What depth can I reach with the RAID Advanced 35 certification?

The RAID Advanced 35 certification qualifies you to dive to 35 metres. This opens up Havelock's deeper dive sites including walls that drop past 30 metres and deeper coral structures that are inaccessible to Open Water certified divers limited to 18 metres.

How many dives are included in the RAID Advanced 35 course?

The RAID Advanced 35 course at Frogman Adventures includes 5 to 6 training dives over 2 to 3 days, all conducted at real reef sites around Havelock Island. A dive computer is provided for all training dives, and all boat transfer fees are included in the course price.

What are the prerequisites for the RAID Advanced 35 course?

You need any Open Water certification from a recognised diving agency — RAID, SSI, NAUI, BSAC, or equivalent — and to be at least 15 years old. Divers aged 12 to 14 can complete it with parental consent and receive a Junior Advanced certification. No minimum logged dive count is required.

Is RAID Advanced 35 equivalent to RAID Advanced 35?

Yes, both courses serve the same purpose — taking you from beginner-level to advanced-level certification. Both are internationally recognised. The RAID Advanced 35 carries the ISO 24801-3 standard. The practical scope is very similar: deep diving, navigation, and additional specialties. Either qualification is accepted by dive centres worldwide.

RAID Advanced 35 Course in Andaman - diver at 35m depth exploring deep reef at Havelock Island

Diver with black damselfish over the reef, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Two divers swimming in blue water, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Two divers over the reef, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Two divers over the reef, one holding a camera, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver swimming over the reef with bubbles above, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver swimming above coral heads, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver swimming beside the reef over sand, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver with arms spread flying over the reef, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Two divers behind a large barrel sponge, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver making hand signs in blue-green water, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver descending with bubbles rising above, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Diver making a hand sign above the coral reef, RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman

Course Code: FRG-RADV35-HVL

RAID Advanced 35 Course in Andaman

₹27,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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Take your diving further with the RAID Advanced 35 course in Havelock, Andaman. Certified to dive to 35 metres and explore Havelock's deeper and more spectacular reef structures. All equipment provided.

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About the RAID Advanced 35 Course

If you hated the classroom sessions during your Open Water course, you're going to love the Advanced 35. There are no written exams. The knowledge sessions are short, practical, and woven between your dives — not front-loaded into a full day of theory before you've even got wet.

Over 2–3 days at Havelock Island you'll complete 5–6 training dives, refine your buoyancy and trim to a genuinely high standard, descend to 35 metres, navigate with precision, and choose three specialty electives that match your diving interests. By the end you'll have a depth limit 5 metres deeper than any RAID Advanced 35 card, and the skills to use it confidently.

RAID Advanced 35 is ISO-certified and recognised at dive sites worldwide — wherever your card takes you next.

Duration

2–3 Days

Max Depth

35 Metres

Total Dives

5–6 Training Dives

Group Size

Small Groups

Certification

RAID Advanced 35, ISO-Certified

Location

Havelock Island, Andaman

What's Included

Your course fee covers all 5–6 training dives, boat fees, equipment rental, RAID certification processing, and lifetime e-learning access — everything from the first dive briefing to the e-card in your inbox.

Included in the Price

RAID Advanced 35 certification & ISO digital e-card
5–6 training dives including all boat fees
Full equipment rental — wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tank
Dive computer provided for all training dives
Lifetime access to RAID e-learning platform
RAID digital logbook — all dives logged and certified
Small-group instruction by our RAID certified instructors

What to Bring

Your Open Water certification card (any agency)
Swimwear and a towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Water bottle and snacks for the boat

The Dives Explained

Buoyancy & Trim (Mandatory) — RAID's hallmark: perfect horizontal position and effortless hovering
Compass Navigation (Mandatory) — bearings, reciprocal headings, natural navigation
Deep Dive to 35m (Mandatory) — gas management, narcosis awareness, controlled ascent
Drift Diving (Elective) — read Havelock's currents, glide without effort
Boat Diving (Elective) — entry and exit mastery, dive flag use, surface protocols
Search & Recovery (Elective) — search patterns and lifting techniques
Night Diving (Elective) — torch signals, limited-visibility navigation (subject to conditions)

After Certification

Dive independently to 35 metres worldwide — 5m deeper than RAID Advanced 35
Access Havelock's premier deep sites — Johnny's Gorge, Wall dives, and more
Progress to RAID Rescue Diver, Divemaster, or specialty courses
Lifetime certification — no expiry, no renewals

What You Need Before You Start

The RAID Advanced 35 has simple entry requirements. If you're Open Water certified — from any agency — you're ready. There's no minimum logged dive count, though we recommend having completed your Open Water dives within the past year.

Open Water Certified

Any Open Water certification from any recognised agency (RAID Open Water, RAID, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, etc.) is accepted. Your card from any agency is your entry ticket — no cross-over or conversion needed.

Minimum Age

15+ years for the standard RAID Advanced 35 card. Students aged 12–14 can earn the Junior Advanced 35 certification. All under-18s require parental consent before the course begins.

Medical Fitness

Complete a RAID medical declaration on Day 1. Most healthy divers qualify without issue. If you have cardiovascular, respiratory, or ear/sinus conditions that weren't present when you did your Open Water, consult a diving doctor before booking.

No Final Exam

Like the RAID Advanced 35, there is no stressful written exam at the end of the RAID Advanced 35. Knowledge reviews are short reading exercises completed at your own pace, either online before arrival or alongside the dives during the course.

