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Scuba Diving in India: Explore Top 14 Best Dive Spots For Breathtaking Experience

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Scuba Diving in India:- Explore Top 14 Best Dive Spots For Breathtaking Experience

Are you getting bored on Land? Now it’s time to get into the depths of the sea to explore the diverse marine life. The life beneath the sea surface is enchanting, struggling, and energetic. Recreational scuba diving is one of the best ways to explore and admire colorful aquatic life. There are the top 14 best dive spots as per your budget and comfort for scuba diving in India. 

Scuba or Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus device is really helpful for swimming underwater and having fun, thrill, and a lifetime experience. Now, swimming is not a prerequisite for scuba diving even beginners or nonswimmers can easily dive underwater with the assistance of a dive professional. 

The maximum allowed dive depth limit is 40 meters (130 feet) for recreational scuba diving. Non-certified divers can dive up to 12 meters while certified divers can dive up to 40 meters depending on their certification and experience level.

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Points to consider for scuba diving in India (Safety Rules)

  • Don’t insist on diving if you have a flight within the next 12 hours. 
  • Never try to dive alone. Always dive with a buddy for support and assistance in emergencies.
  • Scuba diving after consuming alcohol, drugs, and medication is prohibited.
  • Nonswimmers are advised not to venture into the sea on their own. 
  • Never hold your breath underwater. Slow and deep breathing is recommended.
  • Don’t dive too deep, start with shallow waters.
  • Double-check your scuba equipment before each dive to ensure everything is working well.
  • Don’t risk yourself and your diver by insisting on diving with a medical condition.
  • The age limit for recreational scuba diving is a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 50 years.
  • You must follow all the instructions of your dive master to have a safe and smooth scuba dive experience. 
  • Don’t touch anything underwater or pollute marine flora and fauna.

Scuba Diving in India: Overview of the top 14 best dive spots.

Here is the check list of the top 14 best dive destinations for scuba diving in India. You can explore diving opportunities and choose your dive spot as per your budget and travel itinerary.  

  • The Andaman Islands (India’s Best dive destination)
  • Lakshadweep (Calm & clear water visibility)
  • Goa (Cheaper dive options)
  • Kovalam, Kerala
  • Pondicherry
  • Kadmat Island
  • Havelock Island
  • Neil Island
  • Cinque Island
  • Netrani Island In Karnataka 
  • Tarkarli, Maharashtra
  • Dwarka
  • Bangaram Islands
  • The Aravind wall

1. Andaman Islands: Exploring new depths in deep blue sea

The incredible Andaman Islands are the top dive destination located southeast of the Bay of Bengal. It is also considered the best place for scuba diving in India to witness most often manta rays, turtles, octopus, moray eels, trevally, and batfish during the dive. The Islands are famous for their vibrant marine life, wide-open virgin white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and colorful species of sea dwellers and coral reefs just a few meters away from the coastline. Port Blair, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), and Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) are popular destinations for scuba diving in Andaman. 

Dive sites: Turtle Beach, Tribe Gate, The Wall, Junction, Corruption Rock, Snake Island

Price: INR 3500 to INR 6500 per dive per person

Best diving season: October to April is the best time to enjoy scuba diving in Andaman. Early morning dives are fun-loving when the marine life becomes active. 

Additional Info: Havelock Island is the best place with multiple dive sites to learn scuba diving in Andaman. Scuba dive operators provide basic to advanced dive courses to make you a comfortable and confident diver.

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school of tuna fish underwater while scuba diving in andaman

2. Havelock Island: Dive into the underwater paradise

lionfish underwater while scuba diving in havelock

The Island offers some of the best dive sites in India and is suitable for all scuba diving enthusiasts. Havelock Island is the home of diverse species of marine life including Reef sharks, Turtles, Octopus, manta rays, Nemo Fish, and many other species of soft corals and sea dwellers. The Island is popular for its virgin beaches, transparent water bodies, and tropical rainforests. Scuba diving in Havelock is recommended to explore the splendid marine life ever before. 

Trustworthy dive shops are Seahawks SCUBA

Dive Sites: Turtle Beach, Tribe Gate, Nemo Reef, The Wall, Red Piller, Slope, Dickson’s Pinnacle, Aquarium, Whitehouse Rock, Johnny’s Gorge

Price: INR 2500 to 6000 per person depending on dive sites and dive time

Best Diving Season: October to April is the best time to dive in Havelock

Additional Info: Havelock Island offers maximum dive sites as compared to other scuba diving destinations in India.

