We have specially designed this blog to completely understand scuba diving for beginners or nonswimmers. The Andaman Islands are the perfect destination to try adventurous watersports. The Islands came to light after the Tsunami in the year 2004. The Islands offer pristine white sandy beaches, scenic hilly landscapes, dense rainforests, and crystal clear water with outstanding marine life. Thousands of tourists globally visit every year to explore the beauty of the Andaman Islands. Havelock and Neil Islands are the most popular places for scuba dive lovers, honeymoon couples, group or solo travelers, and backpackers.
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Scuba Diving for Beginners or Non-swimmers
Scuba Diving For Beginners or Nonswimmers in Andaman
The Andaman Islands are famous to try some popular watersports but unlike other watersports, scuba diving was not possible for everyone. In the year 2005-2006, non-swimmers were not eligible to do scuba diving. We have designed try scuba diving program for beginners and non-swimmers. The program of scuba diving in Andaman for non-swimmers will accommodate those who can’t swim but also maintain proper quality and safety while diving.
How do we conduct scuba diving for beginners or nonswimmers?
It is recommended to make your scuba dive booking in advance. It will be helpful to get your preferred time slots for diving on a specific dive date. On the date of diving, one of our instructors will assist you to complete your required paperwork and provide a short briefing on underwater hand signals, how the scuba gear works and expected underwater sightseeing during your dive. Afterward, you have to put on a wetsuit for the practical training session at the chest level deep water.
At the training point, your instructor helps you to put on the scuba diving set. You will take your first underwater breath here and you might not find it easy in the beginning but after a couple of attempts, you will find it super easy and comfortable. During the training session, you will learn how to release underwater ear pressure, how to clear water from a mask while diving, and how to release water from the mouth in case the regulator is accidentally removed from the mouth underwater. Prior dive training is mandatory for Scuba diving in Havelock to ensure for a safe and smooth dive experience.
During diving, your instructor will hold you from behind and swim for you. He will maintain your dive depth and direction as per your comfort level. The instructor will point at the colorful fish life and coral reefs from time to time so that you don’t miss it during your dive. You can hold your instructor’s hand if you feel scared at the beginning of the dive. You have to be calm and follow all given instructions carefully for an uninterrupted amazing experience. Sea diving in Andaman is completely safe and a delightful watersport that you must experience once.
Is scuba diving safe in Andaman?
Scuba diving is an extremely safe underwater adventure watersport provided all guidelines and internationally recognized safety standards are followed. We strictly adhere to all the safety standards of scuba schools international (SSI) as well as the safety norms of local administration.
A dive professional accompanying you is the best and most responsible buddy to keep you safe from unexpected misadventures while venturing into the sea. They will stay with you during the whole diving experience for quick support when you need it. They will not let you touch coral reefs and marine fragile underwater for your safety and preservation purposes.
Prerequisites for scuba diving
You must be mentally and physically fit to undertake scuba dive. The minimum age limit for scuba diving is 12 years and the maximum is 50 years. swimming is not a prerequisite for a one-time scuba diving experience. Non-swimmers can go scuba diving with ease.
We don’t recommend tourists swim for their very first-time dive even if they know about swimming. Underwater swimming will exhaust you very soon and you will feel uncomfortable. People suffering from the below-mentioned health conditions or taking medications on a daily basis are strictly not recommended for scuba diving.
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Low blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Ear disease
- Recent surgery
- Mental disbalance
Download the complete medical questionnaire form HERE to read more about prescribed medical conditions for diving. However, if you are suffering from a specific health issue, you must consult with your doctor and get a fit-to-dive medical certificate before visiting Andaman for scuba diving.
Best time to visit Andaman for scuba diving
We have been operating scuba diving services throughout the whole year since 2008. The Andaman Islands are the tropical rainforest zone and experience huge rain around the year. However, you will experience light rain from mid-January till the end of April.
Rain doesn’t directly affect scuba diving and everything remains unchanged underwater during the rainy season. However, as per past years’ experiences, October to May is considered the best time for scuba diving in andaman.
Why choose the Andaman Islands to try scuba diving?
Professional dive crew
We have trained and professional instructors who have vast knowledge and experience for more than 5 years, especially for this nonswimmer program. Most of our dive crew are local Andamanese people. They have been born and brought up in these waters and have a better understanding of marine life, the currents of the sea, and local weather conditions. We do provide expert and experienced dive instructors in a 1:1 ratio to ensure your maximum safety as well as superior quality. You will be in the safest hands while experiencing try dives with us.
Marine ecosystem
The crystal clear water of the Andaman sea offers colorful species of fish, captivating coral reefs, and multiple species of interesting sea animals. You can explore beautiful underwater marine life while one-time scuba dive with us.
Reasonable price
We organize 3 types of underwater dives such as try scuba dive, boat dive, and shore dive. You can sign up for any of the programs mentioned below to experience the best scuba diving for first timers. We do adhere to notch safety standards for beginner scuba divers to ensure they have a smooth and safe diving experience.
Try dive: We charge INR 6500 per person for try dives with SSI certification.
Boat dive: We charge INR 3500-6500 per person for boat dives.
Shore dive: We charge INR 2500 per person for shore dives.
Inclusions
- 30-minute training session
- One-to-one instructor support
- 30 to 60 minutes dive time depending on the package selected
- Complimentary photos and videos
- Free pickup and drop (From Havelock Jetty till the end of beach number 5)
Check out the best dive sites for beginners or nonswimmers in Andaman. We hope the blog is helpful in understanding the manner in how we conduct scuba dives for beginners. For more queries please contact our customer support desk. Thank you
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