PADI Open Water Diver in Andamans | PADI OWD in Havelock

Group Size	Cost Per Person
1	31860

Trip introduction

The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the most widely recognized scuba course in the world. It is valid around the world, and does not need to be renewed. And where better to get your Open Water Diver training than in the the Andamans? The Andamans have gorgeous reefs, teeming with colourful marine life. On this course, you'll get 4 days to explore the blue ocean, scuba diving at Havelock Island, going as deep as 18 metres or 59 feet.

For this certification, you'll be training in shallow water near the shore, doing two shore dives, and heading out in a boat for two more dives.

IMPORTANT: You'll need to pass a 10 minute floating test and 200 metres swimming/300 metres swimming with snorkel and fins.

Destination

The PADI Open Water Diver course takes place in Havelock Island, where the teal blue waters, soft white sand, and lush greenery is the perfect stage for your diving course. The Andamans have a wide range of marine life, with clean water and high visibility, making it a paradise for scuba divers.

Destination highlights

Sign up to get your PADI Open Water Diver certification. | Go as deep as 18 meters and explore tropical reefs and fish. | Learn diving with expert dive instructors in a tropical paradise. | Learn the skills you need to dive in deeper waters.

Activity Details

Offer Scuba License
Yes

License Name
PADI Open Water Diver

License International
Yes

Course Language Option
English and Hindi

Number Of Dives
4

Avg Dive Duration
45 mins

Hotel Transfer
NA

Maximum Depth
18 metres

Travel Insurance
No

License Issued Recoginized By
Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Is Splited Days
4 days

Guide Student Ratio
1 to 4

Maximum Weight
100 kgs

Maximum Height
6.5 feet

Trip details

Pick up point
There is no pick-up for this trip.
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Drop off point
There is no drop-off for this trip.

Mode of transport
NA

Start point
Sea Shell Resort, Beach 2, Govindnagar, Havelock Island
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Time of departure
07:30

Time of return
16:00
Day 1 of PADI OWD: Theory, videos, swim test

Make sure you eat a light breakfast before heading out for the day. You'll have to report to the dive centre by 07:00 hrs. You'll fill in the paperwork and then begin the training. You'll spend a large part of the day studying the theory of diving and watching videos to understand techniques. You will also head out for a swim or snorkel test. After this, you'll be done for today. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please.

Day 1 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00 AM

Food

Food variations NA

Day 2 of PADI OWD: Confined water skills, training dive

Grab your breakfast and head out for a fun session. You'll be putting your dive gear on and learning the confined water skills today. But the highlight of the day is definitely your first dive! You'll see some great underwater life, practise your underwater moves with your dive buddy and instructors, and then return to the shore. When it's over, you'll have the rest of the day to do as you please.

Day 2 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00 AM

Food

Food variations NA

Day 3 of PADI OWD: Confined water skills, training dive

You'll be more confident today, and will be ready to learn the more advanced confined water skills today. You'll get to practise those skills on your second training dive. When the day is over, you'll return to the dive centre to log your progress. After that, the day is yours to spend as you please.

Day 3 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00 AM

Food

Food variations NA

Day 4 of PADI Open Water Diver

The final day of the PADI Open Water Diver course is set aside for the deeper dives. These dives take place from a boat, so you'll go out and enjoy a day of fun out on the water. You'll go as deep as 18 metres today. The course ends with a final exam. If you've completed your tasks successfully, you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. Congratulations!

Day 4 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00 AM

Food

Food variations NA

Day 1 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00:00

Day 2 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00:00

Day 3 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00:00

Day 4 Milestone

Start point
Dive centre

End point
Dive centre

Day start time
07:00:00

Food

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policy for Open Water Diving in Havelock is as follows:

Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to departure of the scuba diving trip in Andamans: 98% of the total amount is refunded, minus any transaction charges.

Cancellations made 15 days or more before departure of the scuba diving trip in the Andamans: 50% of the total amount is refunded, minus any transaction charges.

Cancellations made 0-15 days before departure of the scuba diving trip in the Andamans: No refund provided.

No show: No refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting a flat fee of INR 200 per person. This is a cancellation fee levied by The Great Next.

Rules on trip

You will receive a briefing before the scuba diving in the Andamans session begins. These are strictly to be adhered to.

Some general rules for diving are:

Do not touch, break or collect coral pieces, shells, or seaweed.

Do not dive alone or attempt to swim away from your group on your own.

Do not consume any form of alcohol or drugs before diving.

If for any reason the student cannot complete the certification requirements, an intermediary certification or referral form will be given instead.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
You will receive a PADI Medical Form once your booking is confirmed, to ensure that you are fit for scuba diving in the Andamans. If you answer Yes to any of the questions, you will have to bring a signed medical certificate from a physician, without which you will not be allowed to swim.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
- The PADI Open Water Diver course in Havelock Island.
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Includes / Excludes
Includes

All PADI course material and paperwork for the PADI Open Water Diver course

4 open water dives of 45 mins duration each - 2 dives from the shore, and 2 from a boat

Confined/shallow water training sessions

All required training including 5 theory modules, equipment orientation, trouble-shooting techniques

All necessary diving equipment

Supervision by a dive instructor

Boat transfers to dive sites where required

PADI certification and log-book (upon successful completion of the course)

All applicable taxes

Excludes

Accommodation of any kind

Insurance

Personal expenses

Any additional expenses incurred due to illness, injury, medical emergency evacuations, weather emergencies

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear

Swim wear

One light tee or cover-up for boat ride

Not to wear - Jewellery or watches

Heavily embellished swimwear

Anything that restricts your movement

What not to Wear

Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming

Restrictive clothing

Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide

All PADI study material required

All scuba equipment required

Boat for open water dives

You need to get

Towel

Swimwear

Underwater camera (optional)

Dry snacks

ID card

Sunscreen

Light backpack

Water bottle
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication only.

PADI Open Water Diver

Trip introduction

Destination

Destination highlights

Activity Details

Trip details

Day 1 of PADI OWD: Theory, videos, swim test

Day 1 Milestone

Food

Day 2 of PADI OWD: Confined water skills, training dive

Day 2 Milestone

Food

Day 3 of PADI OWD: Confined water skills, training dive

Day 3 Milestone

Food

Day 4 of PADI Open Water Diver

Day 4 Milestone

Food

Day 1 Milestone

Day 2 Milestone

Day 3 Milestone

Day 4 Milestone

Food

Food

Food

Food

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Cancellation policy

Rules on trip

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Adventure things to do in Andamans

Other scuba destinations

Top scuba destinations in India

Scuba diving - blogs

Includes / Excludes

Includes

Excludes

What to Wear

What to Wear

What not to Wear

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

You need to get

Medical Kit

Directions towards the Pick up Point

Directions towards the Start Point

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