Frequently Asked Questions

Although it is highly recommended that you carry your own scuba diving equipment for familiarity and comfort, it is not compulsory for you to bring your equipment to take the course. A majority of resorts and dive centres provide the students with rental equipment, encompassing tanks, regulators, masks, fins, and wetsuits. Nonetheless, it is crucial to ensure the equipment fits you right and is in an acceptable condition ahead of using it. If you ask us, we would suggest you think about buying your own fins, snorkel, and mask for better comfort and proper fitting.

Answer: The whole idea behind diving is to explore the beautiful flora and fauna in the underwater world. Poor eyesight will hinder your plans to do that. Having said that, you’ll not be barred from diving if you have poor eyesight. The bad news is that you cannot wear your prescription glasses while diving. But wait, there are always solutions. Glasses are not allowed specifically because they will hinder you from wearing the scuba mask. You can still wear contact lenses while diving. Your face is not directly exposed to water, so you don’t have to worry about wearing contact lenses under water. Also, some scuba masks come with prescription power. You have to get in touch with your diving centre beforehand to check if they have prescription scuba masks that match your power. If you plan to take up scuba professionally you can get a prescription scuba mask made for yourself.

Answer: To be eligible for the course, you must be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver, have logged a minimum of 50 dives, and have earned at least five PADI Specialty Diver certifications. The specialities can include Deep Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, Search and Recovery Diver, and others. The course aims to further develop the diver's knowledge, skills, and experience, making them highly skilled and knowledgeable in various diving environments. The minimum age requirement for the PADI Master Scuba Diver Course is 15 years.

The duration of the PADI Open Water Diver program varies depending on the dive center and location. The program usually takes around 3-4 days to complete and includes both theory and practical sessions.

Answer: Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is an introductory diving program created by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), one of the world's leading scuba diving training organisations. This program is designed to introduce the joy and thrill of scuba diving to people who have no prior diving experience or certification.

DSD is not a certification course but an experience; it's akin to taking a sneak peek into the enchanting underwater world, without the commitment of a full certification course. It provides beginners with a safe, guided introduction to scuba diving, focusing on teaching them the basics and allowing them to comfortably experience the wonders beneath the waves.

Answer: Without a doubt, Aquarium and Lighthouse are the two most frequented dive sites in the Andamans. Since the depth of the dive is low in both places, you can start your specialty scuba diving course in these places. If you want to avoid the crowd, however, you can try diving from the many other great diving spots on the islands. You can go to Bob’s Backyard, Mac Point, Nursery, and Elephant Beach on Havelock Island. Margherita’s Mischief and Bus Stop are also famous diving spots on Neil Island. For Advanced courses specialty scuba dive courses, you should go to New Barracuda City, Jackson’s Bar, and Johnny’s Gorge.

Answer: The PADI master scuba diver course requires the completion of five PADI speciality courses. These courses can be chosen based on your interests and goals. Some popular options include deep diving, wreck diving, nitrox diving, underwater photography, and underwater navigation.

The PADI Bubblemaker program is a scuba diving program for kids aged 8-10 years that is similar to the PADI Seal Team program. However, the PADI Bubblemaker program is a one-day program that includes one pool session and one open water dive, while the PADI Seal Team program is a two-day program that includes five pool sessions and a fun day of diving.

Answer: Anyone over the age of 10 who is in reasonably good health, comfortable in the water, and not suffering from a serious medical condition can participate in DSD. While no prior experience with scuba diving is required, basic swimming skills are recommended.

Answer: Scuba diving is one of the most exciting underwater activities that you can do in the Andaman Islands. It involves getting exploring the marine using a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). But the great news is that even though you need to get underwater, you don’t need to know how to swim to scuba dive. Non-swimmers can easily scuba dive in the Andaman Islands. That is because the scuba gliders and the jacket help you glide underwater effortlessly. As long as you are above the age of 10, you can scuba dive in the Andaman Islands or anywhere else in the world.