- Open
- Daylight hours; water sports roughly 09:00 – 17:00
- Entry
- Free; parking charged
- From airport
- 7 km, 15–20 minutes; cab ₹400 – ₹600
- Facilities
- Changing rooms, cafés, restrooms, shacks
- Swimming
- Shallow and calm; safest Port Blair swim
- Good for
- Arrival afternoon or departure-morning fill
Why it belongs on day one
Port Blair operates in daylight only and the last inter-island ferry leaves early afternoon. Corbyn's Cove sits fifteen minutes from both the airport and Cellular Jail, which makes it the natural gap-filler between check-in and the evening show.
Water sports and what they cost
- Jet ski, 10 minutes with operator: ₹800 – ₹1,200
- Speedboat ride: ₹500 – ₹800 per person
- Banana boat, minimum four people: ₹500 – ₹700 per head
- No snorkelling worth the money here — save it for Elephant Beach or North Bay
Nearby in the same trip
- Snake Island viewpoint, visible from the southern end at low tide
- The Japanese WWII bunkers along the approach road
- Chidiya Tapu sunset point, 25 km further south — pair them on a half-day cab
Frequently asked questions
Is Corbyn's Cove Beach worth visiting?
Yes, on arrival or departure day. It is Port Blair's most accessible swimmable beach, fifteen minutes from the airport, with changing rooms and cafés. It is not a substitute for Havelock's beaches.
What water sports are available at Corbyn's Cove?
Jet ski (₹800–₹1,200 for 10 minutes), speedboat rides (₹500–₹800) and banana boat (₹500–₹700 per head, minimum four). Snorkelling and sea walks are better at North Bay or Elephant Beach.
How far is Corbyn's Cove from Port Blair airport?
About 7 km, or 15–20 minutes by road. A cab costs ₹400–₹600 one way.
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Printable Andaman ferry & logistics cheat sheet
One page with every ferry class and fare, cab rates, activity prices, convoy timings and the rules that catch people out. Print it or keep it on your phone — the islands have patchy data.
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Ask our Port Blair desk about Corbyn's Cove Beach
Timings and fares shift with the season. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm what is actually running — no obligation, no call centre.