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  • Scuba Diving in Port Blair

    Scuba diving in Port Blair is one of the best diving adventures you can experience in India. The Indian Ocean surrounding the Andaman Islands are fresh and clear and its underwater universe boasts wonderful coral reefs, vivid marine creatures and stunning seabed gardens.

    About Port Blair

    The capital of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair is well connected to mainland India and attracts tourists from all over the world. Port Blair is the first stop for everyone coming into the Andamans, and is truly the perfect introduction to these lovely islands.

    The land has a rich culture, immortalized in the many museums and historical sites. It has plentiful silver beaches fringed with swaying palm trees, tropical rain forests and mangroves, on the outskirts of the city. The warm, clean waters offer great visibility making scuba diving in Port Blair is one of the most popular activities.

    Dive sites In Port Blair

    Chidiya Tapu, a small fishing village, is a 2-hour ride away from Port Blair and is the gateway to a number of dive sites. To access most of the dive sites, you need to take a ferry out into the sea. You can enjoy the feel of the breeze blowing through your hair as you journey there. Dive destinations around Chidiya Tapu include Cinque Island, Passage Island, Munda Pahar Beach, Parrot's Rock and Suar Mundi. North Bay, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and the islands of Rutland are other popular dive locations.

    Once under the sea, you'll be swimming with a variety of vibrant fish like bump heads, wrasse, triggerfish, butterflyfish, sweetlips, giant trevally, barracuda, yellow snappers and neon fusiliers. You can spot tons of purple coral and white fan coral gracing the seabed and bobbing around; many parrotfish, dolphins, lionfish, turtles, giant lobsters, schools of bluefin trevally and many more.

    Other things to see and do in Port Blair

    Be sure to catch the sound and light show at the Cellular Jail, a colonial prison that stands grim with the tales of its tortured inmates. Port Blair has various museums to explore: the Samudrika Naval Museum and the Anthropological Museum are like a doorway to a whole new world. At Chidiya Tapu, you can walk along the beach and witness spectacular crimson-hued sunsets.

    Level of diving courses in Port Blair

    If you're a beginner who is just dipping your toes into scuba diving, then you can sign up for a Try Dive or a Discover Scuba Dive. You don't need to possess any swimming skills and it's perfect for those who do not have the time for a certified course. Find out more about scuba diving for non-swimmers in our blog post, Scuba Diving in Andamans for Beginners.

    But, if you're looking to get certified, you can go in for a PADI Scuba diver or PADI Open Water Diver course. Both these courses will get you a PADI certificate; however, the PADI Open Water Diver course gives you an advanced skill set and offers more number of dives. You can enroll in a PADI Advanced Open Water Diving Course once you've completed the PADI Open Water Diver course.

    Scuba Diving in Port Blair Summary

    • State: Andaman Nicobar
    • Nearest city: Port Blair
    • Total days:1-4 days
    • Grade: Easy to Advance
    • Max depth:40-60 feet
    • Season: October to May
    • Avg temperature:23-30 degree Celsius

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  • Best time to go/Weather

    The best time to go scuba diving in this Andaman Island is between October and May. During these winter and summer months, the weather is pleasant and the waters are still, hence accounting for excellent visibility.

  • Scuba Diving in Port Blair - Route Map / Altitude Map

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  • Scuba Diving in Port Blair - Frequently Asked Questions

    What do I need to carry for scuba diving in Port Blair?

    You're not required to carry any scuba diving equipment as the tour operator will provide all the scuba diving gear including oxygen tanks and diving suit. Keep yourself informed and read about what equipment you’ll be using for scuba diving. You should carry an extra pair of clothes, sandals or flip-flops, sunscreen and sunglasses when you won't be diving.

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    Do I need to know how to swim for scuba diving in Port Blair?

  • Getting There

    There are regular flights to Port Blair from major cities of India. Once there, you can use local transport to reach your dive centre. When your dive sites are off-shore, your operator will arrange for a ferry to take you there.

    What To Wear

    You will be provided with a dive suit needed for scuba diving by your scuba operator. You will have to wear a comfortable swimsuit, swimming trunks or bikini underneath the dive suit. Other than that, you will have to wear cotton or quick-dry t-shirts/dress, shorts, sunglasses and hats when you're on a boat ride travelling to the dive site.

    What To Carry

    All the necessary diving equipment and gear including scuba tanks, masks, wetsuit, etc will be provided by the scuba operator. Be sure to carry loose clothes for when you’re not diving, sun protective gear, a water bottle; to keep yourself hydrated and light snacks.

    Preparation/Fitness

    Scuba diving beginners don’t particularly need any preparation; however, it is an added bonus if you’re fit and you maintain an exercise regime. You can perform yoga, some breathing and cardio exercise prior to your scuba diving session (avoid 24 hours before dive) to gain control over your breathing and build stamina. Being fit makes your scuba diving trip that much more enjoyable.

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