What can I see at Lighthouse reef, Havelock Island?

Lighthouse reef has a gentle slope from 3 m to 23 m with regular sea turtle sightings, reef fish, and coral formations. Visibility is typically 15-25 m, making it one of Havelock's premium dive sites.

What is the price for Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock?

Lighthouse scuba diving is ₹6,000 per person, including the boat ride, full equipment, 1-on-1 instructor, free GoPro photos & videos.

Do I need a certification for Lighthouse scuba diving in Havelock?

No. Lighthouse scuba diving is available without certification. Your 1-on-1 certified instructor handles everything in the water. No prior experience or swimming skills needed.

Are sea turtles common at the Lighthouse dive site?

Sea turtle sightings are regular at Lighthouse reef on Havelock's western coast. The site's clear waters (15-25 m visibility) make spotting them straightforward on most dives.

Lighthouse scuba diving site at Havelock Island, Andaman

Diver and instructor gliding together over the reef, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Group of four divers posing together in blue water, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver and instructor descending over a sandy reef, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver leaning over an anemone with clownfish, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver making a shaka with the instructor beside her over the reef, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Two divers standing behind potato coral and branching coral, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver and instructor above the reef with small blue fish around them, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Coral heads and a table coral beside a sandy channel, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver making hand signs above the reef with the instructor beside, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

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

Diver and instructor above staghorn coral in blue water, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver above an anemone with clownfish in clear blue water, Lighthouse scuba diving, Havelock Island

Course Code: FRG-LHT-HVL

Lighthouse Scuba Diving Havelock

₹6,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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Havelock's top-rated dive site for sea turtle sightings - regular encounters on a gentle 3-23 m reef slope with 15-25 m visibility. No certification required.

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

+₹1,000

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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 Lighthouse Boat Dive

Lighthouse works for complete beginners, non-swimmers, newly certified Open Water divers, and experienced divers on the same trip. Named for the century-old white lighthouse that still guides ships through the channel on Havelock's western coast, the reef sits 10–15 minutes by speedboat from the jetty and offers a gentle coral slope descending from 3m to 23m.

What makes Lighthouse genuinely special is its consistency: sea turtles are a regular sighting (especially February to April), visibility holds at 15–25m throughout the season, and the reef is dense with fish life from the shallow coral gardens all the way down the sandy slope. It's also one of the only Havelock sites suitable for night dives - the protected topography and mild currents make it safe to explore after dark, when the reef transforms entirely.

Total Duration

1.5–2 Hours

Underwater Time

30 min | 45 min (Pro)

Max Depth

12–18 Metres (Beginners)

Visibility

15–25m | 20–30m (Jan–Feb)

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 cover the deeper reef slope and maximise chances of a turtle sighting.

What's Included in Your Dive

Show up at the jetty - everything from the boat ride to your GoPro content is taken care of. Lighthouse is one of the seven reefs on our boat dive programme.

Included in All Packages

Speedboat transfer to Lighthouse - 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

Lighthouse 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
Extended time along the deeper reef slope (12–18m)
More opportunity to cover the coral garden, slope, and sandy bottom zones

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 Lighthouse - depth, fish, turtles, and the plan.

Step 2 · 10–15 Min

Speedboat to Lighthouse

Short speedboat ride along Havelock's western coast. The lighthouse structure is visible on shore as you approach the mooring buoy. Surface briefing before descent.

Step 3 · 30–45 Min

The Dive

Descend into the coral garden at 3–5m. Your instructor guides you along the reef - coral clusters, fish schools, rays on the sandy bottom, and with luck, a sea turtle. 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 Lighthouse

Lighthouse has the most consistent and varied marine life of any beginner-accessible site near Havelock. The site works across all depths: shallow coral gardens are packed with reef fish, the mid-slope hosts larger species and rays, and the sandy bottom produces macro surprises. Sea turtles are a realistic expectation rather than a lucky accident, particularly between February and April.

The Headliners

Green Sea Turtles - regularly spotted at Lighthouse, especially February to April; often resting on the reef or slowly grazing the coral garden
Unicornfish Schools - large, colourful, and unmistakable; dense formations around the reef top
Giant Trevally - powerful hunters that patrol the reef edges; exciting to watch in formation
Barracuda - schools hover in the water column above the reef; silver and silent
Eagle Rays & Stingrays - cross the sandy bottom at 18–20m; gliding, effortless

Reef Fish

Angelfish (Emperor, Regal, Six-bar) - multiple species at different depths
Butterflyfish - pairs on the coral garden; guaranteed sighting
Common bannerfish - signature Lighthouse species; long, trailing fin
Parrotfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, pufferfish, boxfish
Fusiliers - fast silver-and-yellow schools around the reef top
Clownfish in anemones throughout the shallow coral zone
Damselfish, chromis, gobies at the sand edge

Macro Life

Spiny Lobsters - in rock crevices along the reef base; most visible at dusk and on night dives
Mantis Shrimp - vivid colours in sandy rubble patches
Nudibranchs - multiple species on coral faces; excellent photography subjects
Anemone shrimp & porcelain crabs - at cleaning stations
Feather duster & tube worms - in the coral throughout the garden
Octopus - common; uses coral crevices as dens
Sea urchins, starfish, brittle stars, feather stars on the sandy zones