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3. Lakshadweep: Colourful coral reefs

Lakshadweep is one of the prime locations to experience the best scuba diving in India. The group of Islands are famous for its blue transparent lagoons and coves and are the home of spacious species of marine life including turtles, manta rays, colourful fishlife, shark, and other sea dwellers. The place offers a rich and vibrant formation of coral reefs. It is a hidden paradise for scuba dive lovers to explore the diverse marine life.

Dive sites: Dolphin Reef, Classroom, Princess Royal, Lost Paradise, Manta Point, and Fish Soup

Price: INR 4000-6000 per person per dive for 30 minutes of underwater dive time. 

Best Diving Season: You must visit to Lakshadweep Islands between December to April to have the best scuba diving experience. 

Additional Info: You may spot the debris of a warship near the Prince Royal dive site that sank 200 years ago during a war between France and England. It will be exciting to explore the ship’s wreckage site to find traces of cannons and pottery.

a scuba diver clicking photo of a turtle underwater while scuba diving in lakshadweep

4. Goa: Diving here is fun

a scuba diver swimming over a coral reef while scuba diving in goa

The place is stunning for a variety of marine life, crystal clear waters, live coral reefs, and multiple scuba diving options. Most of the dive sites are shallow between 5 to 15 meters with a lack of underwater current. Goa is one of the safest places for scuba diving in India. 

Trustworthy dive shops are Divegoa, Goa Aquatic, and Barracuda Dive Center.

Dive sites: Davy Jones locker, Suz’y wreck, Grand Island, Turbo tunnel, Shelter Cove, and Sail Rock. 

Price: INR 1500 – 4000 per person with training and actual dive

Best diving season: October to April is the good time to dive in Goa

Additional Info: Goa is one of the budgeted places for scuba diving in India. The water temperature of Goa remains 28 degrees Celsius with underwater visibility close to 4 to 8 meters. 

5. Kovalam, Kerala: Unforgettable diving experience in God’s own country

Kovalam is one of the best places for scuba diving in tranquil waters and exploring multiple species of sea animals. The dive site is blessed with colorful sea dwellers and vibrant coral reefs in crystal-clear water. Kerala is rapidly becoming a famous dive destination where there are incredible scuba dive adventures. 

Trustworthy dive shops are Scuba Cochin, Bondsafari Kovalam, and Aqua Leo Scuba.

Dive sites: Puffer Paradise, Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam Beach, Hawah Beach

Price: INR 3500-4500 per person

Best Diving season: September to February is the best season to scuba dive in Kerala

Additional Info: Kerala has multiple vibrant dive spots and Kovalam is an emerging dive site to have a wonderful dive experience.

An octopus spotted underwater while scuba diving in kovalam, kerala

6. Pondicherry: Dive into a vibrant underwater paradise

Colorful fishlife over a coral reef while scuba diving in pondicherry

Pondicherry is the sole diving spot located on the eastern coast of India. The dive destination consists of natural coral reefs, man-made ridges, rocky structures, and beautiful marine organisms including fan corals, manta rays, parrot fish, jackfish, and sea snakes. The place is quite suitable for beginners and certified divers and is considered one of the best places for scuba diving in India. 

The trustworthy dive shops are Tempe Adventure, Samudra Scuba

Dive sites: Temple Reef, Cool Shark Reef, 4 Corners, The Hole, Aravind’s Wall, and Ravines

Price: INR 4000-6000 per person

Best Diving Season: September to November and February to April are the best diving seasons in Pondicherry.

Additional Info: The place is famous for its Attractive beaches, cosmic marine life and pleasant weather of Pondicherry lures a large number of divers every year.

7. Kadmat Island: Embark on a breathtaking underwater journey

It is also known as Cardamom Island. It is a part of the union territory of Lakshadweep and is located on the western side of India in the Arabian Sea. The dive site of Kadmat is popular for its marine turtles and many other marine species to witness while underwater diving. The Island looks like a paradise with clear blue waters, pristine white sandy beaches, and lush green forests. 

Trustworthy dive shops are Orca Dive Club, Ocean School India, and Ammathi Scuba.

