Will I see sea turtles at Turtle Beach, Havelock?

Sea turtles are an occasional sighting at Turtle Beach, usually in the deeper sections of the reef - the site is named for its history as a turtle nesting beach. Stingrays, however, are seen resting on the white sand on most dives, and the staghorn coral garden with its schooling fish makes every dive rewarding on its own.

What is the price for Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock?

Turtle Beach scuba diving is ₹7,000 per person, including the boat trip, full equipment, 1-on-1 instructor, free GoPro photos & videos. A Pro upgrade (+₹1,000) adds 15 extra minutes underwater.

Do I need a certification to dive Turtle Beach in Havelock?

No. Turtle Beach scuba diving is available without certification. Your 1-on-1 certified instructor handles everything in the water, and beginners stay within 12 m depth. The reef starts at just 2-3 m in calm, clear water, making it one of the easiest premium dives around Havelock.

What makes Turtle Beach different from other Havelock dive sites?

Turtle Beach has one of the largest intact staghorn coral gardens around Havelock, covering about 80% of the reef, and its remote location means very few divers visit - most days your group has the site to itself. Visibility of 20-40 m and very calm water make it a premium experience.

Turtle Beach scuba diving in Havelock Island, Andaman - Frogman Adventures boat dive

Diver with arms spread above an anemone and reef fish, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver swimming over a shallow sandy reef, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Coral rocks with a small blue starfish and branching coral, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver making a heart sign above branching coral, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Brown mushroom coral on the sandy reef floor, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Two divers behind anemones with a clownfish, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Diver showing OK signs above an anemone with small fish, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Two divers making shaka signs beside an anemone, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Divers making a heart sign above clownfish anemones, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

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

Diver waving over the coral with the instructor above, Turtle Beach scuba diving, Havelock Island

Course Code: FRG-TBH-HVL

Turtle Beach Scuba Diving Havelock

₹7,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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A pristine staghorn coral garden covering 80% of the reef, far from the crowds on Havelock's south-east coast. Calm, crystal-clear water with 20-40 m visibility, stingrays resting on white sand and occasional sea turtles. Non-swimmers welcome, 1-on-1 instructor.

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

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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 Turtle Beach Boat Dive

Turtle Beach is the dive for people who want the reef to themselves. Tucked away off Havelock's south-east coast, far from the busy dive circuit, the site protects one of the largest intact staghorn coral gardens around the island - a dense, healthy formation covering roughly 80% of the reef. The boat ride is longer than our other dives, and that distance is exactly why the coral here still looks the way reefs are supposed to look.

The reef starts at just 2–3 m and slopes gently to fine white sand at 15–18 m. Conditions are the calmest of any Frogman dive site - barely any current, minimal surge, and visibility that runs 20–40 m in season. Kuhl's stingrays rest on the sand on most dives, thousands of bannerfish and fusiliers school over the staghorn branches, and on lucky days a sea turtle - the site's namesake - cruises through the deeper sections.

Total Duration

2.5–4 Hours (Trip)

Underwater Time

30 min | 45 min (Pro)

Max Depth

12 Metres (Beginners)

Visibility

20–40m | Best Dec–Feb

Difficulty

All Levels - Non-Swimmers OK

Access

Premium Boat Trip - SE Coast

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 over the staghorn garden and a better chance of meeting a turtle on the deeper sand.

What's Included in Your Dive

Show up at the jetty - everything from the boat trip to your GoPro content is taken care of. Turtle Beach is one of the two premium sites on our boat diving in Havelock list.

Included in All Packages

Boat trip to Turtle Beach on Havelock's south-east coast
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

Turtle Beach 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 over the staghorn coral garden
More time on the deeper sand where turtles and stingrays appear

What to Bring

Swimwear - worn under your wetsuit
Towel and dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen only - this reef is pristine, help us keep it so
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 Turtle Beach - the staghorn garden, the stingrays, and the plan.

Step 2 · Boat Trip

Cruise to Turtle Beach

A scenic boat ride along Havelock's coast to the quiet south-east side. On the beach above the site, giant trees felled by the 2004 tsunami still stand as a striking sight. Surface briefing before descent.

Step 3 · 30–45 Min

The Dive

Descend onto the reef top at 2–3m. Your instructor guides you over the endless staghorn branches - schooling bannerfish, grazing parrotfish, clownfish in their anemones, stingrays on the white sand below. 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 Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach is built around one extraordinary feature: a staghorn coral garden covering about 80% of the reef, with tall branching corals forming a three-dimensional maze that shelters thousands of juvenile fish. Because so few divers visit, the coral is intact and the fish behave naturally - schools move through the branches like they have done it forever, and the whole reef feels untouched.

