Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island are popular dive locations well connected via inter Island ferries. Havelock Island is the most prominent place to experience the best scuba diving in Andaman. The Island has the most popular diving spots compared to Port Blair and Neil Island. The geolocation of Havelock Island and the marine ecosystem offer perfect survival conditions for numerous sea creatures.
Scuba diving for beginners or nonswimmers in Andaman
We recommend Havelock Island to people who are looking to have their first-time scuba dive experience. They are eligible to dive up to 12 meters deep with the assistance of a dive professional. Swimming is not a prerequisite for the activity even nonswimmers can experience diving. Scuba boat dive (deep dive) and shore dive (shallow dive) are commonly available for beginners or nonswimmers.
Mandatory training program
It is compulsory to undergo a complete scuba diving training program before your actual dive. The training session is an important part of scuba diving and prepares you for a safe and smooth underwater diving experience. While training, we will demonstrate multiple skills and let you practice more and more to develop those skills required for scuba diving.
The training session will last up to 45-60 minutes depending on your learning skills. We will make you comfortable with deep sea diving conditions and will take you for deep sea diving after confirmation of your learned skills.
Popular dive sites
Nemo Reef (Havelock): The dive site is located a few meters away from the point of Havelock Jetty and on the shore of Nemo beach. The dive site is popular for shore or shallow dives with a maximum dive depth of 6 meters. The reef starts at 2 meters and goes down 14 meters deep into the water. Nemo and some other species of small fish are the main points of attraction of Nemo Reef.
Tribe Gate (Havelock): It is a big oval-shaped reef located in the middle of the channel between Havelock and John Lawerence Islands. It has a dense population of multiple species of fish and other sea animals. The dive site is known for boat dives (deep dives) with a maximum dive depth of 12 meters. Tribe Gate is the best dive site for scuba diving in Havelock for beginners or nonswimmers.
Scuba diving for fun divers
A person who has done a scuba diver course is eligible for fun dives irrespective of his certification level. However, there will be dive depth limitations such as a basic scuba diver can go up to 12 meters, an open water diver can go up to 18 meters, and an advanced open water diver can go up to 30 meters deep.
Who is eligible for scuba diving?
The age limit for scuba diving is above 10 years and below 52 years. A person must be physically and mentally fit to dive and shouldn’t have a history of aquaphobia.
People suffering from the following health or medical conditions are not eligible for scuba diving.
- Ear infection, eardrums, hearing loss, ear surgery, and other associated issues
- Asthma, viral fever, diabetes, hernia, significant head injury, seizures, and strokes
- Psychological problems, personality disorders, and panic attacks
- Stomach problems including recent diarrhea
- Taking prescription medicine for a specific illness
- Chest surgery, heart surgery, lung disease, and similar medical conditions
- Panic attacks, depression, and other psychological disorders
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