Neil Island Getaway (Open Boat - RapidFire).

NEIL ISLAND — FULL DAY (6–8 HOURS)
Most travellers stop at Havelock — but those who venture to Neil discover the Andamans’ quieter soul. With natural rock bridges, powdery beaches, and reef-fringed shallows perfect for snorkeling, Neil feels like a secret passed from one traveller to another. On Artemis, the longer ride becomes part of the experience, with space to lounge and cool off inside.
The journey moves steadily through changing shades of blue — deeper channels giving way to soft turquoise shallows as Neil approaches. Expect glowing lagoons, bright coral zones, quiet coves framed by low forest, untouched stretches of pale sand, and exceptionally clear snorkelling patches where schools of reef fish glide in bright light. The sky often opens up above this route — soft clouds drifting, subtle colour shifts, and moments when the sun catches sea mist just right to paint a faint rainbow. Everything feels calmer here, slower, gentler.
Neil Island is special because it blends reef beauty with a peaceful, almost nostalgic atmosphere — a place where the scenery feels intimate, the water inviting, and the shoreline close enough to make the experience feel personal.