Rusty Divers Welcome

Haven't dived since your Open Water? No problem. We'll do a short refresher dive before Day 1 to bring your skills back up — free of charge and takes about 45 minutes. Tell us when you last dived when you book so we can plan accordingly.

Pre-Study (Recommended)

RAID's e-learning platform lets you complete knowledge modules before arrival. Finishing theory before Day 1 means you spend the maximum time in the water. Ask us to set up your RAID account before you arrive — it only takes a few minutes.

Your 2–3 Day Schedule

The Advanced 35 is designed for maximum water time. Most students complete it comfortably in 2 full days, with a third day available for anyone who wants a more relaxed pace or to add an extra elective.

Day 1 – Morning

Buoyancy & Trim Dive

Course briefing and e-learning check. Then straight into the water — the first dive focuses entirely on buoyancy and horizontal trim. RAID's approach trains you to hover level and streamlined rather than upright. By the end of this dive, your air consumption and your reef interaction will already be noticeably better.

Day 1 – Afternoon

Compass Navigation Dive

The navigation dive at Havelock's reef. Compass bearings and reciprocal headings, kick-cycle distance estimation, natural navigation using reef features. By the end of this dive you'll be navigating independently underwater — a skill that transforms every future dive you ever make.

Day 2 – Morning

Deep Dive to 35m + Elective 1

The deep dive — descend to 30–35 metres, manage your gas consumption, experience depth and any signs of narcosis in a controlled, guided environment. Your first elective dive follows: Drift Diver, Boat Diver, or Search & Recovery depending on your preference and conditions on the day.

Day 2 – Afternoon / Day 3

Electives 2 & 3 + Certification

Your remaining two elective dives — Night Diving, Search & Recovery, Drift, or Boat. Once all dives are complete and knowledge reviews signed off, your RAID Advanced 35 certification is submitted and your ISO digital e-card issued — valid for life, accessible immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The key difference is depth: RAID Advanced 35 certifies you to 35 metres while RAID Advanced 35 certifies to 30 metres. RAID also requires 5–6 dives vs RAID's 5, placing a stronger emphasis on buoyancy and trim as a mandatory component rather than an elective. Both are ISO-certified and globally recognised — a RAID Advanced 35 card is accepted everywhere a RAID Advanced 35 card is. Frogman offers both; the choice is yours.

Yes — RAID accepts Open Water certifications from any recognised agency as the prerequisite for the Advanced 35 course. Your RAID OW card is a direct entry ticket. No conversion, no extra paperwork, no additional dives required. Just bring your card.

Yes — RAID is ISO 24801-3 certified and the Advanced 35 depth limit is recognised at dive sites across the Maldives, Southeast Asia, Red Sea, Caribbean, and beyond. The 35m limit actually gives you access to sites that cap entry at exactly 35 metres — sites that a 30m card may not qualify you for at certain operators.

Peak Buoyancy is already built into the RAID Advanced as a mandatory component — that's a huge advantage over agencies where it's optional. For electives, Drift Diving is highly recommended for Havelock's current-driven sites. Night Diving is unforgettable if conditions allow. Your instructor will discuss your goals on Day 1 and help you choose the combination that suits you best.

RAID does not mandate a specific logged dive count to start the Advanced 35 — your Open Water certification is sufficient. That said, if you completed your Open Water more than a year ago with no dives since, we'll do a short refresher dive before Day 1 at no extra cost, just to ensure you're comfortable before we go deeper.

RAID's natural next step is the Rescue Diver course (with First Aid & CPR as a prerequisite) — considered the most rewarding recreational course in diving. After that, the Divemaster pathway opens. You can also continue with RAID specialty courses, or cross to the RAID pathway — your RAID Advanced 35 qualifies you as a prerequisite for RAID Master Rescue Diver and Divemaster.

The listed price of ₹27,000 is inclusive of GST, so the amount you see is the amount you pay. Your invoice shows the GST breakdown.

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Arun Krishnamurthy

February 2025

★★★★★

Came from a RAID OW background. The RAID Advanced 35 teaching style is noticeably different — more focus on how you actually move in the water. The buoyancy and trim dive on Day 1 was the most useful single dive I've ever done. The 35m limit is a genuine benefit, not just a marketing point.

Deepika Menon

January 2025

★★★★★

Chose RAID Advanced over RAID Advanced 35 specifically for the 35m limit and the buoyancy focus. No regrets at all. The deep dive at Johnny's Gorge was mind-blowing — I'd never been below 18m before and it's a completely different world. Frogman made the whole experience feel safe and exciting at the same time.

Varun Shetty

March 2025

★★★★★

Did RAID Open Water and Advanced 35 back to back over a week. Eight dives in total across both courses and a noticeable jump in technique by the end. The buoyancy and trim work from Open Water carries straight into the Advanced — the courses are clearly designed to connect. Did the night dive as an elective and it was the highlight of the week.

Sunita Pillai

December 2024

★★★★★

Was hesitant about RAID vs other agencies recognition but used my Advanced 35 card in Thailand and Egypt without any issues. The 35m limit opened up wreck dives in Egypt that a 30m card wouldn't have qualified me for. Frogman's training quality means you arrive at those sites genuinely ready for them.

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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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Experience was very good and the price was Good and the instructors were very responsible and it was the best experience of my life . A 10/10 life time experience ❤️
  
 
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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! ✨

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