Lakshadweep Sailing
yacht charter - Lakshadweep Islands
Introduction
The Lakshadweep Islands (formerly know as the Laccadives and meaning 100,000 islands) are coral atolls off the West Coast of India. They are the epitomy of the coral island paradise. Coral sands and crystal clear waters teaming with fish and turtles await you.
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Foreign visitors require landing permits and are currently restricted to visiting 3 of the islands - Agatti, Kadmat and Bangaram. The Malabar Yacht Club will book transportation and secure permits for all guests.
Getting to the Islands
Sailing to the Islands is available onboard 50' yachts. Departure is from Palolem Beach in Goa or from Cochin.
For those not wanting to sail the options are:
1. By air from Cochin International Airport to Agatti Island - about 1.5 hours flying time.
2. By sea on the ferries that ply between Cochin and the Islands - the timetable and Ports of call are variable.
Sailing around the Islands
The following trips are available:
Agatti - Bangaram - Kadmat - Agatti
120 NM round trip with diving facilities available on each Island.
The leg from Kadmat to Agatti can be overnight if required
Accommodation is onboard the yacht but guests can if they wish have accommodation also on the Islands
Pitti Islet Diving
40 NM round trip
Diving equipment carried onboard
Uninhabited islet, all living accomodation is onboard the yachts
Peremul Par Diving
60 NM round trip
Diving equipment carried onboard
Uninhabited bank, all living accommodation is onboard the yacht
Scuba Diving
One of the main attractions of the Lakshadweep Islands is scuba diving. Guests can enjoy diving on all the Islands visited by the yachts. In addition the yachts can carry diving equipment onboard so that guests can enjoy diving off currently unserviced locations.
Gallery
1. Coen Van Wyk and Iain Watt Trip March 2007
2. ROSA trip March 2008
