Passikudah

Underwater

Snorkelling

Reef, wreck, lagoon and boat-based snorkelling

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Guide Or Instructor

PADI identifies February–November as the principal north-east diving window; visibility and sea state require local confirmation.

Underwater

Scuba diving

Try dives, certification courses and guided dives

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Guide Or Instructor

PADI identifies February–November as the principal north-east diving window; visibility and sea state require local confirmation.

Sailing

Sailing

Dinghy, keelboat and instructional sailing

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Unless Independent Qualification Confirmed

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Boat Tours

Boat charter

Private motorboat charter

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Operation Required

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Motorised

Jet skiing

Guided or controlled jet-ski sessions

Minimum level

First Time

Support

Controlled Or Guided Operation Required

Sheltered-water activity is broadly available but remains conditional on local wind, rain, water level and operator assessment.

Paddle Sports

Kayaking

Sea, lagoon, lake and river kayaking

Minimum level

First Time

Support

Guided Or Supervised For Beginner

Sheltered-water activity is broadly available but remains conditional on local wind, rain, water level and operator assessment.

Boat Tours

Lagoon safari

Guided lagoon nature and community tours

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Operation Required

Sheltered-water activity is broadly available but remains conditional on local wind, rain, water level and operator assessment.

Fishing

Sport fishing

Rod-and-line sport fishing

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Guided Or Crew Operated

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Boat Tours

Sunset cruise

Sunset boat or sailing cruise

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Operation Required

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Motorised

Water skiing

Tow-boat water skiing

Minimum level

First Time

Support

Controlled Or Guided Operation Required

Sheltered-water activity is broadly available but remains conditional on local wind, rain, water level and operator assessment.

Sailing

Yacht charter

Private or shared yacht charter

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Unless Independent Qualification Confirmed

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Sailing

Catamaran cruise

Day, sunset or overnight catamaran cruise

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Unless Independent Qualification Confirmed

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Boat Tours

Coastal cruise

Short coastal sightseeing cruise

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Operation Required

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Fishing

Deep-sea fishing

Offshore fishing charters

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Guided Or Crew Operated

Open-water operation depends on seasonal sea state, wind, vessel limits and operator go/no-go assessment.

Boat Tours

Glass-bottom boat

Reef observation by glass-bottom boat

Minimum level

Curious

Support

Qualified Crew Operation Required

PADI identifies February–November as the principal north-east diving window; visibility and sea state require local confirmation.