Dive sites: The Wall, North Cave, Turtle City, Double Reef, Jack Point, Shark Alley

Price: INR 3000 – 6000 per person based on dive site and dive time

Best Diving Season: November to March is a good time to dive in Kadmat Island

Additional Info: Scuba diving here is good for witnessing species of marine Turtles and other marine life.

A diver swimming over a colorful coral reef while scuba diving in Kadmat Island

8. Neil Island: Uncover the secrets of the deep

3 scuba divers diving over a coral reef while scuba diving in neil Island

It is another popular Island of Andaman and is located 53 kilometers away from the main city Port Blair. Neil Island is a remote and calm location free from the chaos of the main town. The coral reefs of Neil are still untouched and offer a wide range of marine flora and fauna. The Island is blessed with unexplored and hidden beaches to witness the wonders of nature. Neil Island is one of the recommended spots for the best underwater diving in India. 

Trustworthy dive shops are Seahawks SCUBA, Scuba Therapy

Dive Sites: Bus Stop, Junction, K-Rock, Jetty Channel Marker, and Margherita’s Mischief

Price: 3500 to 6000 per person

Best Diving Season: October to April is the best time to dip in Neil Island

Additional Info: Most of the coral reefs are still unexplored and untouched and an opportunity to see the state animal of Andaman Dugong (sea cow) luck by chance.

9.Cinque Island: Diving here never gets boring

Cinque is another popular Island for scuba diving activities and a part of the Andaman Islands. The Island is located in the southern part approximately 40 kilometers away from the main town Port Blair. The Island has one of the clearest water bodies there exists a variety of marine life and underwater visibility goes up to 24 meters deep. You can explore numerous species of sea dwellers, and multiple species of corals including black coral, sharks, and rare marine flora and fauna.  

Trustworthy dive shops are Seahawks SCUBA, Lacadives.

Dive Sites: North Point

Price: 10000-15000 per person

Best Diving Season: February to March 

Additional Info: The Island is famous for its transparent water up to 80 feet deep and is home to unique marine species.

A scuba diver swimming close to a group of pipeline snapper while scuba diving in cinque Island

10. Netrani Island In Karnataka

2 scuba divers swimming close to a coral reef blessed with colorful aquatic life while scuba diving in netrani Island

Netrani is a tiny Island also known as Pigeon Island located in the Arabian Sea approximately a few kilometres away from the western coast of Karnataka. Murudeshwar is the main town from where you have to reach Netrani Island by speed boat. It is around 10 kilometres away from Murudeshwar off the coast of Karnataka. Netrani is a heart-shaped Island rich with diverse marine life and fabulous species of coral formations. You can also witness whale sharks if you get lucky. Bhatkal is a famous shipwreck site in Netrani located 25 kilometers away off the coast. It is one of the recommended places for the best underwater diving in India. 

Trustworthy dive shop is Dive Netrani

Dive sites: Pebble Beach, Nursery, The Grotto, T-55

Price: 5000 to 6000 per person

Best Diving Season: September to April 

Additional Info: Netrani is an isolated location away from the coastline and offers crystal clear waters to dip in.

11. Tarkarli, Maharashtra

Tarkarli is an emerging tourist place for scuba diving in Maharashtra. Tarkali is located near Sindhudurg Fort, Maharashtra and the coastal waters of Tarkarli are transparent and blessed with abundant marine life. The dive sites are located far away from the coastline and tourists are transported by speed boats to the dive site.

The trustworthy dive shop is Dive Tarkarli, and Malvan Explorer.

Dive sites: Kings Garden, Dharan Point

Price: 500 to 1000 per person 

Best Diving Season: October to April is the best time to scuba dive in Tarkarli when the water remains clear. 

Additional Info: A non-swimmer can also scuba dive in Tarkarli up to a depth of 30 feet.

A scuba diver swimming over a coral reef while scuba diving in tarkarli

12. Dwarka: The place is religious but adventurous too

rocks and soft coral underwater in clear water to scuba dive in dwarka

It is a popular religious attraction for Lord Krishna devotees and also a great place off the coast for scuba diving activities. The place is rapidly increasing as a scuba diving destination and offers a wide range of marine ecosystems in decent clear waters. 

Dive Sites: Shivrajpur Beach 

Price: 3000 to 6000 per person

Best Diving Season: October to mid-April

Additional Info: The underwater city of Dwarka is a famous scuba diving attraction which is located in the Gulf of Khambhat, off the coast of Dwarka, Gujarat.

