Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: The way to reach Seduction Point is via Havelock Island since the dive site is located close to the island. Havelock Island is accessible via a ferry from Port Blair as the island does not have an airport of its own. You can, however, take a flight to Port Blair which is home to an international airport (Veer Savarkar International Airport). Many direct and regular flights go to Port Blair from India and some neighbouring countries. You can take a ferry from the Phoenix Jetty at Port Blair. Most ferries leave in the morning and then in the afternoon. You cannot take a ferry from Port Blair at night. It will cost you around INR 300 to INR 500 to book a ferry to Havelock Island. The distance from Port Blair to Havelock is around 70 km, so it may take you around 2-3 hours to reach the beautiful island.

Answer: The refresher course has two parts: online learning and physical training. In the online course, you will go over the basic principles of scuba diving, including dive planning, dive equipment, and underwater communication. You will review the information through a series of interactive quizzes and videos. You’ll need instructors for the physical training. This training involves confined water skills practice and open water dives. The confined water skills practice component takes place in a swimming pool or shallow water environment, where you will have the opportunity to practice basic scuba skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and buoyancy control. Your PADI instructor will guide you through the skills and provide feedback and coaching as needed. Finally, the open water dives component involves at least two dives in a natural environment in one of the many diving sites in the Andamans. It can be a coral reef or even a wreck site. During the dives, you will apply the skills and knowledge you learned in the knowledge review and confined water skills practice components, under the guidance of your instructor.

In Andamans, completing the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course will earn you a PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty certification. This certification recognizes that you have learned and mastered the skills required to improve your buoyancy control while diving. The certification counts towards the prestigious PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, which is the highest non-professional rating in the PADI system. Becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver signifies that you have achieved a high level of diving experience and training, and it is a great accomplishment for any diver.

Answer: It can cost you INR 4500 to INR 7000 to scuba dive at Seduction Point. The price would cover a boat ride to the diving point, basic instructions and an instructor who’ll guide you underwater, and videos and photos of your experience. While the boat ride and instructor are mandatory, especially, if you are new to scuba diving, you can still opt not to add videos and photos to your package to bring down your cost. However, scuba diving is not an everyday experience. So, most people generally want to get their diving memories captured. Your cost can go up if you want to train yourself in scuba diving. The cost may vary depending on the number of days you want to train and the number of dives you want to take. Scuba training can be anything between 1-14 days, depending on your level and requirement. And, it can cost you anything between INR 6500 to INR 20,000. Experienced and advanced divers can pay per dive, which is usually INR 4000-6500 per dive.

Answer: The course can be completed in a day or less, depending on your pace and progress. The physical course can be completed in 6 hours while the online course can take an additional 2-3 hours. It typically consists of a theory review and a confined water session, followed by an open-water dive. You may increase the number of dives in your course.

In Andamans, the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course will be taught by a certified PADI instructor who has undergone extensive training and met strict requirements to ensure their qualifications. These instructors are experienced and knowledgeable in scuba diving techniques and are equipped to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve your buoyancy control underwater. They will guide you through the course, providing you with valuable feedback and helping you to master the skills required to achieve perfect buoyancy. You can trust that you will be in good hands with a certified PADI instructor during your PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course in Andamans.

Answer: Scuba diving usually requires you to have strong respiratory capacities because you need to be able to control your breathing underwater since you’ll be wearing an oxygen tank. If you have a weak respiratory system, you should ideally avoid scuba diving. However, you can consult your doctor to understand if your condition may still let you dive. You should also consult a doctor if you have a heart problem. Pregnant women are also usually not allowed to scuba dive.

Answer: To enrol in a refresher course, you will need to contact a PADI dive centre or resort that offers the program. In Andaman and Nicobar Island, there are several PADI dive centres and resorts that offer the PADI ReActivate program. Once you have selected a dive centre, you will need to complete a ReActivate Touch or ReActivate Online program from PADI, which consists of interactive quizzes and videos that review the basic principles of scuba diving. This can be done online, either on your computer or mobile device, and can be completed at your own pace. After completing the online program, you will need to schedule a time for the confined water skills practice and open water dives with your PADI instructor. The instructor will guide you through the skills and provide feedback and coaching as needed.

In Andamans, most dive centers and resorts provide all the necessary equipment for the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course. This typically includes scuba tanks, regulators, BCDs, and weights. However, it is always advisable to check with your chosen dive center or resort beforehand to confirm what equipment is included in the course fee. Some centers may also offer equipment rental options for those who prefer to use their own gear or who need specific sizes or configurations. Bringing your own equipment is always an option, but it may not be necessary, and it is always better to confirm with the dive center or resort before packing for your trip.

Answer: Technically, you can scuba dive if you have poor eyesight. However, you cannot wear your prescription glasses while scuba diving because you’ll be wearing a scuba mask. The solution for you then is to wear contact lenses. If you do not wear contact lenses, you can get a pair of disposable lenses that match your power. The other solution is to wear a prescription scuba mask that matches your usual power. You can speak to your diving centre if you want a powered scuba mask. However, not all diving centres have prescription scuba masks. This may even cost you more.