Is Turtle Beach a Good Scuba Dive Site for Beginners?

Is Turtle Beach a good scuba dive site for beginners?
A vacation in the Andaman Islands is perfect for everyone–be it families, couples, friends, or solo. The cherry on the cake, this island is a paradise for those who are adventure junkies and breathe adventure in every breath. While holidaying here, including scuba diving in your itinerary is always a great idea as you get to witness the marine life at its best on this island. Diving is one such water activity that lets you experience total bliss under the water!

Turtle Beach in Havelock Island is emerging as a great spot for scuba diving. The water here is pleasant with no currents. Thus, it is perfect for non-swimmers as well as newbies. A PADI-certified instructor will be giving you a brief training session before you actually go diving. Moreover, he will be with you under the water at all times. You will be absolutely safe underwater and can enjoy the entire experience to the fullest. 

To reach Turtle Beach, you have to first reach Elephant Beach via boat or trekking. Once you are there, our charter boat will take you to Turtle Beach. It will be a short journey and the views are extremely lovely–crystal-clear water all around and the tropical breeze brushing your hair!

For witnessing marine life at its best, the Andaman Islands is the one-stop destination in India. The Indian Ocean is home to incredible marine life. The best diving sites are sprinkled in this beautiful destination. Scuba diving here is within your budget as well. One can encounter a treasure beyond their imagination while diving without burning a hole in their pocket.

Thanks to the preserved marine life and alive corals around the shore and beyond. Its shoreline offers crystal clear, blue waters. Its rich population of corals is sure to take away your breath! The medium water currents and safe depth offer an optimal underwater adventure. To tick a memorable marine experience off your bucket list, choose the Andaman Islands as your next travel destination. The corals are well-preserved and in abundance here. The waters are clear enough for an excellent view of the underwater world.

Scuba diving is for everyone! This enthralling water adventure activity is something that you have never experienced before. While diving, it feels like you are transported to another world where you are enveloped by incredible life. If you are vacationing in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman Islands, and are thinking of scuba diving for the first time, then you have two options–either you can try to dive or properly learn to dive. 

Continue reading to know about scuba diving for beginners and swimmers in Havelock Island.

Havelock Island is counted among the best spots for scuba diving across India. Its marine world is simply awesome. Here, you can go for a fun dive or take certification courses as well. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that you do it with a reliable PADI dive centre. We, at Dive Andaman, are committed to offering the best of everything. 

Are you interested in trying your hand at scuba diving but do not have the time or desire to enrol on a certification course? Or maybe you are not sure whether exploring the depths of the ocean is for you. In that case, you can consider the PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program or just a fun dive. For this, no experience is required. With this, you can still experience the magic of the underwater world.

PADI DSD program is a half-day program and it includes some basic theory as well as a short skills practice session into the ocean, followed by a proper dive on a reef. All this will give you a taste of scuba diving and a great opportunity to look at the underwater world. Along with being fun-filled and easy, it is absolutely safe as well.

If you like your diving experience, then you can pursue your diving education by going on to do a certification course. The dive done during a Discover Scuba Diving program will be counted towards the Open Water course. Taking a certification course lets you experience scuba diving at its best. You will begin experiencing what it is like to be truly weightless and flying. You can go deeper and witness a lot more exotic marine life. It will give you more confidence as well as more joy.

Do note that the dives and certification courses offered at Aqua Nomads are conducted as per the PADI standards. These are not like dives offered by tour operators that comprise ten minutes of being dragged from point A to point B, having a few photographs taken, and then dragged back. Our expert instructors are committed to teaching you the basic skills of diving, taking you for a long and relaxed dive, and explaining to you about the marine ecosystem. 

Book scuba diving packages for beginners & kids in Havelock with us to have the best experience. We want you to learn a subject deeply, not just pass an exam.

Categories of people not allowed to scuba dive 
Those who are not allowed to scuba dive on the island are categorized below:

• Pregnant women
• People with heart conditions
• People with breathing difficulties
• Senior citizens above the age of 60
• People under heavy medication or in need of care
• People having psychological conditions that cause distortion or panic under the water

Taking a dip inside the warm waters of Turtle Beach will leave you awestruck with the underwater kaleidoscopic colours and the quietude of the ocean. One can experience the perfect combination of adventure and fun while doing this activity. Imagine swimming with colourful and gorgeous marine creatures. It will surely be an experience of a lifetime. Including scuba diving in your itinerary is a great idea when you are in Havelock Island. It has a fascinating and rich marine life that is hard to find anywhere else across India.