13. Bangaram Islands, Lakshadweep

Bangaram is a popular scuba diving destination located on Lakshadweep Island. The Island has beautiful dive sites equally rich to Maldives and Mauritius. It has some of the best white sandy beaches and unmatched scenic beauty.   

Trustworthy dive shops are Orca Dive Club, Ocean School India, and Ammathi Scuba.

Dive Sites: Little Canyon, Manta Point, Bangaram Lagoon

Price: INR 4000 to 7000 per person

Best Diving Season: October to March

Additional Info: The dive sites of Bangaram are transparent and vibrant equal to Maldives and Mauritius.

a scuba diver swimming over a colorful coral reef while scuba diving in bangaram island

14. The Aravind wall

a scuba diver diving over a coral reef while colorful fish life swimming around scuba diving at aravind wall

The Aravind wall is one of the best dive sites for scuba diving in Pondicherry. It is located 15 kilometers away from the coastline and is the home of numerous sea species including butterfly fish, parrot fish, clown fish, and various kinds of sea snakes. You can also explore Moray Eel hidden in the cracks of the wall. The dive site is 40 meters deep and is suitable for deep divers only. 

The trustworthy dive shops are Tempe Adventure, Samudra Scuba.

Dive Sites: Aravind’s Wall

Price: INR 3500 to 6000 per person

Best Diving Season: December to April

Additional Info: One can explore numerous rare sea animals hidden under the creeks of the Arvaind’s Wall.

Important tips to undertake scuba diving in India

Scuba diving is one of the best watersports and most fun-loving activities that everyone must try once in their lifetime. However, scuba diving is a daring watersport and can be scary to someone therefore one must adhere to the following useful tips before going for a dive. 

  • Safety must be your first priority before you book a scuba dive session. It is better to find a professional and experienced scuba dive organiser to have a much safer and smoother dive experience. 
  • Practice underwater swimming to overcome the fear of diving and be confident before you go for the real diving adventure.
  • Carry out a medical examination to ensure you don’t possess any medical issues and are perfectly fit for scuba diving. 
  • Your dive instructor is your boss. You must adhere to all the instructions and guidelines given by your instructor for a successful dive. 
  • Plan your dive and dive your plan and decide emergency exit in case of contingencies. 
  • Double-check your scuba diving gear to make sure everything is fit enough before your actual dive.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for scuba diving in India

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5 best dive sites to complete open water diver course in Andaman islands

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Are you looking for a complete open water diver course in Andaman? Then, you are at the right place. The Andaman Islands offer 25+ amazing dive sites suitable for scuba dive courses and fun dives. We do offer the 5 best dive sites in Andaman Islands suitable to learn scuba diving in Havelock. The dive sites are loaded with diverse marine life, colorful species of fish, rich coral reefs, and multiple species of sea animals. Apart from experiencing beautiful marine life while doing your course, you can spend quality time with your loved ones at pristine white sandy beaches. The Islands are perfect for trekking, camping, and delicious seafood. 

People who have completed their course in any part of the world are also welcome to experience the whole new world of scuba diving in Andaman. You need not worry about scuba equipment rental as we provide complete diving gear. We do arrange proper scuba gear, and safety equipment, along with a personal instructor to let you experience hassle-free dive sessions. We also provide fun dives to the beautiful reefs of Havelock on a daily basis. We entertain small groups of fun divers to ensure their maximum quality along with 100% safety. 

The following are the best 5 dive sites to have a wonderful experience learning open water diver course in Havelock.

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Turtle Beach

The dive site is a suitable one for scuba diving as well as snorkeling and is located right next to Elephant beach. The coral belt starts from 2 meters and the deepest point goes down up to 23 meters. The reef is laying alongside the turtle beach and is the most suitable to spend your surface interval time somewhere around the white sandy beach.  

While diving at Turtle beach, you will witness grown stag coral rocks and a school of sergeant major fish. You will also discover numerous giant clamps, sea anemones, and clownfish during your dive. You can see groups of small Barracudas and five-line yellow snappers everywhere. You can dive along the reefs and see orange box fish hiding there. If your luck works well, then you will be able to see turtles and manta rays swimming around. Turtle beach is popular for its live coral reefs and is one of the best dive sites in Andaman Islands. 

