Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum age requirement for the PADI boat diver course is 12 years old. However, some dive centers may have their own age requirements, so it's best to check with your local center or instructor.

Answer: The only requirement for a person to be able to scuba dive is that they must be mentally as well as physically fit. Children older than eight years are eligible to enroll in scuba dive programs. In the Andamans, people who are more than 50 years old are considered to be ineligible for diving underwater unless they have a scuba diving fitness certificate provided by their physician. And in any circumstances, people who are more than 55 years old are strictly forbidden from performing the sport.

A: The course components of the PADI Assistant Instructor Course are as follows:

• Knowledge Development: This component involves self-study, classroom sessions, and knowledge reviews.
• Water Skills and Stamina: This component involves a swim test, demonstrating mastery of demonstration-quality skills, and a stamina assessment.

No, you must have a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from another recognized diving organization to take the PADI boat diver course. If you are not a certified diver, you will need to complete a certification course before taking the boat diver course.

Since Inchkeith Wreck is close to Havelock Island, you can explore many places on the island. Havelock is home to many beautiful beaches. The pristine white sand and the incredibly blue sea make for the ultimate beach vacation. If you want to have a lot of fun, do not miss Elephant beach. Radhanagar and Govindnagar beaches are also very famous. Radhanagar is known as one of the best beaches in Asia. Havelock is also popular for its mangrove forests. You can take a quiet kayaking trip down the mangrove alleys.

Answer: If you are thinking about being able to communicate with people, including your scuba dive instructor, and about the language barriers, then don’t worry. You may be surprised to know that Hindi is the most commonly spoken language on Shaheed Dweep. As a matter of fact, Bengali is spoken by several locals as well. Shockingly, the least preferred language by the locals here is English.

Yes, PADI Assistant Instructors can teach specific PADI courses independently, such as Scuba Diving, Bubblemaker, and Seal Team AquaMissions. However, they must always be supervised by a PADI Instructor when teaching other courses.

No, the PADI boat diver course is suitable for divers of all levels, including those with little to no boat diving experience. The course is designed to teach you the necessary skills and knowledge to safely navigate and operate boats in a variety of conditions.

Yes, there are many diving spots at Havelock apart from Inchkeith Wreck. If you are a beginner in scuba diving and miss not being able to dive at Inchkeith, you can hone your scuba skills at diving spots like Lighthouse, Aquarium, White House Rock, the Slope, Turtle Bay, and Mac Point. More experienced divers can enjoy Dixon’s Pinnacles, Johnny’s Gorge, Jackson’s Bar, the Wall, and Minerva’s Ledge.

Answer: Your diving instructor will provide you with specific instructions before you take the dive, to which you must pay careful attention. However, one thing we would recommend you keep in mind is that you must keep breathing continuously. You should never hold your breath while you are underwater. Holding it can lead to serious injury, and in some cases, death even.