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The Andaman Islands are the best and most Isolated destination in the lap of nature. The Islands are located in the bay of Bengal approx 1500 kilometers away from the southeast of mainland India. Andaman has known for its crystal clear blue waters, diverse marine ecosystems, white sandy beaches, and suitable dive conditions.
Scuba dive at Tribe Gate Scuba diving in Andaman is a must-try watersport and the best way to explore magnificent marine life. The marine life of Andaman is much diverse and offers multiple species of colorful fish, turtles, octopus, sea cucumber, sting rays, manta rays, lobsters, and beautiful species of coral reefs.
Is scuba diving safe for Beginners or Non-swimmers? Scuba diving is completely safe for beginners or nonswimmers. A nonswimmer can dive smoothly after completing a mandatory training program and with the assistance of a divemaster. Try dives (one-time scuba dive experience) are exclusively designed for nonswimmers and a safe underwater dive program to venture into the sea. 1/3
Which is the best time to visit Andaman? The Andaman Islands are open for tourism throughout the year. A person willing to do scuba diving and other watersports are recommended to visit between September to April. During this time span, you will experience charming weather and perfect water conditions for watersports. The temperature fluctuates between 22-28 degrees Celsius which is suitable for outdoor activities. You may skip the Andaman Islands during the monsoon season between May to August.
What are the best dive sites in Andaman? A number of beautiful dive sites exist in the Andaman Islands and some of them are exponentially rich in terms of fishlife, coral reefs, and diverse marine ecology. I have mentioned below the 3 best dive sites in Andaman to have a wonderful one-time scuba diving experience ever. Tribe Gate (Havelock): It is the most recommended dive site for beginners or nonswimmers to dive on Havelock Island. You must not miss tribe gate while scuba diving in Havelock. The dive site exists between the channels of Havelock and John Lawerence Island. It is a big oval reef that starts from 3 meters and goes down 14 meters deep at the bottom of the sandy patch. The dive site is known for boat dives and is popular amongst beginners, nonswimmers, dive courses, and fun divers. Tribe gate is 1.5 kilometers away from the Govind Nagar beach 3 and easily accessible via a speed boat. Multiple species of fish in groups are the major point of attraction at the tribe gate. Lighthouse (Havelock): The dive site is located near Havelock Jetty and has a maximum depth of 14 meters. Lighthouse is known for its multiple species of coral reefs, small species of colorful fish, and rare species of numerous sea animals. It is the preferred dive location for beginners or nonswimmers and a popular boat dive destination. Nemo Reef (Havelock): The dive site is located near Havelock Jetty and is the recommended one for shore dives. Nemo reef is located on the shore of Nemo beach and is the home of colorful Nemo fishes. The reef starts from a few meters away from the training spot and goes up to 12 meters deep into the water. Beginners or nonswimmers prefer to dive at the Nemo reef and get a memorable dive experience.
Cost of scuba diving for beginners or nonswimmers The cost of scuba diving varies from one location to another. It basically depends on underwater dive time, dive location, and videography or photography.Scuba diving in Andaman price is cheaper compared to other parts of the world. Boat dive: Scuba boat dive costs INR 5500 per person in the Andaman Islands. The package includes 30-40 minutes of dive training at chest level deep water, 45-50 minutes of underwater dive time, 2 videos of your scuba dive, and 40 photos per person. 2/3
Shore dive: Shore dive costs INR 3500 per person per location. It includes 30 minutes of training time in the chest-level deep water, 30 minutes of underwater dive time, 1 video of 3 minutes, and 20 photos.
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