What will I see at the Aquarium dive site, Havelock?

Dense hard coral gardens with staghorn, table and brain corals, clownfish in anemones across the reef, snappers, trevally, groupers, sweetlips, parrotfish and butterflyfish, with occasional Napoleon wrasse and octopus. The shallow, clear water makes it feel like diving inside a giant natural aquarium.

What is the price for Aquarium scuba diving, Havelock?

Aquarium scuba diving is ₹7,500 per person, including the speedboat ride, full equipment, 1-on-1 instructor, free GoPro photos & videos. A Pro upgrade (+₹1,000) adds 15 extra minutes underwater.

How far is the Aquarium dive site from Havelock jetty?

The Aquarium sits off Havelock's southwest coast, about 10-15 minutes by speedboat from the jetty. The short ride and calm, sheltered conditions make it an easy half-morning trip.

Aquarium scuba diving in Havelock Island, Andaman - Frogman Adventures boat dive

Diver swimming through a school of striped sergeant major fish, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver in the middle of a school of silver fish over the reef, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Divers behind a school of yellow-tailed fish and butterflyfish, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver and instructor above coral with many small reef fish, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Two divers above coral with reef fish around them, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver above a coral head with reef fish swimming past, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver beside a coral head and sea fan with reef fish, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver with blue fusiliers swimming past, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Striped surgeonfish swimming over hard coral, scuba diving in Havelock Island

A moorish idol swimming over a rocky coral reef, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver hovering over coral with reef fish around, scuba diving in Havelock Island

Diver making hand signs with small reef fish nearby, scuba diving in Havelock Island

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Aquarium Scuba Diving Havelock

₹7,500 per person, inclusive of GST

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Named for what it feels like - diving inside a giant natural aquarium. Dense coral gardens, clownfish in every anemone and clouds of reef fish in calm, clear, shallow water. 10-15 minute speedboat, non-swimmers welcome, 1-on-1 instructor.

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Aquarium Pro Upgrade

+15 min underwater (45 min total) · 10 extra photos + 2 extra videos

+₹1,000

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Things to Know

Max depth for beginners programs is 12 meters

Minimum age 10 years (8+ for the Try Dive Cadet, shallow water only) · no upper age limit, doctor’s sign-off only if your medical form needs it

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About the Aquarium Boat Dive

Some dive sites need explaining. This one doesn't - the Aquarium looks exactly like its name. A sheltered fringing reef off Havelock's southwest coast, 10–15 minutes by speedboat from the jetty, with dense hard coral gardens, exceptionally clear water and clouds of colourful reef fish at depths where the sunlight still does its best work. Diving here feels like swimming inside a giant, living aquarium.

The reef flat starts at just 2 m and slopes gently to 15 m, dotted with coral bommies that each host their own small community. Clownfish hold anemones across the reef, snappers and trevally school over the coral, and groupers watch from their crevices. Currents are nil to slight and the site is sheltered from swell - conditions stay calm and predictable on almost every day of the season, which is why so many divers meet the reef here for the first time.

Total Duration

1.5–2 Hours

Underwater Time

30 min | 45 min (Pro)

Max Depth

12 Metres (Beginners)

Visibility

15–25m | Best Dec–Apr

Difficulty

All Levels - Non-Swimmers OK

Access

Boat Dive - 10–15 Min from Jetty

Standard vs Pro: The standard dive is 30 minutes underwater with GoPro photos and videos. Upgrade to Pro (+₹1,000) for an extra 15 minutes underwater (45 min total), plus 10 extra GoPro photos and 2 extra videos - more time to explore the bommies and the deeper reef slope.

What's Included in Your Dive

Show up at the jetty - everything from the boat ride to your GoPro content is taken care of.

Included in All Packages

Speedboat transfer to the Aquarium - 10–15 minutes each way
One-on-one certified RAID instructor for your entire dive
GoPro photos & videos of your dive - delivered to your phone
30-minute theory session and shallow training before descent
Full scuba equipment - BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, tank
Safety briefing and medical declaration form

Aquarium Pro - Additional (+₹1,000)

Extra 15 minutes underwater - 45 min total instead of 30
10 extra GoPro photos + 2 extra videos on top of standard
Time to explore more coral bommies across the reef
Extended coverage of the deeper slope (10–15m) where the bigger fish sit

What to Bring

Swimwear - worn under your wetsuit
Towel and dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen only
Water and a light snack for the boat
Any relevant medical information (ears, asthma, heart conditions)

Your Experience - Step by Step

Step 1 · ~30 Min

Briefing & Equipment

Meet your instructor at the dive centre. Theory session on breathing, equalisation, and hand signals. Equipment fitted and checked. Medical form completed. Brief on what to expect at the Aquarium - the coral gardens, the fish, and the plan.

Step 2 · 10–15 Min

Speedboat to the Aquarium

Short, easy speedboat ride to the sheltered southwest coast. The water gets visibly clearer as you approach the reef. Surface briefing before descent.

