About the Activity
Looking for a quiet, beautiful beach day far from the crowds? Red Skin Island is just the place. Located inside the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, this island opens up for visitors when Jolly Buoy is closed, and it’s just as stunning. This is a half-day trip, starting early in the morning and wrapping up by 2:00 pm. The waters are clear, the sand is soft, and you can either take a dip or hop on a glass-bottom boat to see the marine life below. The island is a protected zone, so everything here is kept clean and untouched. You won’t find shops or plastic waste—just raw natural beauty, forest trails, and a quiet beach.
Currently, as of 15/05/2025, Red Skin Island is open to tourists while Jolly Buoy Island remains closed for seasonal coral conservation.
Reasons to Book this Activity
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Red Skin is part of a 15 restricted islands of Mahathma Gandhi Marine National Park, you need a permit to go, which keeps the island peaceful and clean.
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You get a chance to see corals and marine life without diving—glass-bottom boats are perfect for that.
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It’s great for families, couples, and even solo travelers looking for something calm and offbeat.
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You’ll have time to swim, explore the beach, or just relax under the trees.
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And yes, the water really is that blue and the beach is clean, protected, and uncrowded.
- Unique red corals and brain corals along the coast give the island its distinct name.
Full Schedule
Send us your preferred date, passenger details, and Aadhar Card or valid government ID. We’ll handle the permit process. Tickets are confirmed 24 hours before the trip date.
Pickup from the Hotel at 6:00 am.
Our driver will drive you to the Wandoor Jetty. Depending on the location of your hotel, reach Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Wandoor in about an hour.
Hop onto the forest department-operated ferry that sails to Red Skin Island. The boat ride takes about 45–60 minutes.
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours enjoying the beach, swimming, walking the shoreline, or taking a glass-bottom boat ride (not included).
Ferry ride back to Wandoor Jetty.
Enjoy a 30-minute complimentary visit to Wandoor Beach
Our driver will drop you off at the hotel by 3.30 pm.
Basic Information
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Tickets and permits cost INR 1,275 per person for Indian tourists.
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Tickets and permits cost INR 2,800 per person for foreign nationals.
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Transfers (pickup and drop) for up to 5 people in a single car are available at INR 2,700.
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Car provided will be Ertiga/Scorpio/Tavera or similar, with a driver.
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If you have your own transport to reach Wandoor Jetty, you can buy just the tickets and permits at INR 1,275 per person.
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Glass-bottom boat rides are available on the island at an additional cost.
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Carry only non-plastic water bottles and avoid disposable packaging—Red Skin is a strict no-plastic zone.
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You will be required to go through a bag check at the jetty to ensure no plastic enters the island.
What is Included
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Entry Permit by Forest Department
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Ferry Tickets
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Hotel Pickup and Drop
What is Excluded
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Glass-Bottom Boat Ride
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Snorkeling Gear
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Meals or refreshments
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation upto 48 hours before the starting time of the activity.
- Free rescheduling upto 48 hours before the starting time of the activity.
- Once the tickets and permits are issued by the Forest Department, the trip cannot be cancelled, refunded, or rescheduled.
