Red Skin Island

Red Skin Island is a small uninhabited island in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park near Wandoor, about 30 km southwest of Port Blair in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Known for its pristine white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs, it is managed by the Forest Department and opened alternately with Jolly Buoy Island for six months to protect marine ecology, offering glass-bottom boat rides and snorkeling.

Visitors can expect a pristine, uninhabited island with white sandy beach, clear shallow waters and fringing coral reefs within Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Access is only by authorized boat from Wandoor Jetty with a Forest Department permit. The island has no permanent structures or shops, only temporary forest staff presence. Visitors can walk on the beach, view corals and marine life through glass-bottom boats, snorkel in designated areas, and enjoy nature photography in a protected marine environment. No overnight stay is permitted.