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Red Piller

The dive site is just opposite Havelock ferry station, beneath the red-colored navigation marker piller. The dive site is popular with amazing colorful soft corals. You will experience strong currents while diving there because the site’s location is just on the main channel. There are multiple places in the reef to hide and avoid current. 

While diving at Red Piller, you will witness yellow back fusiliers, numerous transparent glassfish, orange fan corals, yellow tree corals, sea anemones with clownfish, and many other sea species. You can find beautiful lionfish, giant barrel sponges, and sweetlips fish while diving at the edges of the reef. It is considered the best place for scuba diving in Havelock and exploring vibrant marine life. 

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Tribe Gate

The dive site is located 2.5 kilometers away from the Govind Nagar beach 3 and located between the channels of Havelock and John Lawerence Islands. It is an oval-shaped big reef and the home to countless species of fish, soft corals, marine animals, and some rarely sighted species too. The dive site is easily accessed via a speed boat at any time of the day. 

The dive site is well suited for beginners to have their first-time experience and is recommended for an open water diver course. The depth of the dive site varies from 4 to 13 meters and offers beautiful dive conditions in crystal clear waters. The existence of marine life at Tribe Gate is quite dense and impressive. You can see giant clamps, two-spotted fusiliers, hunting of trevallies, four-lined orange snappers, the pool of sea anemones, and clownfish. The dive experience at Tribe Gate is going to be very adventurous and memorable.

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Aquarium

The dive site is located at the western corner of Havelock Island and can be easily accessed by a dive boat. The aquarium dive site is popular for crystal clear visibility and multiple species of coral reef structures. The species of coral reefs such as huge boulder corals, stag horn corals, plate corals, and many more provide the site with an aquarium alike look.

The dive site is famous for peacock grouper, black-spotted grouper, yellowfin grouper, and big-eye snappers. The commonly spotted creatures are moris idols and long fin banner fish. You can witness giant marble rays and stingrays on the sandy patch right next to the reef. The reef starts from 2 meters and the deepest point is 15 meters. You can see a sea turtle very often while scuba diving there.

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The wall

The amazing topography and diverse marine life make the dive site the most recommended one for scuba divers. The reef of the dive site starts at 10.5 meters on one side of the reef and goes 19 meters deep. While another side goes 59 meters straight like a multi-storied giant wall. 

The main point of attraction is hunting millions of fusiliers by the hundred of Trevallies. You should have to maintain proper buoyancy while descending because the reef is the home of many camouflage, stonefish, and scorpionfish. It is advised not to disturb and touch marine life while underwater diving. You can see beautiful and colorful nudibranchs laying here and there at the surface of the reef.  No doubt, Havelock Island is the best place for scuba diving in Andaman.

Suggested Read: Open water diver course in Andaman

I hope the above piece of content is helpful to find the best dive sites for open water diver courses in Andaman. Feel free to contact us for more information about the OWD course in Andaman. 

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Top 5 Best Dive sites in Andaman for Beginners or Non-Swimmers

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We have listed the best dive sites in Andaman for beginners or nonswimmers to have a wonderful dive experience ever. The pristine white sandy beaches, colourful species of sea animals, enchanting mangrove forests, crystal clear water, and beautiful landscapes attract thousands of ocean lovers from all around the world. The Andaman Islands are tropical rainforests and experience mid to heavy rainfall throughout the year. The geographical location makes it a favourable destination to try some adventurous watersports with utmost care and safety. 

Scuba diving is the most desired adventure watersport in Andaman. It is observed through our years of diving experience that 8 people out of 10 like to go scuba diving. The activity is quite interesting to dive in crystal clear blue water and explore colourful marine life beneath the sea surface. During your dive, you will experience multiple schools of colourful fish, sea cucumbers, groupers, Sea urchins, octopuses, sea turtles, and many other sea species.

We have designed a couple of diving programs such as try scuba diving, shore diving, and boat diving to offer you a wonderful one-time scuba diving experience. The dive programs are designed in such a way that anyone can easily explore the vibrant marine life of Andaman adopting proper safety standards. 

The only condition is that you must be physically and mentally fit to dive. Children above 8 years of age are eligible to undertake scuba dive programs. People above 50 years of age are not eligible for underwater diving provided they provide a scuba diving fitness certificate from their physician. People above 55 years are strictly prohibited from diving.

