PADI Certified Non-Swimmers Welcome From ₹3,500 + GST

PADI Discover Scuba Diving
(DSD) in Havelock

Get PADI certified with a full-day Discover Scuba Diving experience. Theory, confined water training, and an open water dive at Havelock's best sites.

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DSD Dive Packages

Choose your adventure — each site offers a unique underwater experience

Shore Dive
DSD – Nemo Reef
From₹3,500₹2,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Shore DSD at Nemo Reef. Full cylinder experience with 40 min underwater at Havelock's most accessible dive site.
Boat Dive
DSD – Red Pillar
From₹4,500₹3,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Red Pillar. Deeper reef with vibrant corals and marine life, full cylinder dive experience.
Boat Dive
DSD – Tribe Gate
From₹5,500₹4,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Tribe Gate. Crystal clear waters with excellent visibility and diverse marine encounters.
Boat Dive
DSD – Juvi’s
From₹6,500₹5,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Juvi's. Premium dive site with stunning coral formations and abundant sea life.
Boat Dive
DSD – Lighthouse
From₹6,500₹5,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Lighthouse. One of Havelock's most beautiful dive sites with dramatic underwater topography.
Boat Dive
DSD – Slope
From₹6,500₹5,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at The Slope. Gradual reef slope with diverse marine ecosystems and great visibility.
Boat Dive
DSD – Turtle Beach
From₹7,500₹6,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Turtle Beach. Premium site known for sea turtle sightings and pristine coral gardens.
Boat Dive
DSD – Aquarium
From₹7,500₹6,500+ GST
30 Min Underwater
Boat DSD at Aquarium. Havelock's top dive site with incredible biodiversity and crystal clear waters.

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving - More Than Just a Try Dive

The PADI DSD goes beyond a regular try dive. You still explore Havelock’s reefs, but the focus is on teaching you real diving skills.

Why choose the PADI DSD?

Earn Credit: If you decide to continue to the PADI Open Water Diver course, this dive can count as Credit towards your certification!

Learn Skills: You won’t just be dragged around underwater. You will learn how to clear your mask, recover your regulator, and control your buoyancy.
Full Experience: This package typically includes a longer briefing and more time focused on underwater technique compared to a standard recreational try dive.

Meeting Point

Frogman Dive Center (Govind Nagar Beach No. 3) (Located near the main market. We start here for gear fitting.) (Google Map)

Dive Slots & Duration

Start Time: 05:00 AM | 06:30 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:30 AM | 11:00 AM
Total Duration: Approx. 3.5 to 4 Hours (This is longer than standard dives due to the training component).

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Package Price & Inclusions

Price: ₹3,500 – ₹7,500 per person + GST
Ratio: Small Group or 1:1 Instruction
Site: Nemo Reef (Shore) or Boat Option (Specify if your DSD is boat or shore)
Credit: Counts towards Open Water Course
PADI Fees: Registration Included

Complimentary Add-ons

FREE HD Underwater Photos & Videos
FREE Hotel Pickup & Drop (Within 5 KM radius)
PADI Digital Registration
Souvenir Digital Certificate

Want more time underwater? Add extra 15 mins to any dive for just ₹1,500/-

What You Will Learn (The Skills)

This is the key difference between a DSD and a regular Try Dive. In shallow water, you will practice these safety skills:

Regulator Recovery: How to find your breathing mouthpiece if it falls out of your mouth.
Mask Clearing: How to easily remove water from your mask without surfacing.
Equalization: Techniques to keep your ears comfortable as you descend.
Buoyancy Control: Basics of using your BCD jacket to float neutrally.

Your DSD Itinerary

Step 1:

Theory Session (30 Mins): Your instructor introduces the equipment and explains the physics of diving using the PADI participant guide. You will understand how diving works.

Step 2:

Confined Water Practice (30 Mins): We head to the shallow water (waist deep). You will kneel down and practice the skills listed above until you feel totally comfortable.

Step 3:

The Open Water Dive (45 Mins): Now the fun begins! We swim out to the reef. You will actually dive, using your new skills to move through the water. We explore the coral gardens and look for marine life.

Step 4:

Debriefing & Logging: Back on land, we log your dive. If you want to continue to the full certification course, your instructor will sign off on your progress.

Discover Scuba Diving FAQs

What is PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) in Andaman?

PADI DSD is a structured half-day scuba experience designed by PADI – the world’s largest dive training agency. Unlike a basic “try dive”, the DSD includes theory, confined water skills training, and a full open water dive. No certification needed, but it counts toward your PADI Open Water if you decide to continue.

What is the difference between a try dive and PADI DSD?

A basic try dive (like our shore dive or boat dive) is a guided experience where you follow your instructor. The PADI DSD teaches you actual diving skills – mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control – making you a more capable and confident diver.

Do I need to know swimming for Discover Scuba Diving at Havelock?

No swimming skills required. You’ll practice all skills in shallow, confined water first. Your PADI instructor is with you throughout the entire experience and controls your buoyancy in open water.

Does the DSD make me a certified diver?

No, the DSD is not a certification course. However, the skills you learn and the dive you log can be credited toward the PADI Open Water course if you decide to get certified during your trip to Andaman.

How long does Discover Scuba Diving take at Havelock?

The full DSD experience takes about 3-4 hours: 30 minutes theory, 30 minutes confined water skills, and 45 minutes open water dive, plus gear fitting and debrief.

Can I take photos during my DSD dive in Andaman?

Your instructor carries a GoPro and captures photos and video throughout your dive. These are included in the price. We don’t recommend bringing your own camera on your first dive – focus on the experience!