Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Becoming a rescue diver offers a number of benefits, including increased confidence and competence as a diver, improved safety skills, and the ability to assist other divers in need. Additionally, the PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for many advanced dive courses, such as the PADI Divemaster certification.

The PADI Project Aware course is open to any certified scuba diver who is interested in learning more about marine conservation. It is designed for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced divers. However, participants must be at least 12 years old.

Answer: Diving requires a strong respiratory system as you have to regulate your breath underwater. Hence, if you have a weak respiratory system, you might want to consult your doctor before going for a dive. The same applies to heart patients. Pregnant women are also not allowed to dive.

Answer: The cost of the PADI rescue diver course in Andaman and Nicobar Island varies depending on various factors, such as the dive centre and the instructor. Note that not all diving centres on the Andamans offer rescue courses. You will have to check with individual diving centres to know if they provide the course. However, the average cost of the course is around INR 20000-25,000.

To enroll in the PADI Project Aware course, you must have a scuba diving certification. The Open Water Diver certification is the minimum requirement. You also need to be at least 12 years old.

Answer: You can try sea walking and snorkelling other than scuba diving at the Wall. Sea walking requires you to walk on the shallower side of the sea bed. In snorkelling, you can float on the surface of the water and use a device called a snorkel to enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and its marine life. A lot of beginners and non-swimmers opt for snorkelling at the Wall.

Answer: The best time to enrol in the rescue diver course in Andaman and Nicobar Island is during the diving season, which runs from November to February. The water visibility is excellent during this period, and the weather is pleasant, making it the ideal time to learn and practice diving skills. October, March and even April are good months for scuba diving in the Andamans; however, the weather could be a bit hot and humid. Avoid going for scuba post-May as the monsoon season starts in the Andamans around that time.

The PADI Project Aware course can be completed in one day. It typically consists of one or two dives and some classroom work. The duration of the course may vary depending on the dive center and the specific requirements of the course.

Answer: Havelock Island has a very rich biodiversity. The island also boasts a mangrove forest; so, you can take a quiet kayaking trip through the mangrove waterways on the island. The biggest attraction at Havelock is the beaches. You can visit Govindnagar beach, Radhanagar beach, and Elephant beach, three of the most popular beaches at the Wall.

Answer: You will not need to purchase any special equipment for the diver course, as all necessary equipment will be provided by the dive centre or instructor. Apart from the usual scuba equipment like the wetsuit, fins, etc, you will need to have a dive knife, dive slate, and whistle for the rescue diver course. The equipment is typically included in most scuba diving equipment packages and will be covered within the program cost.