Frequently Asked Questions

After completing the PADI Assistant Instructor Course, candidates must enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The IDC is a comprehensive program that includes the Assistant Instructor Course and prepares candidates to become Open Water Scuba Instructors. The IDC consists of two components: the Assistant Instructor Course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor Course.

The ratio of students to instructors in the PADI boat diver course may vary depending on the dive center or instructor. However, the ratio is typically no more than four students per instructor.

You may want to avoid scuba diving if you have any kind of severe respiratory illness. At the very least, you need strong respiratory organs for scuba diving as you’d have to regulate your breath underwater. In case you have any respiratory problems, you should consult your doctor before booking your diving appointment, just to make sure the dive would not put you at risk. The same rule applies if you have any heart-related issues.

Answer: The best time for visiting Shaheed Dweep or Neil Island begins in October and ends in April. This is due to the pleasant weather, which attracts several tourists during the period. We highly recommend you avoid visiting the island during the summer season.

A: Several PADI dive centers in India offer the PADI Assistant Instructor Course. Some of the popular dive centers are:

• Andaman Dive Center, Havelock Island
• Barracuda Diving, Goa
• Temple Adventures, Pondicherry

You can prepare for the PADI boat diver course by familiarizing yourself with basic boat terminology and navigation. You can also practice your swimming and diving skills to build your confidence in the water. Additionally, you should read the PADI Boat Diver manual and review the course materials provided by your instructor.

The short answer to this is No. You don’t exactly need how to swim to be able to scuba dive. But it does help to know swim. Since you are trained in swimming, you’d be able to better control the air pressure while diving as you’ll have good control over your breath. You’ll also be able to glide underwater effortlessly. Nonetheless, it doesn’t matter how expert a swimmer you are, if you are a beginner in scuba diving, you still need a guide to help you explore the underwater world. Scuba diving is different from swimming, and you’d need a guide to help you understand the techniques.

Answer: Situated between Rutland Island and Chidiya Tapu in the Andaman Islands, Corruption Rock is a highly preferred diving site among tourists visiting Port Blair. The colossal rock consists of exquisite canyons, ridges, channels, and gullies. The rock’s western side is made up of giant underwater stones and is the diving spot.

Comprising a large rock that goes 98 feet to the bottom, the Corruption Rock is a popular diving site among intermediate divers in particular. The topmost part of the rock emerges outside the water and is situated at a channel’s entrance.

The currents at the dive spots are pretty strong, which is why beginners are not allowed here. So if you are somebody with previous diving experience and are looking for some adventure, this site is definitely for you. Photo trips, deep dives, fish IDing, and Underwater Naturalist courses are thus highly recommended.

The duration of the PADI Assistant Instructor Course can vary, depending on the training schedule offered by the dive center. However, on average, the course takes around 5-7 days to complete.

No, the PADI boat diver course is not available online. It is a hands-on course that requires practical training on the water. However, you can study the course materials online before attending the practical sessions in person.