ABOUT SCUBA DIVING

Where Nature Meets Paradise

The experience of scuba diving is one of the luxuries that requires proper planning and arrangements for the tour. Exploring the wild underwater gives you an exotic thrill which makes the experience extraordinary. Scuba diving in Andaman requires strategic planning of your tour since the underwater ecosystem here has one of the most dense coral reefs which radiates colors and vibrancy.

BEST PLACES TO SCUBA DIVE IN ANDAMAN

Long-stretched coral reefs are surrounded everywhere since several hundred meters wide coral reefs are visible in this part of the ocean. Underwater coastal belts with volcanic lava hills, the beauty of the place enhances, making it one of the most remarkable scuba diving spots. Various places in Andaman and Nicobar provide scuba diving services; the top four places are Havelock Island, North Bay Island, Neil Island, and Port Blair.

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  HAVELOCK ISLAND

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  NEIL ISLAND

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  BARREN ISLAND

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  INVISIBLE BANKS

TOP PLACES TO DIVE IN HAVELOCK ISLAND

• Barracuda City

  Long-striped coral belts with radiant fish species, and sea turtles are to be spotted here that gives you a dreamy experience underwater. This place is quite reliable for newbies in diving as it has all the elements to give you a memorable experience from diving.

• Aquarium

  This spot is a little offshore which is 3 km distant from Elephant Beach as it offers you large groups of colorful fish and fringing coral reefs. In this place, the corals are quite hard and the water visibility is appropriate for that, making it suitable for inexperienced divers.

• Turtle Bay

  This place offers an abundance of sea turtles, as it has a huge coral population and rays, that enhance the beauty of the water areas. The diving site is a maximum of 14 meters deep, making it appropriate for new divers.

• Mac Point

  This place requires boats to reach there which has various species of fish roaming in small groups along with hard corals. Dugong, which is the capital animal of Andaman, generally known as the sea cow is quite easily visible here.

• Lighthouse

  This place depicts the enormous underwater rock formation which drops down to 56 meters and gives a very unique view of underwater. Soft corals and abundant marine life make the wall one of the most exquisite diving sites in Andaman.

• Pilot Reef

  Experienced divers are welcomed here as this place is almost 24 meters deep, filled with hard corals that are inhabited by some unique fish species. Leopard fish and whitetip sharks are visible here making the sightings more exotic for the divers.

• Minvera Bridge

  Big blocks of hard corals define the Minerva Bridge which has an average amount of sea dwellers along with sharks. This part of the diving zone is for experienced ones only since it provides exquisite experiences to the divers.

OTHER SCUBA DIVING SITES IN HAVELOCK ISLAND

• Jonnys Geroge

• Whitehouse Rock

• Dicksons Pinnacle

• Jacksons Bar

• Broken Ledge

• S.S. Inchkett

• M4

• Red Pillar

• The Slope

• MV Mars

• Purple Haze

DIVING IN NORTH BAY ISLAND

This area of diving is situated near Ross Island which is the second best place to dive in the entire Andaman. Crystal clear shoreline and water body gives a clear view of the rich population of coral reefs making the water exquisite with its beautiful aquatic species. For sports like snorkeling vs scuba diving, this place is quite eligible, as both of the sports can be experienced here with proper ease.

DIVING IN NEIL ISLAND

This place offers a smooth experience to tourists as it is most renowned for its services of resorts, hotels, and restaurants. As the water body is not entirely clear here, it does not provide a view from the surface of the water. Scuba diving in Neil Island is filled with underwater species of vibrant fish and other water dwellers as it gives a clear look at the alive coral reefs. Scuba diving charges are quite high in Neil as it is not one of the primary diving sites in Andaman.

DIVING IN PORT BLAIR

Having experience diving in Port Blair, the Corbyn's Cove Beach can give you the chance to experience a thrill here. Live corals near Snake Island give an exotic view of the well-preserved water body which can enhance the intensity of the experience of diving here. Coral reef scuba diving becomes more exotic with the support of proper gear and accessories, which makes the experience safer. Scuba diving equipment is viable to carry or rent from the dive sites to have extensive safety with underwater fun. Scuba diving cost in Port Blair is quite moderate as it is not ideally recommended for diving, although is a good place for family adventures and fun underwater. Other great places to dive in Port Blair Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Corruption Rock, Rutland Island, Snake Island.

SCUBA DIVING PRICES AND TRIPS

Various limits and parameters are available here for scuba diving in Andaman cost, which helps you to choose from the packages. Rates also differ as there is a huge difference between snorkeling and scuba diving which require different equipment while having the experience.

LEARNING SCUBA WITH CERTIFICATION IN ANDAMAN

Queries like what is scuba diving gain more clarity with proper training and learning, which is also available in the regions of Andaman and Nicobar. Two schools have been established here that provide authentic certification to the people learning professional diving in Andaman. These two schools are PADI and SSI, and both provide training in different areas of water in Andaman.