Frequently Asked Questions

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course in Andamans is specifically designed to equip divers with the necessary knowledge and skills to utilize enriched air nitrox as a breathing gas in a safe and effective manner. Enriched air nitrox is a gas mixture comprising oxygen and nitrogen with a higher oxygen concentration than regular air. Divers can extend their dive times and minimize the risk of decompression sickness by using this gas mixture. The course covers various aspects of diving with enriched air nitrox, including analyzing and labeling EANx cylinders, planning and executing EANx dives, and using specialized EANx dive tables. After successfully completing the course, divers receive a globally recognized certification.

Answer: Broken Ledge is surrounded by vibrant and exceedingly beautiful marine life. You’ll find lots of large fish and shy turtles gliding in the water along with you. Wherever you look, you are bound to see a variety of rainbow wrasse, lionfish, snappers, giant groupers, and large groups of Moorish idols. Since the spot has many crevices and caves, it is an excellent place for many moray eels and other sea creatures to hide from their enemies as well as hunt for their food. But that’s not all: deeper into the water, you’ll find majestic white-tip sharks, yellow tooth tuna, and even dog-tooth tunas. Above you, there will be manta rays and even marble rays surveying the sea bed for food.

Answer: In order to perform scuba diving on Rutland Island, you will require a scuba tank, weight belt, wetsuit, dive computer, buoyancy control device or BCD, regulator, snorkel, fins, and a mask. A majority of scuba diving operators on Rutland Island provide the required equipment to all their customers. Nonetheless, we recommend you get your own fins and mask so as to make sure that they fit perfectly and are comfortable for you.

To enroll in a PADI Specialty Instructor Course, you must be a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or higher. You must also have the necessary experience and skills related to the specialty area you wish to teach.

Enriched air nitrox, also known as EANx, is a specialized breathing gas used in scuba diving that contains a higher percentage of oxygen than regular air. This increased percentage of oxygen allows divers to stay underwater for longer periods of time by reducing the buildup of nitrogen in their bodies. Divers who use EANx also benefit from a reduced risk of nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness, which are caused by the accumulation of nitrogen in the body during dives. The specific percentage of oxygen and nitrogen in EANx can vary depending on the desired depth and duration of the dive, and divers must be trained in its use before diving with it.

Answer: No, if you are a beginner to scuba diving, you may not be able to dive at Broken Ledge even if you know how to swim. Of course, if you do not know how to swim, you will not be able to tackle the deep dive. Only experienced divers with advanced-level certification, go to dive at Broken Ledge.

Answer: Scuba diving is completely safe when performed properly with the guidelines in mind. It is crucial you take the necessary precautions and follow the instructions provided by your diving operator. These include not taking the plunge under the influence of drugs or alcohol, neither disturbing nor touching the aquatic life, and staying within the suggested depth limits. It is also suggested to get a certification in this water sport ahead of going for a dive in open water.

The duration of a PADI Specialty Instructor Course varies depending on the particular specialty and the instructor conducting the course. Typically, it takes 2-4 days to complete.

The prerequisites for the PADI Enriched Air Diver course ensure that students have the necessary foundational knowledge and skills to safely and effectively dive with Enriched Air Nitrox. The minimum age requirement of 12 years ensures that students are physically and mentally mature enough to understand the concepts of diving with Enriched Air Nitrox. Additionally, the requirement to be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent from another recognized training agency ensures that students have a basic understanding of scuba diving and have demonstrated their ability to safely and confidently dive in open water environments. These prerequisites also serve as a starting point for divers to continue their education and pursue more advanced diving certifications in the future.

Answer: Broken Ledge being a deep dive is a little further away from Havelock Island. It is more than 20 km away and a boat ride may take you around 30-40 minutes. But to even do that, you have to first reach Havelock Island, which does not have any commercial airline base. The only place you can fly to is Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. From Port Blair, you can take a ferry from the government-run jetty. Tickets are just around INR 300-500 per person. Havelock is 70 km away from Port Blair, so you’ll take around 2-3 hours to reach the island by ferry.