Scuba Diving in North BayCoral Island (Port Blair)

Scuba Diving on North Bay Island

Scuba diving is diving underwater with the help of an underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater. This activity is conducted under the supervision of a professional certified Divemaster who accompanies every participant independently.

What you get to experience

As a participant of the Introductory Scuba Diving program, you will get to dive underwater in the coral reefs of North Bay Island with your Divemaster. You will be required to wear a diving suit and all other equipment will be provided to you. The program includes on-shore training on safety and underwater communication techniques.

While you dive underwater our photographer will take your underwater photographs and small video clips for you to share on social media. The photographs and video clips will be instantly transferred to your smartphone.

Inclusions

• Diving equipment
• BCD Jackets
• Oxygen tank
• Dive suit (Dry clothes)
• Divemaster escort
• Changing room
• Photos and videos

Exclusions

• Boat Ticket to North Bay Coral Island.
• Vehicle Transfers from Hotel to Hotel.

Duration

The total duration of the activity is 60 minutes which involves underwater diving for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

How to reach North Bay Island

North Bay Island is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Port Blair (Water Sports Complex). The boat tickets to North Bay can be booked online here.

Meeting point

You can produce a printout of the voucher or a mobile phone voucher to our counter in the water sports complex.

Some FAQs about Discover Scuba Diving

1. Is it mandatory to know about swimming?

No, it is not. Even if you know swimming, you should not try to swim on your own while diving. Every participant is accompanied by a Dive Master who will hold you with your tank throughout the dive.

2. Is it safe?

It is a very safe activity as all our divers are professionally trained and certified by PADI (Australia) and SSI.

3. Age limit

Anyone above 12 years of age can do Scuba Diving.

4. Medical restrictions

You need to fill out a medical declaration form declaring that you are medically fit to undergo Scuba Diving. Pregnant ladies and people with ear infections are not permitted to dive.

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