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The following are the best 5 scuba diving spots in Andaman for beginners or nonswimmers to have one try time experience. The dive sites are scattered from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil Island and offer the perfect dive conditions for almost everyone. 

  1. North Bay (Port Blair)
  2. Nemo Reef (Havelock Island)
  3. Tribe Gate (Havelock Island) 
  4. Juvis (Havelock Island)
  5. Jetty Channel Marker (Neil Island)

North Bay Island

You can reach North Bay Island via a speed boat from the watersports complex, Port Blair. The distance between the two Islands is approx 7 kilometers and takes 30 minutes boat ride to reach there.

The reefs of North bay Island are suitable for shore dives and offer a number of colorful fishes and soft corals including sea anemones, mushroom corals, and sea fans.

The crystal clear water and vibrant marine life of the dive site always offer the best dive conditions for beginners or nonswimmers. Apart from scuba diving, you can also enjoy sea walk, parasailing, and sea kreat ride at North Bay Island.

Nemo Reef

Nemo Reef dive site is located near Havelock Jetty and is the sole place to experience shore diving on Havelock Island. The dive association of all the dive sites operates shore dive programs with nonswimmers or beginners clients for their first-time dive experience. The dive site is the most preferred for shallow dives and to train new divers. 

The reefs of the Nemo dive site start from 2 meters and slowly goes to 10 meters deep. While diving, you can see multiple species of fish such as rabbitfish, peacock grouper, parrotfish, sergeant major fish, moris idol fish, butterflyfish, and titan triggerfish. You can capture beautiful underwater marine life on your camera including the famous Nemo fish. The dive site is well accessed by walk and the clear water makes it perfect to dive every day.

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Tribe Gate

Havelock dive sites are considered the best ones to have a one-time scuba dive experience in Andaman. It is one of the Best dive Sites in Andaman for beginners or nonswimmers to experience scuba boat dives in Havelock. Tribe Gate is a big oval-shaped reef between the channel of Havelock and John Lawerence Island. It is located approximately 1.5 kilometres away from Govind Nagar Beach 3 and can be easily accessed by a speed boat. 

It is the home of countless species of fish, soft corals, marine life, and rarely spotted sea animals. The depth of the dive site varies from 4 meters to 13 meters and underwater visibility is quite good around the reef.

Tribe Gate is the perfect spot to witness a school of double-spotted fusiliers, four-lined orange snappers, trevallies, giant clamps, a pool of sea anemones, and clownfish. You will spend a memorable 45 minutes underwater with us and that is going to be one of the best experiences of your life ever.

Check out: Open water diver course in Andaman

Juvis dive site

The dive site is a bit far from the tribe gate dive site and easily accessible by a speed boat. Multiple species of colorful coral reefs in crystal clear waters make it the most preferred dive spot in Havelock. It is the best dive location to capture beautiful species of live corals. The maximum depth of the dive site is 18 meters and the reefs start at 4 meters depth. Different species of colorful fishlife exist there with the glimpse of uninhabited John Lawerence Island.

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Jetty Channel Marker

It is one of the best dive spots to explore the colourful underwater world on Neil Island. The dive site is near Neil ferry station and is a suitable spot to experience colourful marine life. A giant piece of rock has fallen there, home to numerous fish species and other sea animals. The rock starts at 7 meters and goes 11 meters deep to the sandy bottom.

The site is perfect for beginners or nonswimmers for shore and boat dives. While diving, you can see a group of trevally fish swimming around the marking Piller, lots of angelfish, and stingrays in the sand. Triggerfish, juvenile batfish, parrotfish, small puffers, and scorpionfish are the major attractions while diving at the spot.    

Out of the 5 dive sites tribe gate and Juvis are the most recommended to have a wonderful dive experience among vibrant marine life. Havelock Island offers ideal dive conditions and the perfect scuba diving location for beginners or nonswimmers. Check out the blog to have a complete understanding of scuba diving for beginners or nonswimmers. 

We hope the blog will be helpful in identifying your best dive sites in Andaman for a thrilling underwater experience. For more queries write us at seahawksscubawatersports@gmail.com or contact us at +91-9476007010 for instant support. Thank you for your time and stay tuned for more informative blogs to plan your Andaman trip.

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Overview of conducting Scuba diving for Beginners or Nonswimmers in Andaman

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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. 

Scuba diving in Havelock

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.

diver with turtle underwater

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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