What is the difference between RAID Open Water and RAID Open Water?

Both certify you to dive to their respective depths with a qualified buddy and are internationally recognised. The key technical difference is RAID's focus on horizontal body trim and neutral buoyancy from the very first session, which builds better diving technique from the start. RAID certification carries the ISO 24801 standard. Both are accepted by dive centres worldwide.

How many days is the RAID Open Water course in Havelock?

The RAID Open Water course takes 4 days at Frogman Adventures, Havelock Island. The structure mirrors the RAID Open Water: theory and confined water skills on day 1, followed by 4 ocean training dives across days 2 to 4. A dive computer is provided throughout.

Is RAID certification recognised worldwide?

Yes. RAID (Rebreather Association of International Divers) certification carries the ISO 24801 international standard, which means it is accepted at dive centres globally. The digital RAID e-card is verifiable online anywhere in the world.

What depth can I dive to with the RAID Open Water certification?

The RAID Open Water certification allows you to dive to a maximum of 18 metres with a qualified dive buddy. This covers the majority of reef diving environments worldwide, including all of Havelock Island's popular dive sites.

RAID Open Water Diver Course in Havelock, Andaman: 4 days, 4 ocean dives, certified to 18 m

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Course Code: FRG-ROW20-HVL

RAID Open Water Course in Andaman

₹29,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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Earn your RAID Open Water scuba diving certification in Havelock, Andaman. A globally recognised entry level qualification with flexible digital learning. Certified to dive to 18 metres worldwide.

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About the RAID Open Water Course

The RAID Open Water course is your entry-level scuba certification — four days at Frogman in Havelock, and you leave with a globally recognised card that certifies you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy at dive sites anywhere in the world.

RAID Open Water puts 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

18 Metres

Ocean Dives

4 Dives

Group Size

Small Groups

Certification

RAID Open Water, 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 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 18 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 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 card. Students aged 10–14 can earn the Junior Open Water 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 18m

Two deeper ocean dives progressing to 18 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. Open Water cards from the major agencies now share the same 18-metre limit. The real differences are in approach: RAID emphasises horizontal trim and neutral buoyancy from Day 1, and delivers all materials digitally with lifetime access.

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.

Yes — RAID accepts any equivalent Open Water certification from a recognised agency as the prerequisite for the RAID Advanced 35 course. Your RAID Open Water 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 ₹29,000 is inclusive of GST, so the amount you see is the amount you pay. Your invoice shows the GST breakdown.

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Sameer Joshi

February 2025

★★★★★

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.

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.

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.

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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sonali kumaritoday

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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It was a great experience! I’m scared of water but Neelkanth and James made sure we had a seamless and memorable time.
  
 
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It was a great experience. Instructors were patient enough to explain everything thoroughly. The divers also made us feel comfortable underwater and kept checking on us to see if all was okay. They showed beautiful scenic views. We enjoyed it very much. Would definitely recommend to others.
  
 
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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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We had a wonderful experience with Frogman. We had Neelkanth and Ketan sir as our diving instructors. It was our first time trying it out. The pre-training was very clear. In the first 10 minutes open sea, I even had a panic reaction, but Neelkanth sir calmly got me to the surface and explained my mistake patiently, and we went back underwater, and it went all superbly well!
  
 
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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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It would highly recommend this business to go without any hesitation. We were 3 people and each one had 1 instructor with them. We got a 5 min training before the dive and then explored the underwater world. Saw fishes and corals and safety was well taken care off.
  
 
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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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