Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: If you want to dive twice in the Andamans, then the price would be around Rs. 6,000 per head. The cost will vary depending on the location.  

In the Andaman Islands, you can indulge yourself in the fascinating activity of scuba diving and make your trip unforgettable. Under this package, you will be doing two dives at any of these sites–Red Pillar, Lighthouse, Johnny’s, Jackson’s, Dixon’s, Tribe Gate, Nemo Reef, etc. Each dive will be for 50 minutes or until you have at least 50 bar left in the tank, whatever happens first. Complete assistance will be provided by our PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)-certified scuba instructors. 

Answer: This dive site is located near shallow waters and boasts splendid marine creatures as well as hard and soft corals. The water grows deeper and deeper as you move away from the seashore. It is a great site for night diving as well owing to its good clarity. It is one of the top diving sites in Havelock Island (now known as Swaraj Dweep). 

Answer: Discovered in 2010, this dive site has relatively low depths and sheltered conditions. As a result, it is sought-after among scuba divers having different experience levels. It is made up of low-lying rocky outcrops resembling a broken ledge. It emerges from the bottom at nearly 24 meters. The ledge is surrounded by sand. The site is inhabited by a diverse variety of reef fish such as Moorish idols, lionfish, Napoleon wrasse, and shoals of snappers. 

Answer: In case you are suffering from any chronic health condition, or taking certain medications and/or had surgery recently, you will have to get written approval from a physician before diving. In order to avoid any confusion, you can simply download and review the Diver Medical Form to make sure that you will not require approval from a physician to dive. You should not ask your instructor, dive master, or dive shop staff for medical advice as they are not physicians. 

Answer: Residents of the Andamans include turtles, schooling longfin bannerfish, and marbled groupers. One can also spot bigger fish like white-tip reef sharks, marbled rays, manta rays, dogtooth, and yellowfin tunas here. Divers can smoothly swim through the canyons. They can spot residents that are usually hidden behind rocks and overhangs. The corals are very beautiful and attract so many tropical fishes.  

Answer: Going under the depths of its waters is exactly the type of experience that you are looking for. If you want to witness the perfect balance of vibrant fish and soft & hard corals, then this is your one-stop destination. You can dive here at night also since the water clarity is great here. 

Answer: Swaraj Dweep, popularly known as Havelock Island, is the hub of water activities in the Andaman Islands. You can undergo the following sought-after scuba diving programs in Havelock Island: 

• PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program (Boat) 
• Pool DSD Confined Practice 
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program (Shore) 
• PADI Scuba Diver Course 
• PADI Open Water Course 
• PADI Open Water Course (Referral Diver) 
• 2 Dives Scuba Diving Packages 
• Wreck Dive Specialty for 1 Dive 
• Drift Dive Specialty for 1 Dive 
• Underwater Naturalist Specialty for 1 Dive 
• Underwater Navigation Specialty for 1 Dive 

Answer: Along with having a rich history, Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is known for offering enthralling water sports. The marine life here is excellent and its dive sites are perfect for your first scuba diving experience. The most recommended packages in Port Blair are mentioned below:  

• Guided Snorkelling 
• PADI Advanced Open Water Course 
• PADI Emergency First Aid Responder Course 
• PADI Underwater Photography Specialty Course 
• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course 
• PADI Night Diver Specialty Course 
• Project Aware Specialty 
• 4 Dives Scuba Diving Package 
• 6 Dives Scuba Diving Package

Answer: Neil Island is known as the hidden gem of the Andaman Islands as not many people know about this gorgeous destination. Tourists mostly visit Port Blair and Neil Island and thus, Neil Island remains uncrowded for most of the year. The best water sports packages in Neil Island are as follows:  

• Guided Snorkelling from Boat 
• PADI Rescue Course 
• PADI Dive Master Course 
• 12 Dives Scuba Diving Packages 
• Deep Dive Specialty 
• Boat Dive Specialty 
• O2 Provider Specialty 

Answer: The charges for diving in the Andaman Islands starts from Rs. 1900 and go up to Rs. 70,000 per person.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are 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.