Night Dive - After Dark

Lighthouse is one of the only Havelock sites suitable for night diving - protected topography, consistent layout, mild currents
Bigeye snappers emerge in large numbers from coral caves
Squirrelfish and soldierfish - nocturnal species invisible in daytime
Sleeping parrotfish - encased in their protective mucus cocoons, visible on the coral
Spiny lobsters actively foraging on the open reef
Octopuses and cuttlefish hunting in the torchlight
The lighthouse beam visible on the surface during the safety stop - atmospheric and unique

Best Season for Marine Life

January–February - peak visibility (25–30m), maximum turtle sightings, manta rays occasional
February–April - prime turtle season; fish spawning brings large pelagic aggregations
November–December - post-monsoon recovery; excellent biodiversity, fewer crowds
October - shoulder season; plankton bloom attracts big fish; bargain pricing

About the Dive Site

Lighthouse reef sits on Havelock's western coast, in the channel between Havelock and Peel Island - about 2.5km from the main ferry jetty at Govind Nagar. The white lighthouse structure is visible on shore as you approach by boat. The reef is a classic fringing coral garden that slopes gently from 3m down to a sandy bottom at 23m, with the most productive zone between 5m and 18m.

Location

Site: Western coast of Havelock Island, Govind Nagar channel
GPS (Lighthouse beacon): 12.049° N, 92.965° E
Boat time: 10–15 minutes from Govind Nagar jetty
Mooring: Fixed mooring buoy - no anchor, reef protected
Note: Speed boat traffic in the channel is heavy during peak hours; dives planned for morning and afternoon windows to avoid ferry traffic

Conditions

Current: Mild to very mild (<0.5 knots); occasional gentle east drift mid-dive
Visibility: 15–25m peak season; 20–30m January–February
Water temperature: 26–29°C year-round
Sea conditions: Protected; among the calmest dive sites near Havelock
Night diving: Available - protected topography and consistent layout make this Havelock's primary night dive site

Best Time to Dive

November–March - peak season; 20–30m visibility, calmest seas, most turtles
January–February - best visibility of the year; manta rays occasional
October–November - "new season"; post-monsoon plankton productivity brings exceptional fish activity
April–May - good conditions; pre-monsoon wind building but visibility holds
June–September - not recommended; monsoon conditions, rough seas, reduced visibility

Depth Profile

3–5m Entry - shallow coral thickets, clownfish, anemones

5–12m Coral garden - peak fish life, butterflyfish, angels

12–18m Reef slope - turtles, rays, wider coral formations

18–23m Sandy bottom - macro life, gobies, sea urchins

What Makes This Site Stand Out

All-levels access - the only site near Havelock equally suited to first-timers and experienced divers at the same time
Sea turtle reliability - Lighthouse has the highest consistent turtle sighting rate of any Havelock dive site
Night diving - one of the only Havelock sites safe and accessible for night specialty dives; the reef looks completely different after dark
Mild conditions - rarely a no-dive day during peak season; currents stay below 0.5 knots in most conditions
Depth range - the gentle 3–23m slope means you can spend most of your dive in the prime 5–18m zone with excellent bottom time

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - Lighthouse is Havelock's most beginner-friendly dive site. The entry depth is just 3m, currents are very mild, and 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 12m, which covers the most productive part of the reef.

Turtles are a regular sighting at Lighthouse - it has the most consistent turtle encounters of any dive site near Havelock. Your best chances are between February and April, when green sea turtles are particularly active. They're often seen resting on the reef or slowly cruising the coral garden. Sightings aren't guaranteed, but they're common enough that most groups see them. The Pro upgrade gives you an extra 15 minutes underwater to maximise the chances.

Both include GoPro photos and videos of your dive. The standard package (₹6,000) is 30 minutes underwater at Lighthouse. The Pro upgrade (+₹1,000 = ₹7,000) gives you an extra 15 minutes underwater - 45 minutes total - plus 10 extra GoPro photos and 2 extra videos. The extended time lets you cover more of the reef slope and spend longer searching for turtles and rays.

Yes - Lighthouse is Havelock's primary night dive site. The protected topography, consistent layout, and mild currents make it safe after dark. The reef transforms completely at night: lobsters come out of their crevices, bigeye snappers emerge from coral caves, sleeping parrotfish rest in mucus cocoons on the reef, and the lighthouse beam is visible from the surface during your safety stop. Night dives are a separate booking - ask us about availability.

All three sites work for first-time divers, but they're quite different experiences. Nemo Reef is a shore entry with a shallow rubble reef (5–15m) - quick and accessible, ideal for a first dive. Tribe Gate is a 5-minute boat ride to a seamount with all five clownfish species and giant Tridacna clams. Lighthouse is a 10–15 minute boat ride to a full coral garden reef system - more variety, more depth range (3–23m), sea turtles, night diving, and the longest bottom times. It's the step up from the other two in terms of overall experience.

November to March is the peak window. January to February offers the best visibility of the year (20–30m) and the highest turtle sighting frequency. October to November is an excellent shoulder season - post-monsoon fish activity is exceptional and there are far fewer divers on the water. June to September is the monsoon season and diving is not recommended during those months due to rough seas and reduced visibility.

The listed price of ₹6,000 (standard) or ₹7,000 (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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Shailesh D2 days ago

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!
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Shraddha Rathod2 days ago

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 Rathod2 days ago

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 Kumar3 days ago

For Professional and cool scuba experience , these guys are awesome :)
Ranjani H G Vakoda3 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 Sharma4 days ago

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Shishupal Tayade4 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 Mangal4 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 Arya4 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 Nadig5 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! ✨