Scuba Diving Prices in the Andamans – All you need to know
The following is our price list for the 2021-2022 season.
A word of pricing – while I know it seems self-serving to say so, we really do not recommend choosing dive centers purely on the basis of price. While diving does follow common standards set by a central agency, so do schools. Yet we don’t pick schools purely on the basis of price, do we?
How to pick a dive center is going to be the basis of a different post soon, but the short answer is – the experience of the instructors, their commitment to making sure that you are having a good time, the way diving is conducted, the group sizes, etc: all of these play a big role in determining the “Fun” factor of your dive trip.
And here, we have a very simple philosophy for you on how we run our operations: our approach is to run a dive center in a way that would make us happy if we or our friends/family were the customers here.
In any case, here are the prices.
They are valid until September 2022, they can be revised at any time prior if we choose, they are not binding unless quoted over email, blahblah-more-lawyer-talk. You know how that goes. Also note that 18% GST extra applies on all diving prices – other than that, the prices are inclusive, with no hidden catches or surprises.
Intro Programs For Beginners / Scuba Diving Prices for Beginners in the Andamans
The following half-day programs are designed for beginners who want to get a taste of scuba. No swimming skills needed!
| Program | Havelock | Neil |
| PADI DSD / Boat Half-day boat trip and Discover Scuba Diving session, consisting of in-water training, one guided dive with an instructor, dive log and registration with PADI |
Rs. 6,500 | Rs. 6,500 |
| PADI DSD / Shore Half-day introductory Discover Scuba Diving session, consisting of in-water training, one guided dive with an instructor, dive log and registration with PADI |
Rs. 4,500 | n/a |
| Single Day / 2 Dive DSD Program Full day session, starting with a PADI Shore DSD program in the morning, followed by a PADI boat DSD in the afternoon (subject to instructor discretion) |
Rs. 10,000 | n/a |
| Additional Boat DSDs Additional boat DSDs conducted within a week of the initial boat or shore DSD |
Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Upgrade to Scuba Diver certification For boat/shore DSD participants only |
Rs. 14,000 | Rs. 14,000 |
Also, please note that in Neil, we only offer intro programs off the boat - shore programs are not possible (well, they are possible, but not worth it).
More information on the Try Diving / Intro to Scuba programs.
Diving Courses / Scuba Diving Prices in the Andamans to get certified
As a PADI 5-star dive center, we are proud to present a full array of training courses, all the way from a beginner to an instructor.
Course prices include everything needed for your training – equipment rental, mandatory materials, certification charges, boat fees, etc. There are no hidden surprises. And with all our training, the course duration is determined by the student and their pace of learning – if you need more training time, that is included at no extra charge.
COURSES FOR BEGINNERS
| COURSE | # of dives | # of days | Prices – Havelock | Prices –Neil |
| PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE Intermediate certification program – up to 12m |
2 | 1.5 | Rs, 17,000 | Rs, 17,000 |
| PADI OPEN WATER COURSE Full entry-level diver certification – up to 18m |
4 | 4 | Rs. 27,500 | Rs. 27,500 |
| PADI OPEN WATER COURSE – REFERRAL Completion of 4 OW dives, cost of certification not included |
4 | 2 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 16,000 |
| PADI OPEN WATER + ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE COMBO Second level of certification – up to 30m |
9 | 5-6 | Rs. 49,500 | Rs. 49,500 |
Note: The price of the Advanced course is discounted substantially – this price is only available for divers who have completed the Open Water course with us and want to do the Advanced course immediately after.
COURSES FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
CORE SCUBA DIVING COURSES
|
COURSE |
# of dives |
# of days |
Prices – Havelock |
Prices –Neil |
|
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER |
5 |
2-3 |
Rs, 26,500 |
Rs, 26,500 |
|
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER CPR/FIRST AID |
0 |
1 |
Rs. 11,000 |
Rs. 11,000 |
|
PADI RESCUE DIVER |
2 |
3 |
Rs. 20,000 |
Rs. 20,000 |
|
PADI RESCUE + EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER COMBO |
2 |
3 |
Rs 27,000 |
Rs 27,000 |
More information on continued education programs for certified divers.
SCUBA DIVING PADI SPECIALTY COURSES
|
COURSE |
# of dives | # of days | Prices – Havelock | Prices –Neil |
|
CORAL REEF DIVER |
4 |
2 |
Rs, 14,000 |
Rs, 14,000 |
|
BUOYANCY BOOTCAMP |
2 |
1 |
Rs. 8,000 |
Rs. 8,000 |
|
PADI DEEP SPECIALTY |
3 |
2-3 |
Rs. 18,000 |
Rs. 18,000 |
|
PADI SIDEMOUNT SPECIALTY |
3 |
2 |
Rs. 18,000 |
Rs. 18,000 |
|
PADI NITROX SPECIALTY |
0 |
1 |
Rs. 9,000 |
Rs. 9,000 |
|
ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS COMBO |
6 |
3 |
Rs. 39,000 |
Rs. 39,000 |
| UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Add Rs 4000 for certification |
4 | 2 | Rs. 12,500 |
Rs. 12,500 |
We also offer NIGHT, NAVIGATION and SEARCH & RECOVERY specialties (as well as BOAT DIVING, COMPUTER DIVING and DRIFT DIVING, if you want). Please contact us for more info on these programs.
More information on continued education programs for certified divers.
Scuba Diving Prices in the Andamans for Fun Diving
For certified divers only. Prices include gear rental, boat fees, snacks on the boat and group sizes of 4 divers or less per guide, typically.
|
DIVES (Days / Dives) |
HAVELOCK |
NEIL |
|
1 day / 2 dives |
Rs. 7,000 |
Rs. 7,000 |
|
2 days / 4 dives |
Rs. 14,000 |
Rs. 14,000 |
|
3 days / 6 dives |
Rs. 20,500 |
Rs. 20,500 |
|
4 days / 8 dives |
Rs. 27,000 |
Rs. 27,000 |
|
5 days / 10 dives |
Rs. 33,500 |
Rs. 33,500 |
|
6 days / 12 dives |
Rs. 40,000 |
Rs. 40,000 |
|
Additional Diving (After 6 days) |
Rs. 6,300 |
Rs. 6,300 |
A discount of 10% on the above prices is applicable for people that have their own equipment (BCD and regulator).
|
OTHER ACTIVITIES |
HAVELOCK |
NEIL |
|
Afternoon Dive |
Rs 5,000 |
Rs 4,500 |
|
Night Dive |
Rs. 4,000 |
n/a |
|
Dawn Dive |
Rs 5,000 |
Rs 5,000 |
|
Remote Trip surcharge |
Varies |
Varies |
|
Barren Isl/Invis Banks |
n/a |
Rs 25,000 |
|
Quick refresher |
Free |
Free |
|
Full refresher + 1 dive |
Rs 5000 |
Rs 5000 |
|
Private instructor - per day/part |
Rs. 2,000 |
Rs 2,000 |
|
Private guide - per day/part |
Rs 1,500 |
Rs 1,500 |
For people who have their own gear (BCD/regulator), there is a discount of Rs 300 for dawn/afternoon/night dives and a discount of Rs 1,000 for Barren Island/Invisible Banks/Expedition Trips.
More info on our dive trips for certified divers.
Professional Training
As India’s first/oldest instructor training facility, we offer PADI Divemaster and PADI Assistant Instructor training courses all year long. In addition, we also offer PADI Instructor Development Courses (PADI IDCs) several times a year.
Please contact us for more information on professional training / more information on Scuba Diving Prices in the Andamans (Havelock and Neil)
