Best Scuba Diving in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

For a Discover Scuba Diving experience, you dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres, which is the PADI standard for introductory dives. Certified Open Water divers can go to 18 metres, and Advanced Open Water divers can reach 30 metres. Most of the best marine life in Andaman sits between 8-18 metres, so even a first-time dive puts you where the good stuff is.

Wear a swimsuit or comfortable clothes you do not mind getting wet. We provide full dive gear including a wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, and fins. Avoid wearing jewellery or anything loose that could fall off underwater. Bring a change of clothes and a towel for after the dive. We have shower and locker facilities at our dive centre so you can freshen up before heading out.

Scuba diving in Andaman operates from October to May each year. During the monsoon months (June to September), the sea conditions are too rough and dive centres shut down. If you are visiting between October and May, diving is available daily, weather permitting. We run morning and afternoon dive sessions seven days a week during the season.

Yes, Frogman Adventures is a registered PADI dive centre. You can complete your PADI Open Water certification in Andaman over 3-4 days, which includes classroom sessions, confined water practice, and four open water dives. Your certification is valid worldwide and never expires. We also offer Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver courses for those who want to go further. It is also one of the more affordable places in the world to get certified.

Havelock has over 15 mapped dive sites. Our favourites include Nemo Reef (great for beginners, full of clownfish and corals), Johnny’s Gorge (dramatic rock formations, reef sharks, and big schools of fish), Dixon’s Pinnacle (an advanced site with strong currents and pelagic species), The Wall (a vertical drop-off that goes beyond 40 metres), and the SS Inchkeith (a WWII-era shipwreck). We pick the best site each day based on conditions and your experience level.

Frogman Adventures offers several options: Shore Dive at Rs. 2,500 (beach entry, ideal for first-timers), Boat Dive at Red Pillar for Rs. 3,500 (deeper site, richer marine life), PADI Discover Scuba Diving at Rs. 3,500 + GST (full intro course with certificate), and PADI Open Water certification at Rs. 28,000 + GST (3-4 day course, internationally valid). All packages include hotel pickup and drop, full equipment, a dedicated PADI instructor, and free underwater photos and videos.

Shore diving means you walk into the water from the beach and dive at a nearby reef. It is simpler, quicker, and a good starting point for nervous first-timers. Boat diving takes you further offshore to deeper, more pristine sites that you cannot reach from shore — the coral is healthier, the fish are bigger, and you are more likely to see turtles, rays, and reef sharks. At Frogman, our boat dive at Red Pillar is our most popular option because the site is spectacular and it feels like a proper dive.