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Trip to Jolly Buoy

About the activity

Take a long drive to the Wandoor Jetty passing by lush green forests, and flourishing mangroves before you set sail to Jolly Buoy/Red Skin Island. Explore the abounding beauty of the plastic-free island and spend a relaxing day at the beach admiring its pristine water and the sound of the sea. Spend your day swimming in the ocean and exploring corals that start at a mere depth of 3-4 metres – this trip to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is everything divine and more.

 Jolly buoy island will not be opened throughout the year as it is protected for live corals.  When the Jolly buoy island is closed for visitors, usually Red skin island will be opened for visitors. So at any time of the year, either of the one islands is opened for visitors.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any plastic items on the island. There are no shacks or shops on Jolly Buoy so you can carry your snacks and food. 
 
Price shown includes:
Price for a 4-seater AC car with driver- INR 2500 and 
Ticket charges for 1 person- INR 2000 
(ticket to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin, as operational) 
The ticket price for Jolly Buoy or Red Skin mentioned is for Indian Nationals for Foreign Nationals, the price will be calculated accordingly 
 
How do we get tickets?
The tickets are available only 1 Day before the trip begins. Our tour operators go and purchase the tickets. The tickets are subject to availability. 
The ticket is handed over to the guest before they board the boats. 
 
Do we get a refund, if the tickets do not get booked?
Yes absolutely. Just in case, if the trip does not take place because of weather conditions/technical issues/Government regulations full refund is provided.
 
The ferry to Jolly Buoy leave from Wandoor at 9:00 am. All the ferries leave at the same time and come back at the same time. 

Visitors can enjoy the island till 2.00 pm and the return journey starts at around 2.30 pm. 

 

About the Provider

Designed with you in mind, our experiences are tailored or built from scratch to suit your needs. We work with the choicest of drivers and car vendors and take careful measures to ensure your safety. With the help of precision planning, our team of experts, aim at giving you the best that there is to offer.  

Inclusions

  • Car (Indica/Scorpio/Tavera/Similar) with a driver.
  • Entry tickets and permits charge to Jolly Buoy/ Red Skin Islands.

Timeline

  1. Hop on your designated car and take a long scenic drive to Wandoor Jetty.
  2. From here, take a ferry ride to Jolly Buoy/Red Skin Island.
  3. Explore the magnificence of the island and enjoy its fringing reefs and the pristine water

Duration

5 Hours

Location

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Important Info

  1. Carry ID cards/ Passports for visiting.
  2. The Islands are plastic-free and all plastic items to be stored in a locker at Wandoor Jetty.
  3. This trip is not possible on Mondays.
  4. All minors to be accompanied by adult.
  5. Snacks/meals not included.
  6. Camera tickets not included.
  7. Jolly Buoy and Red Skin are operated alternatively for a period of 6 months. Hence only one of them is accessible at a given point of time.
  8. Extra charges are applicable if large diversions are made from the itinerary.
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