Frequently Asked Questions

The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course in India covers topics such as teaching methods and techniques, risk management, dive theory, dive equipment, and teaching in confined and open water environments.

The PADI Underwater Navigator Course focuses on navigation techniques, while the PADI Search and Recovery Course teaches divers how to search for and recover objects underwater.

Havelock Island is one of the most visited scuba diving sites in India thanks to the numerous dive sites across the island. The dive sites come with many layers of depth thus making them perfect for scuba divers of any level – beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Two of the most famous scuba diving spots in Havelock are Lighthouse and Aquarium. Both these sites are of less depth and are great for recreational divers and beginners. Jackson Bar, Johnny’s Gorge, Minerva’s Delight, Junction, and K-Rock are perfect for seasoned divers. Of course, the scuba diving sites are not just limited to those mentioned above. Havelock has the highest number of diving sites in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and you can explore any number of them.

Answer: The PADI Emergency First Response course typically follows this structure:

• Knowledge acquisition: This involves the classroom part of the course where you learn about primary life support and emergency response skills through learning materials, like videos, and lectures.
• Skill development: This involves the practical aspect of the course where you practice and exhibit the skills you learned in the knowledge acquisition section.
• Scenario practice: This involves applying the skills you learned in realistic emergency scenarios.

After completing the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course in India, you must complete a series of teaching assignments under the supervision of a PADI Course Director. You must also pass a series of evaluations to become a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

The PADI Underwater Navigator Course teaches navigation techniques, while the PADI Underwater Photography Course teaches divers how to take photos and videos underwater.

The cost of scuba diving in Havelock depends on your intention behind the dive. All scuba divers need special gears that enable them to glide underwater and breathe as well. Given all these factors, you might think that scuba diving is very expensive. However, on the contrary, it is very reasonably priced. If you are a beginner, who may or may not know how to swim, a single dive can cost you anything between INR 3500 to 7000. This package would also include an instructor, videos, photos, and a boat ride. If you know how to swim and want to do a single-day training course for scuba certification, it can cost you anything between INR 10,000 to 15,000. You can opt for a slightly longer course if you want more advanced level training. These courses would cover more than one dive and cost you anything between INR 10,000 to INR 30,000. Those who are intermediate or advanced level divers can go for dives as less as INR 3000 to INR 30,000 or above depending on the number of days and dives they opt for.

Answer: The course typically takes one day to complete, and it may be taken as a standalone course or as part of a larger program such as the PADI Rescue Diver course.

As a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in India, you can work at a dive center, resort, or on a liveaboard vessel. You can also work as a freelance instructor or start your own dive center.

While dive computers can provide valuable information about depth and time, they cannot replace the accuracy and reliability of a compass for underwater navigation. It's important to know how to use both tools effectively.