Cinque
actually comprises two islets, joined by a spectacular sand isthmus, with
shall low water either side that covers it completely at high tide. The
main incentive to come here is the superlative Diving and Snorkelling
around the reefs.
The lure of underwater Coral gardens and unspoiled beaches specially a
sand bar joining two islands are irresistible. Cinque Island is a super
place water sports such as
Scuba
Diving, Swimming, Fishing and Camping.
Although there are no ferries to Cinque, it is possible to arrange dinghies from Chira Tapu village on the mainland. The two dive centres in Port Blair also regularly come here with clients. Currently, one's permit only allows one to spend the day on the island; overnights stays are prohibited.