Step 3 · 30–45 Min

The Dive

Descend onto the reef flat at 2–5m. Your instructor guides you between the coral bommies - clownfish in their anemones, schooling snappers, grazing parrotfish, groupers in the crevices. GoPro captures everything.

Step 4 · 1–2 Hrs After

Photos & Videos Delivered

GoPro content transferred to your phone via WhatsApp or USB after the boat returns. Ready to share before you've even changed out of your wetsuit.

Not suitable for: Anyone with active ear infections, recent surgery, or uncontrolled asthma on the day. Pregnant guests are advised not to dive. Not sure? Call us before booking - we'd rather advise you correctly first.

What You'll See at the Aquarium

The Aquarium earns its name on fish density alone. The shallow, sunlit reef supports dense hard coral gardens and a fish community that stays busy all day - the Andaman Islands host over 750 marine fish species, and this small reef feels like a showcase of the highlights. Everything happens at comfortable depths in clear water, so you miss nothing.

The Headliners

Clownfish Everywhere - anemones across the reef host resident clownfish; the Havelock region is home to five different clownfish species
Giant Groupers - big, intelligent and territorial; they watch you from their crevices
Giant Trevally - predatory schools that occasionally put on a dramatic hunting show
Napoleon Wrasse - an occasional but unforgettable visitor, with its unmistakable head bump
Humphead Parrotfish - large, iconic reef grazers you can hear crunching coral

Reef Fish

Snappers schooling in mid-water above the coral
Andaman sweetlips - striped juveniles dancing near the bommies
Butterflyfish in colourful pairs across the reef zones
Triggerfish, angelfish, rabbitfish and pufferfish
Needlefish flashing silver just under the surface
Barracuda and jackfish passing through the blue
Bannerfish and lionfish around the coral heads

Macro Life

Octopus - masters of camouflage; most active in the quieter corners of the reef
Lobsters - tucked into coral crevices, antennae giving them away
Cleaner Shrimp - working their stations around the coral heads
Sea Anemones - in a surprising range of colours, each with its clownfish family
Nudibranchs - seasonal treasures for sharp-eyed divers
Crocodile Fish & Scorpionfish - camouflaged on the bottom; your instructor will point them out

The Coral Gardens

Staghorn and table corals form the main structure of the reef
Brain corals - massive, dome-shaped, some centuries old
Cauliflower coral in dense, intricate thickets
Fan corals filtering the gentle current
Scattered bommies (coral pinnacles) - each one its own little ecosystem

Best Season for Marine Life

December–April - peak clarity and stable fish populations
September–November - coral spawning brings exceptional fish numbers
March–May - more large visitors (trevally schools) on the reef edge
Year-round - the clownfish, groupers and reef fish are residents

About the Dive Site

The Aquarium lies off Havelock's southwest coast, roughly 5 km from the island and a 10–15 minute speedboat ride from the jetty. It is a classic fringing reef - a long, shallow coral structure running parallel to the shore, decorated with scattered bommies and open sand corridors. The site faces west, which shelters it from the northeast swell during peak season - one reason its conditions are so reliably calm.

Location

Site: Southwest coast of Havelock Island, ~5 km offshore
Boat time: 10–15 minutes from the jetty by speedboat
Entry: Boat entry into calm water; boat pick-up at the ascent point
Layout: Long reef axis parallel to shore - navigation is simple and intuitive
Sand corridors: Open sandy patches between coral sections - perfect for beginners to settle and practise

Conditions

Current: Nil to slight; occasionally a mild drift along the reef
Surge: Minimal; the site is sheltered from open swell
Visibility: 15–25 m through the season; best December–April
Water temperature: 28–30°C - warm enough for long, comfortable dives
Reliability: Among the most weather-proof sites near Havelock; cancellations are rare in season

Best Time to Dive

December–April - the optimal window; stable seas and consistent clarity
October–November - fresh post-monsoon conditions, active fish life
March–May - warm and calm with excellent marine life encounters
June–September - monsoon; the sheltered location still allows dives on calm days

Depth Profile

2–5m Reef flat - dense coral, best light, clownfish

5–10m Bommie zone - coral pinnacles, clouds of fish

10–15m Reef slope to sand - groupers, bigger fish

What Makes This Site Stand Out

It looks like its name - dense coral, clear water and busy fish life create a genuine natural-aquarium effect
Calm on almost every day - nil-to-slight currents and shelter from swell make it Havelock's most predictable dive
Everything at easy depth - the whole show happens between 2 m and 15 m, in the best light
Quick and convenient - a 10–15 minute boat ride; ideal when you want a world-class reef without a long trip
A first-dive classic - thousands of divers have met the ocean for the first time on this reef, and it never disappoints

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - the Aquarium is one of Havelock's most beginner-friendly boat dives. The reef starts at just 2 m, currents are nil to slight, and the site is sheltered from waves. Your instructor is physically with you throughout the entire dive. No swimming ability or prior certification is required. First-time divers are guided one-on-one to a maximum of 12 m.

