Fun Diving in Havelock, Andaman — For Certified Divers Only
Eighteen dive sites. Three boats. One rule — if you're certified, the Andaman Sea is yours to explore.
Leading fun dives is the most rewarding part of my job since 2010 when I became a dive master. More than 10,000 divers have chosen Seahawks SCUBA since 2015 for exploring the waters around Havelock Island. Whether you're looking for fun diving anywhere in Andaman islands or just got certified and planning for the best fun diving options in Havelock, this page is your complete menu — eighteen dive sites, three boats, and honest depth with marine-life details for every site. You'll know exactly what you're booking before you book it.
Who Can Fun Dive With Us
Besides teaching SSI courses, we welcome certified divers from any WRSTC-recognised agency — PADI, RAID, CMAS, NAUI, or BSAC. If that's you, and you're looking for a fresh, thrilling adventure around Havelock waters, we're waiting to dive with you.
What you'll need on the day:
- Your certification card (physical or the app version)
- Your logbook — nowadays, your logbook lives in your scuba diving app. Please bring your phone. If you don't have any such app, we'll run a short orientation dive first so your dive guide knows your comfort level before taking you to one of the deeper sites.
- Minimum age is 10 years, no upper limit — though divers over 45 should expect a quick medical questionnaire, same as anywhere else.
Haven't dived in a while? If it's been 6 months or more since your last dive, we'll ask you to do a refresher with us before joining a fun dive group. It's not paperwork for its own sake — buoyancy and air management get rusty fast, and a refresher course reminds you of all the emergency procedures you may need during the dive.
Flying after diving: We strongly recommend planning your dive days with us in advance. You cannot fly for 12 hours after a single dive, and after multiple fun dives in a day, you should avoid flying for at least 24 hours, depending on your dive profile and number of dives.
Two Trips. Zero Surprises.
Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off Service
Please note: we provide complimentary pick-up and drop-off between Govind Nagar and Vijay Nagar. Paid pick-up and drop-off is available from Radha Nagar Beach.
Morning Trip
Pick-up & Getting Ready
- Pick-up at 7:30 AM, within 5km of our office (see pick-up/drop-off note above)
- Meet & greet at 7:40 AM at Seahawks SCUBA
- Equipment sorting at 7:50 AM
Departure & Briefing
- Departure, boat briefing, and dive-site briefing at 8:00 AM from Bonga Ghat, Govind Nagar Beach
- Your boat for the day: Dreamcatcher, Penguin, or Naivedhya, depending on availability
The Dive
| Single Dive | Double Dive | |
|---|---|---|
| Total duration | ~2 hours | Up to 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Dive duration | ~Up to 45 minutes | Up to 45 minutes each |
| Back by | ~10:00 AM | ~12:30 PM (varies by site distance) |
| Surface interval | Not required | 30 to 50 minutes, depending on dive planning |
Making new friends over the surface interval and discussing the dive is the greatest feeling I see in fun divers every day.
Back at Shore
| Single Dive | Double Dive | |
|---|---|---|
| Refreshments | Water bottles | Light snacks and water bottles |
Afternoon Trip
Pick-up & Getting Ready
- Pick-up at 11:00 AM, within 5km of our office (see pick-up/drop-off note above)
- Meet & greet at 11:10 AM at Seahawks SCUBA
- Equipment sorting at 11:20 AM
Departure & Briefing
- Departure, boat briefing, and dive-site briefing at 11:30 AM from Bonga Ghat, Govind Nagar Beach
- Your boat for the day: Dreamcatcher, Penguin, or Naivedhya, depending on availability
The Dive
| Single Dive | Double Dive | |
|---|---|---|
| Total duration | ~2 hours | Up to 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Dive duration | ~Up to 45 minutes | Up to 45 minutes each |
| Back by | ~1:30 PM | ~4:00 PM (varies by site distance) |
| Surface interval | Not required | 30 to 50 minutes, depending on dive planning |
Back at Shore
| Single Dive | Double Dive | |
|---|---|---|
| Refreshments | Water bottles | Lunch and water bottles |
When to Come
There's no single "best time" answer — it depends on your experience level and what you're hoping to see. If you want one simple answer: January to April. But if you want the answer that actually fits you, here's how it breaks down.
