About Lighthouse Dive Site
Lighthouse Dive Site is a popular scuba diving location off the southern tip of Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Located near the island's lighthouse, the site features a gently sloping reef with hard and soft corals, diverse marine life and clear waters. Known for good visibility and calm conditions, it is suitable for both beginner and certified divers and is accessed by boat through local dive operators.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a boat ride from Shaheed Dweep jetty or Bharatpur Beach to an open-water reef site near the lighthouse. The site offers shallow to moderate depths with coral formations, reef fish, and clear turquoise water. Diving is conducted with licensed operators and guides; snorkeling may be possible in calm conditions. There are no permanent structures at the site itself, and all equipment, briefing and supervision are provided by dive centres on the island.
Key highlights
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Shallow sloping coral reef near Shaheed Dweep Lighthouse
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Good underwater visibility and generally calm conditions
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Diverse hard and soft corals and reef fish
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Suitable for beginner discovery dives and certified divers
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Boat-accessed open-water dive experience off Neil Island