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HAVELOCK ISLAND NO.7 BEACH

22 miles from Chatham island, Port Blair

HAVELOCK ISLAND. 11°58.509N, 92°57.079E

No 7 beach is seven miles of white sand backed by tropical forest. Anchor safely anywhere along this beach in 8-12 metres. Ashore there are several resorts, restaurants and access to the main village of Havelock by road. This beach is prone to swell during March and April – be aware what looks like a flat ocean can suddenly throw up a large wave while going ashore by dingy.

Pandemic impact

The current edition was published just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic started to bite. We have not attempted to update this online version (or the new ebook version) as some situations change rapidly, while others are subject to unverifiable rumour.

So, if you are cruising now, please verify information before setting out for your destination and please understand that amenities ashore may be less than posted here or in the book. As 'compensation', you'll find many islands and beaches in the kind of pristine condition not seen for many years in the more developed tourist destinations.