Book The Best Scuba Diving in the Andaman Islands scubainandaman.wordpress.com/2022/07/14/book-the-best-scuba-diving-in-the-andaman-islands
The incredible Andaman Islands are home to numerous marine animals, coral reefs, pristine sandy beaches, and covered with tropical forests. Most of the Islands are vested with untouched sea belts, marine corals, and vibrant ocean life. Havelock is known for the best scuba diving in Andaman with a maximum number of dive sites.
The travel distance from Port Blair to Havelock is 73 kilometers and can be covered in 2 hours by a ship or ferry. Havelock dive sites are popular not for beginners and nonswimmer scuba divers, but to take beginner and advanced underwater courses. The density of marine life here in Havelock is sufficient to make your scuba experience outstanding. The following are popular dive sites in Havelock Tribe gate: The dive is located in the middle channel of Havelock and John Lawerence Islands. It is located approx 1.5 kilometers away from Govind Nagar beach. It has a maximum depth of 15 meters and is popular for boat dives, Famous for multiple schools of fish. Tribe gate is recommended for boat dives.
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Juvis Dive Site: It has a maximum depth 15 meters, Juvis dive site is located 2.5 kilometers from Govind Nagar beach 3 and 500 meters away from Tribe gate. Famous for different species of coral reefs and creeks. Juvis dive site is recommended for boat dives. Nemo Reef: Nemo reef is the sole dive site to experience shallow dives in Havelock. It has a maximum depth of 8 meters, located by walking distance from the Nemo beach, Popular for Nemo fish available in sufficient amounts. Havelock Lighthouse: The dive site is located near Havelock Jetty. It has a maximum depth of 14 meters, 1 kilometer away from Havelock Jetty, Popular for fusiliers, emperor angelfish, long-armed sea star, and some decent coral reefs. Note: All dive sites are known for scuba diving and snorkeling activities. Dive sites for scuba diving courses in Havelock Nemo Reef Tribe Gate Juvis Havelock Lighthouse The wall (Maximum depth of 60 meters) Aquarium Jackson Jony Turtle beach The price range for scuba diving in Andaman is as follows Scuba diving in Andaman cost depends on various factors such as dive centers, dive sites, peak season, and underwater dive time. However, the standard rates for scuba diving in Havelock are as follows. Shore dive: The cost for shore dive is INR 3500 per person with 25 minutes of underwater dive. We take you to a maximum of 6 to 7 meters beneath the surface. It includes 1 video of 3 minutes underwater and 20 photos per person. Boat Dive: The cost for boat dive is INR 5500 per person with a 45 to 50 minutes underwater dive. We can take you to a maximum of 12 meters deep if you can handle the water pressure. It includes 2 videos (1-minute video of backflip and 3 minutes underwater video), and more than 40 photos per person. Scuba diver course: The course includes 1 shore dive and 1 deep dive and certifies you up to 12 meters of dive depth. The scuba diver course is 2 days program and costs INR 12500 per person. Open water diver course: OWD course is 4 days program with 6 dives included on different dive sites. The open water diver course includes 2 shore dives and 4 deep dives. During the OWD course, you learn 20 skills including perfect buoyancy and navigation.
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The course certifies you up to 18 meters of dive depth. OWD costs INR 27000 per person including all taxes. Note: Swimming is mandatory to join All dive courses. You have to undergo 200 meters swimming test and 300 meters of snorkel and float test before commencing dive courses. The dive center is affiliated with SSI and PADI certifications and acceptable worldwide to undertake fun dives.
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