— Here's Why (and Where to Go Instead)

Snorkeling and diving hub with glass-bottom boat rides over vibrant coral reefs

!Why Travelers Are Disappointed

North Bay is touristy package deal. Glass-bottom boats overpriced. Coral damaged.

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When It's Still Worth Visiting

North Bay Island scores 4+ out of 5 in these months — if you must go, this is when:

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilNovemberDecember
Jan5
Feb5
Mar5
Apr4
May3
Jun1
Jul0
Aug0
Sep1
Oct3
Nov4
Dec5

Better Alternatives to North Bay Island

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Go here instead

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Asia's best beach, world-class diving, and the island every Andaman trip revolves around

Elephant Beach has better coral, free snorkeling, forest trek access.

Elephant Beach less crowded than North Bayeasy
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