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RAID Open Water 20 Course in Andaman - beginner scuba diver at 20m depth, Havelock Island certification
Course Code: FRG-ROW20-HVL

RAID Open Water 20 Course in Andaman

₹28,000 + GST
4.9 1,991 Google reviews

Earn your RAID Open Water 20 scuba diving certification in Havelock, Andaman. A globally recognised entry level qualification with flexible digital learning. Certified to dive to 20 metres worldwide.

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About the RAID Open Water 20 Course

The RAID Open Water 20 is your entry-level scuba certification — four days at Frogman in Havelock, and you leave with a globally recognised card that covers you to 20 metres at dive sites anywhere in the world.

Compared to most beginner certifications, RAID OW20 goes a step further: 20 metres instead of 18m, and a heavy emphasis on horizontal trim and neutral buoyancy from your first confined water session. You'll develop the right habits from the start, not layer them on later.

All your learning materials live online via RAID's digital platform — accessible for life, from any device, with no extra fees. Your certification card is a global digital e-card, ISO-certified and accepted at dive sites worldwide.

Duration
4 Days
Max Depth
20 Metres
Ocean Dives
4 Dives
Group Size
Small Groups
Certification
RAID OW20, ISO-Certified
Location
Havelock Island, Andaman

What's Included

Your course fee covers everything — four days of instruction, all equipment, your digital logbook, RAID e-learning platform access, and certification processing.

Included in the Price

  • RAID Open Water 20 certification & ISO digital e-card
  • 4 ocean dives — combination of boat and shore dives at Havelock
  • Confined water skills training (pool or calm shallows)
  • 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

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Water bottle and snacks for the boat
  • Comfortable clothes for theory sessions

Skills You Will Learn

  • Equipment assembly & checks — set up and inspect your own gear
  • Neutral buoyancy — the foundation of good diving, trained from Day 1
  • Horizontal trim — RAID's modern approach vs. the old upright position
  • Mask clearing & removal — comfort without vision underwater
  • Regulator recovery — find and clear your regulator confidently
  • Controlled ascents & safety stops — proper 3-minute stop at 5 metres
  • Buddy procedures — pre-dive checks, out-of-air drills, separation protocol
  • Air management — reading your gauge, planning turnaround points

After Certification

  • Dive independently to 20 metres with a certified buddy worldwide
  • Access Havelock's best shallow and intermediate sites — Nemo Reef, Lighthouse, Elephant Beach
  • Recognised alongside RAID, SSI, and all major agencies at dive sites globally
  • Progress to RAID Advanced 35, Rescue Diver, or Divemaster

What You Need Before You Start

The RAID Open Water 20 is designed for complete beginners. The entry requirements are simple — basic swimming ability and a medical declaration. No prior diving experience needed.

Swimming Ability
You must be able to swim 200 metres continuously (any stroke, no time limit) OR 300 metres using mask, snorkel, and fins. This is tested on Day 1 in a relaxed, unjudged assessment — it's to confirm comfort in the water, not athletic ability.
Float Test
Tread water or float for 10 minutes without assistance. Again, this is a comfort check — not a fitness test. If you can casually float on your back for 10 minutes, you meet this requirement easily.
Minimum Age
15+ years for the standard RAID Open Water 20 card. Students aged 10–14 can earn the Junior Open Water 20 certification (same skills, same depth limit, must dive with a certified adult). Parental consent required for all under-18s.
Medical Fitness
Complete a standard RAID medical declaration on Day 1. Most healthy individuals qualify without issue. If you have any cardiovascular, respiratory, or ear/sinus conditions, consult a doctor before booking — we're happy to advise on what to discuss.
No Prior Diving Experience
The course starts from absolute zero. Your first ever breath underwater will be during your confined water session on Day 1. Everything is taught step by step — there is nothing to prepare beforehand except an open mind.
Pre-Study (Recommended)
RAID's e-learning platform lets you complete the knowledge development modules online before arrival. Finishing the theory before Day 1 means you spend more time in the water and less time in sessions. Ask us to set up your RAID account before you arrive.

Your 4-Day Schedule

The course follows RAID's structured four-day format — knowledge development is woven between in-water sessions rather than front-loaded, so you're in the water from Day 1 and building on real experience throughout.