The Headliners

The Staghorn Garden - one of the largest intact staghorn coral formations around Havelock; a genuine underwater forest
Kuhl's Stingrays - regularly found resting on the fine white sand; calm and beautiful to watch
Sea Turtles - occasional visitors in the deeper sections; green and hawksbill turtles pass through the area
Humphead Parrotfish - you can actually hear them crunching on the coral
Barracuda & Trevally - schools patrol above the reef; manta rays appear on rare, lucky days

Reef Fish

Longfin bannerfish in schools of thousands - a signature Turtle Beach sight
Fusiliers shifting colour as they catch the sunlight
Clownfish and anemonefish in dense anemone patches
Butterflyfish and angelfish in pairs across the coral
Snappers, sweetlips, triggerfish, rabbitfish and needlefish
Groupers - including some very large residents - in the coral crevices

Macro Life

Nudibranchs - colourful and regularly spotted; a photographer's favourite
Lobsters - hiding in coral crevices, easiest to spot at the reef edges
Octopus & Squid - masters of camouflage among the coral heads
Feather Stars - opening and closing on the coral like they're breathing
Boring Clams - embedded in the sand and coral, flashing colour when you pass
Pipefish, Juvenile Boxfish & Cleaner Shrimp - small treasures for patient eyes; seahorses on very rare days

The Coral Itself

Staghorn coral dominates - fast-growing, antler-shaped branches that build the reef
Table coral, brain coral, cauliflower coral and mushroom coral fill the gaps
Fan corals and sea anemones add movement and colour
The coral here is notably healthy - low diver traffic has kept it pristine

Best Season for Marine Life

December–February - peak conditions; 30–40 m visibility and the calmest water
September–November - spawning season packs the reef with fish; a favourite window for experienced divers
March–May - warm, stable and clear; excellent all-round
Stingrays - resident year-round on the sand flats

About the Dive Site

Turtle Beach sits off the quiet south-east coast of Havelock Island, beside a small secluded beach that was once a sea turtle nesting site - which is how it got its name. The dive site is a shallow fringing reef sloping gently from 2–3 m at the top to fine white sand at 15–18 m. Its distance from the main dive circuit keeps diver traffic low, which is why the staghorn garden here has stayed so remarkably intact.

Location

Site: Off Turtle Beach, south-east coast of Havelock Island
Setting: Secluded - away from the main dive-boat routes
Access: Boat trip along the coast; plan for a relaxed half-morning
Entry: Boat entry into calm, shallow water (2–3 m)
Above water: Tsunami-felled giant trees on the beach make a striking sight during the surface interval

Conditions

Current: Very low to mild - the calmest of our dive sites
Surge: Minimal; the reef shelters the site
Visibility: 20–40 m in season; 30–40 m at its December–February best
Water temperature: 26–30°C year-round
Sea conditions: Protected and calm on almost every diveable day

Best Time to Dive

December–February - the absolute peak; calm seas and the year's best visibility
October–November - post-monsoon; fewer visitors and packed fish life
March–May - very good conditions before the monsoon builds
June–September - monsoon; the trip depends on day-to-day sea state

Depth Profile

2–5m Reef top - dense staghorn coral, schooling fish

5–10m Mid-reef - peak biodiversity, clownfish, parrotfish

10–15m Coral-to-sand transition - resting stingrays

15–18m White sand - macro life, occasional turtles

What Makes This Site Stand Out

The pristine staghorn garden - roughly 80% of the reef is covered in healthy, living staghorn coral; among the best coral cover you'll see anywhere in the Andamans
Solitude - low diver traffic means you often have the entire reef to your group alone
The calmest water - barely any current or surge; ideal for nervous first-timers
Best-in-class visibility - 30–40 m on peak-season days; the reef reveals itself all at once
The name has a story - a former turtle nesting beach; turtles still pass through the deeper sections

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - Turtle Beach is one of the easiest premium dives around Havelock. The reef starts at just 2–3 m, the water is the calmest of any of our sites, 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 12 m.

We'll be honest: turtle sightings at Turtle Beach are occasional, not guaranteed. The site is named for its history as a turtle nesting beach, and green and hawksbill turtles do pass through the deeper sections. What you will almost certainly see: stingrays resting on the white sand, thousands of schooling bannerfish, and the staghorn coral garden itself - which is the real star of this dive.

Both include GoPro photos and videos of your dive. The standard package (₹7,000) is 30 minutes underwater at Turtle Beach. The Pro upgrade (+₹1,000 = ₹8,000) gives you an extra 15 minutes underwater - 45 minutes total - plus 10 extra GoPro photos and 2 extra videos. The extended time means more of the staghorn garden and longer on the deeper sand where the turtles and rays appear.

Two reasons: the boat trip is longer - the site sits on Havelock's quiet south-east coast, away from the usual dive circuit - and the experience is genuinely premium. You get one of the healthiest coral gardens in the Andamans, 20–40 m visibility, and very often a reef with no other divers on it. The extra travel is exactly what has kept this reef pristine.

Lighthouse is Havelock's most reliable site for turtle sightings and has more depth variety. The Aquarium is a quick, sheltered dive packed with reef fish close to the jetty. Turtle Beach is the escape - a longer trip to a pristine, uncrowded staghorn coral garden with the best visibility and calmest water of the three. If coral and solitude matter most to you, choose Turtle Beach.

December to February is the peak - calm seas, 28–30°C water and 30–40 m visibility. October–November and March–May are excellent too, with fewer visitors. During the June–September monsoon the longer boat trip depends on sea conditions, so we confirm Turtle Beach bookings against the weather a day in advance.

The listed price of ₹7,000 (standard) or ₹8,000 (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

best experience
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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