Boat Diving in Havelock Island
There are various types of diving to explore the underwater world, such as Premium Scuba Diving, Shore Diving, and Boat Diving in Havelock Island. Each of these diving experiences differs in terms of duration, exploration, and overall experience. Boat diving is quite different from shore and premium diving. It is conducted under the supervision of professionally certified individuals who assist you throughout the dive. The best destination for scuba diving at Havelock Island.Underwater, you get to see colorful corals and vibrant fish. Before the dive, the Divemaster gives instructions and signs in the water, including the equipment and necessary actions for the dive. The well-trained professional goes underwater with you and assists you with every step. You can breathe underwater comfortably using the scuba gear. All of this happens under the close supervision of the Divemaster, allowing you to enjoy the underwater experience safely and comfortably.
Scuba diving is also conducted at Neil Island, but only boat diving is available there, and it takes place at Bharatpur Beach.
Location
Scuba diving in Havelock Island is conducted at two locations -Turtle Beach and Tribe Gate. From here, a Divemaster will accompany you throughout the dive.
Premium Scuba Diving from Govind Nagar Beach lasts around 4 hours, including a 30–45 minute briefing, a 30–45 minute boat ride, up to 2 hours underwater, and time for gear prep and wrap-up. Ideal for a deep, immersive dive experience. (7500/- per person)
Boat Scuba Diving from Nemo Reef includes a 20–30 min training session, a 15 min speedboat ride to the dive site, and 30–45 min underwater. Including gear handling and briefing, the total time is around 2–3 hours. (6000/- Per person)
Shore diving from Nemo Reef takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, including 20–30 minutes of training, 10–15 minutes for gear prep, 25–40 minutes underwater dive, and 15–20 min for post-dive wrap-up. (4000/- per person)
The minimum age required is 12 years, while the maximum age depends on the physical fitness and overall health of the guest wishing to participate.
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Dive suit and oxygen tank
Divemaster escort
Changing room
Diving equipment
Special diving courses are also available in the Andaman Islands. If you are interested, you can even pursue it as a profession. These courses are conducted by certified instructors, and upon successful completion, you will receive internationally recognized certifications
This is an open water diving course that includes certification, theory classes, and practical training conducted in open water. The course duration is typically 3 to 4 days.
PADI Course
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Divemaster Course
Benefits of Getting Certified:
You can dive anywhere, rent scuba gear, and join advanced trips. Learn essential skills for underwater safety and exploration.
There are many Dive Sites near Havelock. The most famous are Turtle beach and the lighthouse. In this activity, you will be taken in a boat to these sites where you can dive into the best dive sites in Andaman from a boat.