Day 1
Theory, Equipment & Confined Water
Welcome briefing and equipment orientation — you'll assemble your own gear under guidance before ever entering the water. Swimming and float tests. First confined water session: breathing underwater, mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control basics, and neutral hovering. RAID e-learning module 1 review in the evening.
Day 2
Confined Water + First Ocean Dives
Remaining confined water skills — buddy out-of-air drills, controlled emergency swimming ascent, surface swimming with equipment. Then your first two open water dives at Nemo Reef or Elephant Beach, typically to 6–12 metres. Practising real buoyancy and navigation in the ocean for the first time.
Day 3
Deeper Ocean Dives to 20m
Two deeper ocean dives progressing to 20 metres. Skills practice continues underwater — trim, air management, navigation, and buddy procedures in a real reef environment. Boat diving experience. By end of Day 3 you will have completed all four required open water dives and explored Havelock's stunning reef systems.
Day 4
Final Review & Certification
Knowledge review sign-off and final skills debrief. All dives logged in your RAID digital logbook. Certification submitted to RAID — your ISO-certified digital e-card is issued and accessible immediately. Debrief with your instructor on recommended next steps — Advanced 35, specialty courses, or simply where to dive next with your new card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both are ISO-certified and globally recognised — a RAID card gets you in the water at any dive site that accepts RAID, SSI, or other major agencies. The real differences are in approach: RAID certifies to 20 metres (vs RAID's 18m), emphasises horizontal trim and neutral buoyancy from Day 1, and delivers all materials digitally with lifetime access. Frogman is both a RAID and a RAID centre — we offer both and the choice is yours.

Yes — RAID is an ISO 24801-certified agency and its certifications are accepted at dive sites across the Maldives, Southeast Asia, Red Sea, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and everywhere else you plan to dive. If a dive site accepts any major certification, they will accept RAID.

The 2-metre difference opens access to dive sites that cap entry at "20 metres" — a common threshold at many coral reef sites worldwide. More practically, it reflects RAID's philosophy of training divers to the full extent of their recreational limits rather than stopping just below them.

Yes — RAID accepts any equivalent Open Water certification from a recognised agency as the prerequisite for the RAID Advanced 35 course. Your RAID OW20 card qualifies you. The reverse is also true: a RAID OW card qualifies you for the RAID Advanced 35 course.

RAID's natural progression is the Advanced 35 course — 5 adventure dives taking you to 35 metres (5 metres deeper than RAID Advanced 35). You can also go straight to RAID Rescue Diver (with First Aid & CPR), RAID Divemaster, or cross to RAID's pathway. Frogman instructors will help you plan the best next step for your diving goals.

Yes — RAID e-learning access is included in your course fee and available for life with no subscription or renewal charges. All course materials, videos, and knowledge reviews are accessible from any device. You can also revisit the material years later to refresh your knowledge before any dive trip.

The listed price of ₹28,000 excludes GST. 18% GST is applicable as per Indian government regulations, bringing the total to ₹33,040. Your invoice will show the full breakdown for any reimbursement or business claims.

What Our Divers Say

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Sameer Joshi
February 2025
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Did RAID instead of RAID after researching both — the buoyancy emphasis from Day 1 makes a huge difference. My friends who did RAID elsewhere were still fighting their buoyancy weeks later while I was hovering effortlessly by the end of Day 2. Frogman's instructors are the real reason it worked so well.

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Pallavi Rao
March 2025
★★★★★

Was terrified of water before this. By Day 4 I was diving to 18 metres at Nemo Reef and completely in love with it. The instructors at Frogman moved at exactly my pace — never rushed, never made me feel like a burden. RAID's digital materials are also fantastic — I still use the app now months later.

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Kartik Nambiar
January 2025
★★★★★

The lifetime e-learning access sealed it for me. I hate paying for the same thing twice — with RAID I have the materials forever and can revisit them before any dive trip. The actual course at Frogman was superb — four intense but incredible days at Havelock. Already booked the Advanced 35.

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Neha Sharma
December 2024
★★★★★

Was worried a RAID card might not be accepted elsewhere — used it in Thailand two months later with no issues. The trim training meant I was noticeably better positioned underwater than other divers on the boat who had trained elsewhere. The Frogman instructors clearly care about technique.

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