Because that's exactly what it feels like. The combination of dense hard coral gardens, exceptionally clear water and clouds of colourful fish at shallow depth makes diving here feel like swimming inside a giant, living aquarium. It's the kind of site where even the boat crew still looks over the side.

Both include GoPro photos and videos of your dive. The standard package (₹7,500) is 30 minutes underwater at the Aquarium. The Pro upgrade (+₹1,000 = ₹8,500) gives you an extra 15 minutes underwater - 45 minutes total - plus 10 extra GoPro photos and 2 extra videos. The extended time lets you explore more bommies and the deeper reef slope.

Almost certainly. Sea anemones hosting clownfish are spread across the entire reef, and the Havelock region is home to five different clownfish species. Your instructor knows where the busiest anemones are, and the GoPro will be ready when you find your Nemo.

All three are beginner-friendly boat dives. Tribe Gate is a 5-minute ride to a seamount known for clownfish and giant clams. Turtle Beach is a longer premium trip to a pristine staghorn coral garden. The Aquarium sits in between - a quick 10–15 minute ride to a sheltered reef with the densest, most consistent fish activity. If you want maximum fish per minute of dive time, this is the one.

October to May is the season, with December to April the most reliable window - stable seas and 15–25 m visibility. September to November brings coral spawning and exceptional fish numbers. Because the site is sheltered, it often stays diveable on days when exposed sites are not - a good bad-weather choice during the shoulder months.

The listed price of ₹7,500 (standard) or ₹8,500 (Pro) is inclusive of GST, so the amount you see is the amount you pay. Your invoice shows the GST breakdown.

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Must try .. awesome experience.. supportive staff .. thnku
Shailesh Dyesterday

Our visit to Havelock (Govind nagar Beach) with Frogman for scuba diving and snorkeling was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was organized very well by Mr. Suchit Sir, who was present throughout the entire experience and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times.
The team was extremely professional, supportive, and friendly. Safety was clearly their top priority, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Underwater, we saw beautiful corals and a wide variety of colorful fish in the deep sea it was truly a different and unforgettable world.
I sincerely thank the entire Frogman team and everyone who supported us during the activity. I would highly recommend Frogman to anyone visiting for scuba diving or snorkeling. Keep up the great work, guys!
Thank you, Frogman 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸!
Shraddha Rathodyesterday

It was an amazing experience for us.All the instructors and divers were patient teachers. They took us to exact spots where we got to see many corals and fishes.🥳
Dhruvi Rathodyesterday

It's very wonderful. They show a different world that exists under our water in Havelock with Frogman. The staff is very experienced and helpful. Great time.
Prashant Kumar2 days ago

For Professional and cool scuba experience , these guys are awesome :)
Ranjani H G Vakoda2 days ago

We took early morning slot and the view was too good. Divers Bhaskar and Neelkanta took us for scuba diving in Andaman with Frogman. It was definitely a beginner friendly diving experience. Had an amazing time.
Sreya Ann Pius3 days ago

I’ve been scuba diving three times, and this was my second dive with Frogman. Once again, it was an amazing experience! Everything was absolutely worth every penny, and I couldn’t have asked for a better diving experience. Highly recommend Frogman to anyone looking to explore the underwater world. Definitely an experience worth having!
Jyoti Sharma3 days ago

best experience
Shishupal Tayade3 days ago

Nice place for scuba diving. Instructor is very nice. Nice trained persons..My experience is very nice. I will try again to come such a nice place.
Raj Mangal3 days ago

This is such a nice place for scuba diving and other under water activities. Staffs are very comparative and very helpful.
Thanks a lot of all frogman teams.
Rahul Arya3 days ago

I highly recommend scuba diving in Havelock Island with Frogman. The trainers are well trained and handled everything well if you have any kind of fear.
Anagha Nadig4 days ago

It was a first time experience for me and I don’t know to swim the whole process was so easy and simple. It was so wonderful to see the marine life. Instructors were really good. Nilkan and Dinesh were highly experienced.

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What an experience! We as a family enjoyed every bit of this activity. We did the lighthouse scuba dive. Never had the experience this close with the variety of fishes and corels. Must do while in Havelock and frogman makes scuba diving comfortable and relaxing. Founder Suchit is very professional and the instructors and divers are also very professional. They all know their responsibilities and passion. Neelkant, Ketan, Rubin and other divers were very patient and explained everything (does and don't) underwater. The team really makes u comfortable and tries to push themselves and us for an excellent experience. If time permits, will book this dive again. If not for sure next time.
  
 
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Amazing deep dive experience with Frogman in Havelock Island! 🌊🤿 The instructors were professional, friendly, and made me feel completely safe. The underwater views were absolutely breathtaking with beautiful corals and marine life. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Havelock! ✨