21 dive sites from shallow coral gardens to deep shark dives. Here is the full breakdown.
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands has some of the cleanest dive sites in Asia. With visibility reaching up to 40 meters, water temperatures of 27-30°C year-round, and marine life ranging from clownfish to whale sharks, experienced divers often call this “India’s diving capital.”
Whether you’re a first-time diver looking to try scuba at Nemo Reef‘s calm shore entry, or an advanced diver seeking white-tip reef sharks at Johnny’s Gorge, Havelock has a dive site for you. Here is every site, broken down by level.
Perfect for first-time divers and Discover Scuba experiences
The most famous beginner dive site in Havelock! Features the iconic "Ghost Jeep" artificial reef at 6-8m, dual fringing reef system, and abundant clownfish families in anemone homes.
This circular reef formation creates calm, protected conditions with 5 different clownfish species, giant barrel sponges, and abundant butterflyfish schools.
80% pristine staghorn coral coverage with regular green and hawksbill turtle sightings. One of Havelock's healthiest reef systems with good coral variety.
Havelock's most versatile dive site, perfect for day and night dives. Features gentle coral slopes, excellent for Open Water training with depths suitable for all levels.
Named for its purple soft coral gardens, featuring mantis shrimp, nudibranchs, pipefish, and exceptional critter diversity in shallow waters.
Stunning shallow reef near John Lawrence Island featuring unique potato coral formations, staghorn gardens, and occasional reef shark sightings. Good visibility.
Small submerged seamount featuring the world's largest living clams (Tridacna), 5 clownfish species, and an underwater "city" of bleached coral structures now thriving with life.
Home to a resident leopard shark family and the famous "phantom bannerfish wall"! Features excellent macro life, marble rays, and exceptional visibility up to 40m.
India's only dive site with regular dugong sightings! Features seagrass meadows, healthy coral formations, and excellent turtle encounters in calm, shallow waters.
Havelock's hidden gem featuring extensive pristine staghorn coral forests, friendly Napoleon wrasse, and uncrowded peaceful diving conditions perfect for beginners.
For certified Open Water divers ready for more adventure
1950s cargo vessel that sank in 1955, now a thriving artificial reef. Features visible propeller, cargo holds, and excellent macro life including ghost pipefish and nudibranchs.
Dramatic vertical wall descending to 55+ meters. Famous for octopus mating behavior, massive gorgonian fans, and Napoleon wrasse. One of Havelock's most spectacular sites.
Unique underwater pillar formation covered in vibrant red soft corals. Features cleaning stations, schooling fish, and excellent wide-angle photography opportunities.
Known as "Shrimp Central" with 7+ shrimp species! Features submerged lighthouse pillars with batfish, active cleaning stations, and amphitheatre topography.
Witness one of Havelock's most spectacular underwater phenomena—massive schools of chevron barracuda forming swirling tornado formations around a dramatic wall dive.
For Advanced Open Water certified divers seeking thrilling encounters
Havelock's premier shark dive! Reliable white-tip reef shark, occasional nurse sharks, and massive schools of trevally in a dramatic gorge formation. Named after legendary divemaster Johnny.
Three distinct pinnacles rising from the deep, known as the "holy trinity" of Havelock diving. Seasonal whale shark sightings, manta rays, and incredible pelagic action with strong currents.
Part of the "holy trinity" alongside Dixon's and Johnny's. Dramatic plateau with strong currents attracting Bengal snappers, barracudas, manta rays, and eagle rays.
Famous for distinctive black coral with luminous white polyps. Dual topography with steep wall and gentle slope, featuring sharks, turtles, and exceptional fish biomass.
Discovered by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970s! Vast coral gardens with strong currents perfect for drift diving. Home to giant groupers, reef sharks, and eagle rays.
Premier deep reef dive featuring dramatic rocky outcrops, labyrinth of mini canyons, and multiple resident sea turtle species. Named for its distinctive broken ledge formation.
Compare all 21 Havelock dive sites at a glance to find your perfect dive.
| Dive Site | Level | Depth | Access | Best For | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo Reef | Beginner | 5 to 16m | Shore | First Dives | Ghost Jeep, Clownfish |
| Aquarium | Beginner | 5 to 16m | Boat | Photography | 5 Clownfish Species |
| Turtle Beach | Beginner | 5 to 10m | Boat | Coral & Turtles | 80% Staghorn Coral |
| Lighthouse | Beginner | 3 to 23m | Boat | Night Dives | All Levels, Versatile |
| Purple Haze | Beginner | 8 to 12m | Boat | Macro Life | Mantis Shrimp, Nudis |
| Juvi's | Beginner | 8 to 12m | Boat | Coral Gardens | Potato Corals |
| Tribe Gate | Beginner | 3 to 15m | Boat | Giant Clams | 5 Clownfish Species |
| Pilot Reef | Beginner | 8 to 25m | Boat | Shark Encounters | Leopard Sharks, Bannerfish |
| Mac Point | Beginner | 10 to 15m | Boat | Dugong Sightings | Endangered Dugongs, Seagrass |
| Seduction Point | Beginner | 5 to 18m | Boat | Coral Gardens | Staghorn Forest, Napoleon Wrasse |
| SS Inchkeith | Intermediate | 5 to 22m | Boat | Wreck Diving | 1955 Shipwreck |
| The Wall | Intermediate | 10 to 55m | Boat | Wall Diving | Octopus, Gorgonians |
| Red Pillar | Intermediate | 12 to 25m | Boat | Photography | Pillar Formation |
| The Slope | Intermediate | 5 to 20m | Boat | Macro Life | 7+ Shrimp Species |
| Barracuda City | Intermediate | 15 to 30m | Boat | Barracuda Schools | Tornado Formation, Wall Dive |
| Johnny's Gorge | Advanced | 24 to 30m | Boat | Shark Encounters | White-tip Sharks |
| Dixon's Pinnacle | Advanced | 16 to 35m | Boat | Big Animals | Whale Sharks, Mantas |
| Jackson's Bar | Advanced | 18 to 36m | Boat | Pelagics | Manta Rays, Eagles |
| White House Rock | Advanced | 8 to 36m | Boat | Deep Reef | Black Coral, Sharks |
| Minerva's Ledge | Advanced | 12 to 24m | Boat | Drift Diving | Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays |
| Broken Ledge | Advanced | 16 to 30m | Boat | Deep Reef | Sea Turtles, Rocky Canyons |