Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer excellent diving conditions year-round. The water temperature ranges from 25-30°C, and visibility is usually between 15-30 meters. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer some of the best diving sites in the world, with clear waters, diverse marine life, and unique underwater landscapes. If you do your course here, you’ll be able to explore all the stunning dive sites that the Andamans has to offer. The course includes advanced training in areas such as deep diving, underwater navigation, and search and recovery, as well as elective specialities such as wreck diving or underwater photography.

The best time to pursue the master diver course in the Andamans is from December to May when the weather is dry and the seas are calm. The water is also warmer during this time, making it more comfortable to dive.

The PADI Shore Diver Course is an entry-level scuba diving course that teaches individuals how to scuba dive in shallow water near the shore. It is designed for beginners who want to experience scuba diving for the first time.

Answer: It's natural to feel nervous before your first dive. PADI professionals are trained to handle such situations and will help you relax. Remember, you'll never be rushed or pressured into diving. If you feel claustrophobic, speak about it with your instructor. They can provide additional training and reassurance.

Answer: If you are a non-swimmer, you’ll get some basic training before your dive. These would be some rules that you have to follow when you are underwater; the most important rule being following the instructor underwater. The training for non-swimmers can be anything between 1-2 hours or sometimes even less.

Answer: The PADI master scuba diver Course is a recreational diving certification and does not qualify you to work as a dive professional. However, it is a significant achievement that demonstrates a high level of skill and knowledge and can lead to job opportunities in the dive industry. You can explore many attractive positions in the industry. Some job opportunities include working as a dive guide, dive instructor assistant, dive centre staff, or marine conservation volunteer. The certification also serves as a stepping stone towards pursuing a career in diving, such as becoming a PADI dive instructor or pursuing technical diving training.

Anyone who is 10 years of age or older and is in good health can take the PADI Shore Diver Course. Participants should be comfortable in the water and able to swim.

Answer: Typically, a DSD experience lasts between 2 to 3 hours, including theoretical instruction, equipment familiarization, and the dive itself. However, the actual time may vary depending on the individual's comfort level and the diving centre.

Answer: The average diving time across the world is around 30-60 minutes. If you are a first-time scuba diver, you can decide how much time you want to spend under the water. Non-swimmers should ideally not dive for more than 40 minutes. Note that the number of minutes you spend underwater will also determine the final cost of the scuba diving experience.

Answer: The PADI freediver course is a program designed to teach you how to dive underwater without the use of scuba gear. It will teach you the proper techniques for holding your breath underwater as well as equalising pressure and using your fins to propel yourself underwater. The course is divided into three levels – Beginner, Advanced, and Master – ranging from beginner to advanced, and covers topics such as breathing techniques, equalisation, and safety procedures.

To enroll in the PADI Shore Diver Course, participants must have a basic level of physical fitness and be able to swim at least 200 meters without stopping. They must also have completed a medical questionnaire and signed a liability waiver.