Cost of Scuba Diving in the Andaman Islands

May 18, 2023
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Cost of scuba diving in the Andaman Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the most gorgeous places in India. This union territory in the Bay of Bengal is known for having the best beaches and abundant marine life in the country. Its beaches look absolutely splendid with white silky sand and turquoise water. When in the Andamans, happiness is closer than you think! Famous for its friendly people and heavenly tropical islands, the most gorgeous union territory of India is the quintessential Southeast Asian paradise. With a number of beaches to choose from, there is an abundance of spellbinding natural attractions to see and enthralling activities to do. Visit the Andaman Islands at least once in your life to experience some of the most breathtaking underwater vistas in the world. There are a number of Andaman tour packages to choose from. Dive into the bottomless blues and become a part of its rich marine life. Pick the best one from holiday packages in Andaman & Nicobar Islands as per your convenience and budget.

Being the hub of water sports, there are so many enthralling water activities that tourists can do in the Andaman Islands. Keeping this in mind, we also offer various exciting activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, sea walking, glass-bottom boating, parasailing, and many more. We make sure that we give our customers a lifetime of magic via our holiday packages.

Andaman Island has a number of scuba diving centres from where you can get your PADI certification (basic and advanced levels). But to go for your first fun dive, you don’t need any kind of certification. If you don’t know swimming, even then it is absolutely fine. The miraculous natural marine life under the enchanting waters of the island is waiting for you. Scuba diving is the best water activity in the world, and doing it for the first time in the Andaman Islands would be an experience of a lifetime for you. Whether you are a swimmer or a non-swimmer, this activity is an excellent option for you. To enjoy it to the fullest, always listen to your instructor and follow his instructions.

How much does scuba diving cost in the Andaman Islands?

You can check below the cost of fun dives as well as diving courses. In addition to that, you can check below the charges for snorkelling on the island. You can choose as per your area of interest and budget.

Entry Level Programmes

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	PADI Discover Scuba Diving (Compact Program/Mini DSD) Shore dive Boat dive	4,500 5,500
2.	PADI Discover Scuba Diving Shore dive Boat dive Extra dive (same day)	6,000 7,500 3,500
3.	PADI Open Water Diver Course (Basic- 4 days) (Premium- 5 days, private training, 2 extra dives, photos, videos)	29,000 58,000
4.	PADI Scuba Diver Course (2.5 days)	19,400

Continuing Education Programmes

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	PADI Adventure Diver (1-2 days, 3 Dives)	16,600
2.	PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (2- 3 days, 5 Dives) Basic Premium (3 days, private training, 5 course dives + Extra Dive, photos, videos)	24,500 45,000
3.	PADI Rescue Diver (2-3 days)	24,500
4.	Emergency First Responder	14,000
5.	PADI Speciality Course with 2 dives	13,900
6.	PADI Speciality Course with 3 dives	16,200
7.	PADI Speciality Course with 4 dives	19,700
8.	PADI Enriched Air Diver - Nitrox (theory only)	9,900

Course Combo

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	Discover Scuba Diving + Open Water Diver	32,400
2.	Open Water + Advanced Open Water Diver	49,050
3.	EFR + Rescue Diver	34,650

Fun Diving

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	1 day / 2 dives	7,000
2.	2 days / 4 dives	14,000
3.	3 days / 6 dives	20,500
4.	4 days / 8 dives	27,000
5.	5 days / 10 dives	33,500
6.	6 days / 12 dives	40,000
7.	7th day onwards / 2 dives	5,000 each day
8.	Night dive	4,500

Refresher

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	Full Scuba Review (with 1 shore dive)	7,500
2.	Lite Scuba Review (with 2 boat dives)	8,000

Pro Courses

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	PADI Divemaster (course ***** only)	85,000
2.	PADI Assistant Instructor	30,000

Note: PADI application fee for pro courses ** additional, payable to PADI directly.

Snorkelling

S.no.	Details	Cost (in Rs.)
1.	Snorkelling excursion (2 sites, boat)	5,500
2.	*********** off the boat (1 site)	3,500
3.	Snorkelling off the shore (1 site)	2,000

Prices are Valid till March 31, 2024. 18% *** Applicable

Best time to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
For trying water sports in the Andaman Islands, the best time to visit there is post-monsoon, that is, the months between November and May. During this time, the water is peaceful and safe. The sky is cloudless as well.

Best places for Water Sports in the Andaman Islands
The whole island is a treasure house of thrilling water sports but there are a few places that are perfect for these. These include Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, North Bay, and Jolly Buoy. The water of these places has the ideal current, which lets you make the most of your adventurous vacation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Their crystal-clear waters let you have a look at marine life more closely.

Andaman and Nicobar islands is the perfect Indian paradise. It forms an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Once a mysterious place, the island is now a popular holiday destination for all age groups. It is located 1370 kilometres east of the Indian mainland and comprises 572 islands. The island is majorly divided into Great Andaman, Little Andaman, Ritchie’s Archipelago, East Volcano Islands, and Sentinel Islands. There are a lot of fun activities that you can do in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands ranging from underwater walking, bird watching, scuba diving, to glass boat rides, trekking, star gazing, and cruise rides. This Indian union territory can be visited by everyone- friends, solo travellers, couples, and families.