The Best Scuba Diving Experience in Andaman

FAQ - Scuba Diving In Andaman

• Which is the best place to do scuba diving in Andaman?

  Havelock Island is an ideal place to experience the best scuba diving in Andaman. It has rich marine biodiversity and multiple dive sites suitable for beginners, non-swimmers, first-timers, and advanced or experienced divers. 

• Who is eligible for scuba diving in Andaman?

  A person must be mentally and physically fit enough and doesn’t possess any medical conditions such as ear issues, breathing problems, asthma, diabetes, sugar, blood pressure, have undergone recent surgery, pregnancy, taking medications on a daily basis, and so on. 

• Which is the best time for scuba diving in Andaman?

  October – April is the best time to enjoy numerous water sports in Andaman including scuba diving. In October – April temperature fluctuates between 25 to 30 degrees, with mild water current, favorable surface conditions, and minimum rainfall are perfect for underwater scuba diving. 

• What is the age limit for scuba diving in Andaman?

  A person must be of legal age to join recreational scuba diving in Andaman. People minimum age of 12 and maximum age of 50 are eligible for scuba diving in the Andaman.  A fit-to-dive medical certificate is mandatory from a doctor for people above 50 years of age. 

• What are the things to carry along for scuba diving?

  A person must carry extra pair of clothes, undergarments, sunglass, a mobile phone or pen drive with 10 GB empty space, and contact lenses (beyond -6). Rest all other things we provide, which are required for scuba diving.

• Why choose the Andaman Islands as the next scuba diving destination?

  The geographical location of the Andaman Islands makes it a perfect holiday destination blessed with rich marine biodiversity, clean white sandy beaches, clear blue water, widespread colourful coral reefs, and multiple species of sea dwellers that are ideal for scuba diving in Andaman. 

• Can you go scuba diving in the rain?

  Yes, You can go scuba diving irrespective what is the weather outside. Heavy to moderate rain doesn’t affect underwater diving as long as the weather is within diving guidelines. However, continuous rain may affect underwater visibility a bit. 

• What is the refund policy in case of ineligibility to dive, fall sick or bad weather?

  Seahawks SCUBA does offer a 100% refund on cancellation for those conditions. But it should be 12 hours prior to the activity. 

• What are the possible risks of scuba diving?

  The risks of underwater diving are rare with the advancement of training, safety equipment, and scuba dive gear. Common scuba dive risks involve sunburn, dehydration, ear pain, swallowing, and seasickness. In comparison, arterial air embolism and decompression sickness are complex diving risks.