Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: The timings for visiting Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park are from 9 AM to 3 PM on any day of the week. However, on Mondays, the park is closed for visits.

Kids who enroll in the PADI Seal Team program will be diving in the pool, and the maximum depth will be around 2 meters. The program is designed to teach kids the basics of scuba diving in a controlled and safe environment.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course covers a wide array of knowledge and skills associated with diving. The necessary Deep Dive is concentrated on deep diving techniques, such as proper buoyancy control, emergency decompression procedures, and nitrogen narcosis management. The Underwater Navigation Dive includes navigation techniques, like natural navigation and the use of a compass. The elective dives can comprise topics like search and recovery, peak performance buoyancy, drift diving, wreck diving, and night diving. The course further consists of knowledge development on dive safety, dive planning, and dive theory.

Answer: In India, the Andaman Islands are very popular for their scuba diving programs. Many professional diving centres in Andamans will help you get a PADI certification and train you to be a professional scuba diver. In Andamans, many people head to Havelock Island for the best scuba diving courses. The island thrives on scuba tourism and hence there are many professional diving centres there with world-class diving instructors. The case is similar for Neil Island, although there are fewer centres at Neil. Port Blair also has many diving centres where you can enrol for diving lessons. It will also cost you very less to do a scuba diving course in the Andamans. Around the world, note that wherever there are great diving spots, there will be good diving centres. Thailand, Belize, the Philippines, and Australia are some places across the globe that have good diving centres.

Answer: No, there are not any food joints or restaurants in Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. However, you can carry eatables along with you. Make sure to not litter around.

No, kids will not receive any scuba diving certification after completing the PADI Seal Team program. It is an introductory program that teaches the basics of scuba diving in a safe and fun environment.

Yes, PADI provides PADI Advanced Open Water Course through eLearning, which enables individuals to finish their knowledge development part of the course online at their own pace. Individuals are still required to take the five adventure dives under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor at a resort or dive centre. The choice of opting for eLearning can be a flexible and convenient option for completing the course, particularly if one has a limited period of time or wishes to get over with their knowledge development part prior to their arrival on the dive spot.

Answer: Before you enrol in a specialty dive course, you should get a medical checkup done. While it is not mandatory dive, it will help you negate any risk that may be involved in your diving experience. As a rule, people with weak respiratory organs are not allowed to dive. This is because breathing is the most important technique one has to use while diving. You might put yourself at risk if you dive with a respiratory problem. This rule also applies to heart patients and pregnant women, although, it is advisable to consult your doctor to see if you are still fit enough for a dive.

Answer: The PADI Master Scuba Diver Course is the highest non-professional level certification offered by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). The course aims to develop the diver's knowledge, skills, and confidence to an expert level and is considered a significant achievement in the diving community. Upon completion, divers are recognised as some of the most skilled and knowledgeable divers in the world.

Yes, to enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver program, kids must be at least 10 years old. The program is a full scuba diving certification program that allows divers to dive anywhere in the world.