Frequently Asked Questions

No, there are many tour operators that offer half-day private boat trips for scuba diving. Also, you have the flexibility to choose your timings. Half-day trips should cost you less than full-day trips.

Answer: Barracuda City is known for its rich marine ecosystem that is full of beautiful and colourful fishes like butterfly fish, Angelfish, Lionfish, snappers, fusiliers, and of course, the famous Barracuda that will suddenly pop out of the corals. No wonder it is called Barracuda City. There are many other giant fishes as well like the common rainbow wrasses, scorpionfish, Sweetlips, and surgeonfish. Hiding in the sandbank are octopuses who wait patiently for their prey. Above, and closer to the surface, you’ll stingrays effortlessly glide through the translucent water. Barracuda is also home to large thickets of both soft and hard corals.

Answer: During your scuba diving session, there is a high possibility for you to spot sharks, rays, turtles, and vibrant reef fish underwater.

As a PADI Specialty Instructor, you can teach any specialty for which you have a certification or experience. However, you must have a minimum of five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

Good news is that you don’t have to limit yourself to just scuba diving if you are booking a private boat. You can also try snorkelling, game fishing, kayaking, etc while on a private boat charter for scuba diving in Havelock Island. However, the charges for each of these activities will be separate.

Answer: If you have any respiratory issues or heart issues, you may want to be careful before diving at Barracuda City, especially, because it is a deep diving site. Scuba diving requires you to have strong respiratory organs as you’d have to regulate your breathing under the water quite frequently, especially, if the dive is deep and the air pressure is low. If you face any respiratory issues, you should consult your doctor before going for the dive. Don’t ignore any heart-related issues either. You should ideally get a clearance from your doctor so that you are not at any risk.

Answer: The ideal time for going scuba diving on Snake Island begins in November and ends in April. The weather is pleasant and the waters have high visibility.

No, as a PADI Specialty Instructor, you must have a certification or experience in the specialty area you wish to teach. You cannot teach a specialty for which you do not have the necessary knowledge and skills.

A private boat charter usually includes a boat with a captain, snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, and fins), and a guide. Some boat charter companies may also provide additional amenities such as food and drinks, towels, and life jackets.

Answer: There are so many places that you can explore near Barracuda City. Port Blair is not so far, so you can explore the museum and the Cellular Jail. If you want to feel one with nature, then you should stick to Havelock Island. The island is a paradise of beautiful beaches and dense mangrove forests. There are many popular beaches in and around Havelock. Radhanagar and Elephant beach are two of the most popular beaches on Havelock Island. Neil Island is also close by, so if you want a bit more privacy, hop in there for a calmer environment.