Boat Dive Specialty in Havelock Island For 2 Dives

Under this PADI speciality course, there will be one dive from a boat and you will learn how to enter and exit the water along with properly stowing your gear. The instructor will also teach you about safety procedures and local boat diving etiquette. The PADI Boat Diver course is perfect for those who are new to boat diving or are interested in learning more about diving from different types of boats. There will be one dive with an instructor in which you will learn nautical terminology and boat diving etiquette. You may also practice using lines and/or deploying a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB).

PADI Boat Dive Specialty Course

Explore the ocean the way it was meant to be seen. There comes a point in every diver’s journey where the shore just isn’t enough. If you’ve felt the thrill of being underwater and now crave something beyond the usual beach dives, a Boat Dive Specialty is the natural next step. Few places offer a better setting for this than Havelock Island — a name that’s earned its reputation as one of Asia’s top scuba diving locations

For divers eager to improve their skills and discover new places, this course opens the door to deeper sites, vibrant coral walls, and remote reefs only reachable by boat. With two open water dives from a fully equipped dive boat, this specialty combines skill development with real adventure, right in the heart of the Andaman Sea.

How Boat Dive is Different From Shore Dive

There’s a big difference between a shore dive and a boat dive and it’s not just how you enter the water. Boat diving gives you access to far more diverse marine ecosystems, better visibility, and untouched dive sites that aren’t swarmed by crowds or limited by tides. Most of the top underwater spots in Havelock Island are located far from the coast. Places like Johnny’s Gorge, Dixon’s Pinnacle, and The Wall can’t be reached from the beach, no matter how experienced you are. You need a boat, and you need to know how to use one as a diver.

This specialty course is designed specifically for that. It teaches you how to manage yourself on a moving vessel, how to gear up in tight spaces, and how to safely enter and exit the water. You’ll learn procedures that are second nature to seasoned divers but rarely taught outside of this specialty. It’s not just about getting on and off a boat. It’s about becoming confident in an entirely new diving environment.

Why Havelock Island Is Ideal for This Course

Havelock Island, officially known as Swaraj Dweep, is widely considered the crown jewel of scuba diving in India. The water here is warm and clear, almost all year round, with visibility often exceeding 25 meters. Combine that with an impressive variety of marine life — reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and dense coral gardens — and you’ve got an unbeatable dive classroom. More importantly, most of Havelock’s best sites are accessible only by boat. This means that during your Boat Dive Specialty, you’re not just ticking boxes on a course checklist you’re diving where it matters. Each session takes place in real-world conditions, at locations that certified divers travel thousands of miles to explore.

You’ll practice entry and exit techniques while floating above vibrant reefs. You’ll learn navigation where there’s no land in sight. And you’ll experience firsthand why boat diving is considered essential for serious divers.

What You’ll Learn During the Boat Dive Specialty Course

The Boat Dive Specialty is practical, focused, and tailored for certified divers who want to expand their comfort zone. It doesn’t include pool training or long theory sessions — instead, it’s all about hands-on learning out in the ocean. During your two training dives, you’ll cover:

• How to set up scuba equipment in confined boat spaces
• Different ways to enter the water (giant stride, backroll, etc.)
• Managing your balance and movement on deck
• Using ladders or lifts to exit the water safely
• Communicating with the boat crew and other divers
• Surface procedures like SMB deployment and signaling
• Underwater navigation with no visual land references
• What to do in case of boat drift, engine issues, or delayed pickups

You’ll work closely with a certified instructor who guides you through every step, corrects your technique, and makes sure you’re learning in a way that builds confidence, not just skill. Each dive is conducted from a modern dive boat equipped with oxygen, safety kits, and trained surface crew. This gives you peace of mind while you focus on getting comfortable in the boat diving environment.

Course Flow: What to Expect on the Day

Most divers complete the Boat Dive Specialty in a single day, but the option to spread it over two days is also available. The course is designed to be efficient while offering genuine value. 

Here’s what your day might look like:

Who Can Enroll in the Boat Dive Specialty in Havelock Island

This course is meant for certified Open Water Divers (or equivalent) who are ready to broaden their skill set. If you’re comfortable in the water and want to take your diving to the next level, this is a smart choice. It’s especially helpful if you:

• Want to explore deeper or more remote sites
• Plan to join a liveaboard in the future
• Are you considering specialties like Deep Diver or Wreck Diver
• Have done boat dives before, but never received formal training

Even if you’ve already been on dive boats, this course ensures you know the safety standards, terminology, and procedures that pros use.

What’s Included in this Package?

This is a fully guided dive experience. When you book the Boat Dive Specialty in Havelock, your package typically includes:
Two guided boat dives with a certified instructor

• All scuba gear rental (wetsuit, BCD, fins, mask, regulator, etc.)
• Dive boat transfers to offshore dive sites
• Drinking water and light refreshments
• PADI (or equivalent) certification upon completion
• Use of safety equipment (SMB, oxygen, first-aid kit)
• Dive log assistance and post-dive review

There are no hidden charges. Everything is arranged so you can focus on diving, not logistics.

What Comes After the Boat Dive Specialty Course?

Completing this course adds a valuable credential to your dive log, but more than that, it changes the way you dive. You’ll be comfortable diving in open sea locations, joining liveaboards, exploring sites that most divers never reach and doing it all with skill and calm. From here, many divers go on to:

• Complete their Advanced Open Water Diver certification
• Enroll in specialties like Deep Diver, Drift Diver, or Wreck Diver
• Plan dive holidays in the Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, and other top sites where boat dives are the norm

The confidence you gain from this course will follow you into every future dive.

How to Book Boat Dive Specialty in Havelock Island

If you’re serious about expanding your diving skills and doing it somewhere unforgettable this specialty is the right move.

Boat diving in Havelock isn’t just about ticking off a course. It’s about changing how you dive forever. Whether you’re aiming for deeper sites, better marine life, or simply more freedom in your underwater adventures, this is where you start. Call us, message us, or fill out the booking form below to reserve your spot. Our instructors are PADI-certified, highly experienced, and passionate about helping you grow as a diver. Spaces are limited, especially during peak season (October–May), so don’t wait too long.