I've been diving these waters since 2007, and I've noticed that the further dive sites — Johnny's Gorge, Dickson's Pinnacles, Jackson's Bar, Minerva Ledge, Broken Ledge, White House Rock, and S.S. Inchkeith Wreck — are best dived from January through the end of April, since they're further out and the sea gets choppy and disrupts trips on most days during other months. Closer sites, by contrast, are easy to access year-round.
- Just certified as an Open Water diver, looking to gain more experience? Plan your dive holiday between October and the end of June.
- Already have more than 10 logged dives, still an Open Water diver? Plan your visit between November and April.
- Advanced Open Water diver with more than 20 logged dives, chasing deeper dives and a bit more thrill? Plan your dive holiday between January and April.
January to April
- The sea becomes calm, making it easier to reach the further dive sites.
- The calmer sea brings greater visibility — ranging between 12 and 25 metres. You can sometimes see the bottom of the reef from the surface.
- Water current drops to low or mild, so diving longer takes less effort.
- Longer bottom time lets you experience more action on the reef.
May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Close-by dive sites are still diveable, with plenty to see while you build experience.
- You get cheaper prices for dives, and more personal attention, since we're quieter during these months.
- This gives you real room to practice and sharpen your diving ability — fine-tuning buoyancy, working on air consumption, and learning more about the coral reef's ecology.
- Visibility runs around 6 metres on a bad day to 12 metres on a good day in May, June, and October, improving slightly through November and December. This may vary site to site.
July, August, September
- These are the heavy monsoon months — it sometimes rains for a week at a stretch, dropping visibility further.
- Most other activities and services remain closed during these months.
Personally, I'm not a fan of rain every day after a dive — it takes some of the fun out of it, which is really the main reason we steer divers away from these months.
Eighteen Sites, Three Price Tiers
Transparent Pricing, No Upselling
No hidden add-ons, no surprise fees — the price you see for each tier is the price you pay. Unlike some operators, we don't charge extra for transportation or GoPro footage — both are included.
Questions Divers Actually Ask
No. We teach SSI courses ourselves, but we welcome fun divers certified by any WRSTC-recognised agency — PADI, RAID, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC, and others.
Our fun dives run ₹2,500 to ₹4,000 per dive depending on the site and tier, with full gear, an expert guide at a 1:2 diver-to-guide ratio, and free GoPro photos and video included on every tier.
Minimum age is 10, with no upper limit — divers over 45 should expect a quick medical questionnaire before diving.
Yes, after a short refresher course. Anyone who hasn't dived in 6 months or more does this before joining a fun dive group, as standard practice. The refresher is ₹6,500 + 18% GST and includes a fun dive at Tribe Gate.
It's helpful but not mandatory — nowadays your logbook usually lives in your diving app, so just bring your phone. Without one, we'll run a short orientation dive first so your guide knows your comfort level.
You cannot fly for 12 hours after a single dive, and after multiple fun dives in a day, you should avoid flying for at least 24 hours, depending on your dive profile and number of dives. Plan your last dive day accordingly if you have a flight to catch.
Ten of our eighteen sites are open to newly certified Open Water divers with just 4–6 logged dives, including Nemo Reef, Tribe Gate, Turtle Beach, and Purple Haze. As you log more dives, more sites open up — see our full site list above for the complete breakdown by experience level.
January to April offers the calmest seas and best visibility (12–25 metres) for our furthest sites. May, June, October, November, and December are great for building experience at closer sites, with cheaper rates and more personal attention. We recommend avoiding July, August, and September, when monsoon rains reduce visibility and many services close.
No. Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is one of the islands where the Restricted Area Permit requirement has been relaxed for foreign nationals — you can visit and dive here without one. (Citizens of a small number of countries may have separate requirements — check with Indian immigration if you're unsure.)
Yes. If you bring your own equipment, dive in a group of more than 3, or book multiple days with us, you'll get a 10% discount — capped at 10% total, however many of these apply to you.
We understand plans change, and Havelock's weather can too. We offer free rescheduling before 24 hours, and free cancellation before 48 hours of your booked slot. If the sea says not today, we offer a 100% refund.
Swimwear under light, quick-dry clothing works well — we provide the wetsuit and all other gear. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes for after. Flip-flops or sandals are easier than closed shoes for getting on and off the boat.
The sea around Havelock is usually calm, especially in the morning, so seasickness isn't common. If you're prone to motion sickness, consider taking medication before the boat ride — just check with a doctor first.
Let's Get You Back Underwater
Eighteen sites, three boats, and a team that's been doing this since 2010 — pick your tier, pick your site, and let's get you back in the water.