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.
Lighthouse Pro Upgrade
+15 min underwater (45 min total) · 10 extra photos + 2 extra videos
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.
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.
Show up at the jetty - everything from the boat ride to your GoPro content is taken care of.
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.
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.
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.
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 (₹5,500) is 30 minutes underwater at Lighthouse. The Pro upgrade (+₹1,000 = ₹6,500) 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 ₹5,500 (standard) or ₹6,500 (Pro) excludes GST. 18% GST applies as per Indian government regulations, bringing the totals to ₹6,490 and ₹7,670 respectively. Your invoice will show the full GST breakdown.
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