Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q.1 : Are there any special qualifications or considerations in order to participate in scuba diving classes?

    Answer: There is nothing as such. You just need good average health and should be at least 10 years old for participating. However, you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire. You will have to check with a physician to make sure you can dive in case anything on the questionnaire indicates a reason to be cautious.

  • Q.2 : In order to be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, am I required to be an incredible swimmer?

    Answer: You don’t need to be an expert swimmer. Just being a reasonably proficient swimmer and comfortable in the water is enough. Without a time or specific stroke requirement, you should be able to swim a distance of 200 meters. During a swim test before or during the course, a 10-minute tread/float should also be performed by you.   

  • Q.3 : I am not sure yet whether I would like to enrol myself in a scuba diving course. Can I try it without signing up for a course?

    Answer: Yes, it is possible. The PADI Discover Scuba experience lets you try scuba in a swimming pool. It also allows you to make a shallow scuba dive supervised by a PADI professional. This takes only a few hours. 

  • Q.4 : From where can I get the gear for scuba diving lessons?

    Answer: Dive Andaman will give you the best quality scuba gear that fits perfectly. It will be highly durable.

  • Q.5 : I can’t afford the course but I want to become a diver. How should I proceed?

    Answer: Internship programs are offered that allow scuba divers of different levels to work towards undertaking the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). With these internship programs, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced IDC team while you take the course. 

  • Q.6 : What is the needed equipment for training dives?

    Answer: All student divers, certified assistants, and instructors must have the following during all training dives:

    fins, mask and snorkel
    compressed gas cylinder and valve
    buoyancy control device (BCD) and low-pressure inflator
    regulator and alternate air source
    submersible pressure gauge
    depth gauge
    weight system and weights
    adequate exposure protection appropriate for local diving conditions
    at least one audible emergency surface signalling device (whistle, air horn, etc.)
    During all open water training dives, trainees must also have a timing device, compass, knife/diver’s tool and two surface signalling devices – one audible (i.e., whistle, air horn, etc.) and one visual(inflatable surface tube, flare, signal mirror, etc.)
    These can be rented or bought at our equipment store.

  • Q.7 : Which are the most sought-after PADI professional courses available in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

    Answer: The best PADI professional courses for scuba professionals in the Andaman Islands are as follows:

    • PADI Assistant Instructor Course
    • PADI Divemaster Course
    • PADI Specialty Instructor Course
    • PADI Master Instructor Course
    • PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course
  • Q.8 : What is the PADI Assistant Instructor Course all about?

    Answer: Become a PADI Assistant Instructor if you have a strong passion for diving, are friendly, and want an adventurous life. You already have a deep love for aquatic life, right? Why not share this love with others by teaching scuba diving? The best part is that you yourself will get to be around and underwater while doing that. PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after scuba dive professionals across the globe and they set the standard for training dive professionals. Earning a PADI instructor rating requires a lot of sincere effort, commitment, and hard work. And you can reward yourself by getting a job that lets you share your amazing underwater adventures with others. By doing so, you will transform their lives for the better as well as add value to yours

  • Q.9 : What are the prerequisites to take the PADI Divemaster course in the Andaman Islands?

    Answer: Following are the prerequisites to take the PADI Divemaster course:

    • At least 18 years old
    • Medical clearance to dive
    • PADI Rescue Diver certified
    • 40 logged dives before starting the course
    • 60 logged dives when finishing the course
    • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certified
    • EFR Primary and Secondary Care completed within the past 2 years (or a refresh)
  • Q.10 : Is the PADI Specialty Instructor course suitable for me?

    Answer: If you are a passionate scuba diver and want to teach a speciality course that interests you, then take the PADI Speciality Instructor course. You can choose from a number of specialities such as deep diver, night diver, public safety diver, wreck diver, etc. there are more than 25 standard PADI Specialty Diver courses to choose from.

    Teaching speciality diver courses is all about more scuba diving and more adventure. Enrol for a speciality instructor course from a PADI centre if you want to make your speciality diver courses really special. Teaching tips and hands-on experience are provided in the PADI Speciality Instructor courses. You can implement these right away while diving. There are 25 standard PADI Specialty Diver courses and a number of distinctive specialities. Therefore, you have a lot to choose from! 



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