Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the PADI Master Instructor Course is open to divers from all nationalities who meet the necessary prerequisites. However, the requirements and cost of the course may vary depending on the country or region where the course is offered.

It's recommended that students review the PADI Underwater Navigator Manual and complete the knowledge development portion of the course before arriving at the dive center. It's also important to practice using a compass and natural navigation techniques before the course begins.

Serene and beautiful, Neil Island is a scuba diver’s dreamland. Given its remote location, the water around is almost translucent blue waters, Neil Island has some of the perfect diving spots in the Andaman Islands. Junction, K-Rock, and Margherita’s Mischief are some of the most popular scuba diving sites on Neil Island. Jetty Channel Marker and Bus Stop are also famous diving sites on the island. The dive depth in Junction is the highest at 30 metres and the site is frequented by many advanced scuba divers. Of course, beginners can also try their luck at Junction. The Jetty Channel Marker with a low depth of 11 metres, is the best for beginners who want to train in scuba diving.

Answer: PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) is a training program that teaches fundamental life support and first aid abilities, covering aspects such as automated external defibrillator (AED) operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid for adults, children, and infants. This course is open to anyone who wishes to acquire the skills needed to manage emergencies, not only to those engaged in diving activities.

No, the PADI Master Instructor Course is only open to certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors who have met the necessary prerequisites. If you are not yet a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, you will need to complete the necessary training and certifications before you can enroll in the PADI Master Instructor Course.

The course can be challenging, but it's designed to be accessible to divers of all experience levels. Students are encouraged to take their time and ask questions as needed to ensure that they understand the material.

The cost of scuba diving in Neil Island varies based on a lot of factors. The primary factor is your intent behind the dive. If you want to dive just for recreation, you can take up one of the packages that come at around INR 4000-INR 6500. The packages usually include a diving instructor, boat transportation, videos and photos from the dive which last for 40 minutes to an hour. There are some night-diving scuba packages as well the cost for which would be a little more. This package is best if you don’t know how to swim. Swimmers can also take these packages, of course. However, if they want to go one step further and get a scuba diving certification, they can opt for a training course that can last anywhere between 1 day to 7 days. The cost of the course will also change depending on the number of days and the intensity of the training. On average, in Neil Island, the cost can be anywhere between INR 6000 to INR 15000 or upwards.

Answer: Yes, having PADI Emergency First Response certification is mandatory for most PADI scuba diving courses, including all PADI Professional-level courses and the PADI Rescue Diver course.

Yes, to enroll in the PADI Master Instructor Course, you must have a professional diving background and be a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. This means that you must have completed the necessary training and certifications to become a PADI instructor, and have experience teaching and training scuba diving students.

Yes, students must complete a written exam at the end of the knowledge development portion of the course.