Scuba Diving in Havelock Cost: Prices, Dive Sites and Who Can Dive
Scuba diving in Havelock cost explained: Discover Scuba Dive and course prices, dive sites, age and medical rules, and the best months to dive.
Scuba diving in Havelock cost depends on one choice more than any other: a single first dive or a full certification. A Discover Scuba Dive, the beginner's boat dive, is listed at about ₹4,500 to ₹6,500 per person on the operator pages we checked. A full Open Water course costs several times that. This guide gives both, the dive sites, the age and health rules, and the months to dive.
Figures were checked in October 2026 on operator and guide pages. Operators set their own prices and often change them, so confirm with the dive centre before you pay. If you are brand new to diving, our first scuba dive guide explains what the day feels like. This post covers the money and the rules.
Scuba diving in Havelock: prices in one view
Option | Indicative price per person | What it is |
|---|---|---|
Discover Scuba Dive (boat) | About ₹4,500 to ₹6,500 | One guided dive, no certificate needed |
PADI Open Water Diver | About ₹26,000 to ₹32,000 | Four days, four ocean dives |
Advanced Open Water Diver | About ₹22,000 to ₹26,000 | Two to three days, five dives |
One operator page lists the Discover Scuba Dive at ₹6,500, with ₹7,000 crossed out. Another guide gives the wider range. The course prices come from a single guide and should be treated as indicative. Ask each centre for a written price and a list of inclusions.
A palm-fringed beach on Havelock Island.
Discover Scuba Dive in Havelock: cost and what you get
The Discover Scuba Dive is the usual first dive. A certified instructor stays beside you from the start. You do not need to be a strong swimmer. Depth is shallow, with a maximum of about 12 metres on the operator page we checked.
What the price usually includes
On the listing we saw, the price covered a PADI or SSI instructor, checked equipment, the boat, a dive certificate for the experience, snacks and drinks, first aid and towels. Another guide says photography is included. This varies by operator, so ask.
What can cost extra
Underwater photos or video, if not included
Transfers from your hotel
A longer or second dive
Hotel pick-up from the far side of the island
How long does it take?
Expect two to three hours in total. Sessions on the listing started at 6:00 am, 8:00 am and 10:00 am, with check-in about half an hour earlier. Time underwater is shorter, often 30 to 45 minutes.
Scuba course cost in Havelock
If you want to dive properly, a certification course is the next step.
Open Water Diver
The Open Water course takes about four days with four ocean dives. The guide we checked listed a prerequisite of a 200 metre swim and a 10 minute float, so unlike the Discover dive, you do need to swim. This course lets you dive independently with a buddy to a set depth anywhere in the world.
Advanced Open Water Diver
The Advanced course takes two to three days with five specialty dives. You need Open Water first. It opens deeper sites and different skills.
Is a course worth it on a holiday?
Only if diving is a main reason for your trip. A course takes four days, which is most of a short Andaman holiday. For most travellers a Discover Scuba Dive plus snorkelling is the better use of time. Our Andaman water sports guide compares the options.
Havelock dive sites and who they suit
Site | Level | Depth |
|---|---|---|
Nemo Reef | Beginner and training | About 5 to 12 m |
Lighthouse | All levels, also night dives | About 8 to 18 m |
Barracuda Channel | Intermediate | About 15 to 25 m |
Minerva Ledge | Intermediate to advanced | About 12 to 20 m |
Dixon's Pinnacle | Advanced, deep | About 18 to 35 m |
Other pages also name Red Pillar and the SS Inchkett wreck. Beginners dive at the shallow sites, usually Nemo Reef. Dixon's Pinnacle needs experience and is not for first dives.
Who can scuba dive in Havelock?
Age
Operators set their own minimum age. One listing says 12, with a maximum of 55. Our own guide says typically around ten. Confirm with the centre, especially for children.
Health
You fill in a health form before diving. Be completely honest. Conditions such as asthma or other respiratory illness, back problems, heart conditions and pregnancy may rule you out or need a doctor's approval. If in doubt, ask your doctor before you travel.
Swimming
For a Discover Scuba Dive you do not need to swim well, but you should be comfortable in water. A course requires a basic swim test.
Flying afterwards
Do not fly within about a day of diving. Plan your last dive well before a flight home. Our guide suggests leaving a full day.
Best time to dive in Havelock
October to April is the usual window, with December to April the peak. Seas are calmer and visibility is better. The monsoon, roughly May to September, brings rough weather, and some dive centres close. October is a transition month. Book ahead from December to March.
How to choose a dive centre
Cost matters, but safety matters more. Look for these points.
Certified instructors from a recognised agency such as PADI or SSI.
Small groups, ideally one instructor to a few divers.
Well-kept equipment that is checked before each dive.
A clear health form and a briefing before you enter the water.
Honest answers about inclusions and extra costs.
Do not pick the cheapest centre only because of the price. Our Andaman budget guide explains where to save and what never to cut.
A simple budget for two divers
For a couple doing one Discover Scuba Dive each, at the ₹6,500 price on one listing, the cost is ₹13,000. At the lower end of the wider range, it is ₹9,000. Add snorkelling, transfers and photos if they are not included. Compare this with the full trip cost in our Andaman tour cost per person guide.
Where to stay for diving
Staying near a dive centre saves time. Barefoot at Havelock has an on-site dive centre, and SeaShell Havelock has a certified dive shop. See Barefoot at Havelock and SeaShell Havelock. For a trip built around diving, look at the Andaman Havelock Dive Retreat.
Our advice
Start with a Discover Scuba Dive. If you love it, add a second dive on another day. Keep the course for a future trip. Book the morning slot, when the sea is calmest. Compare written inclusions rather than headline prices. And do not dive if you are unwell or have had a cold. A missed dive is a small cost. A mistake underwater is not.
Frequently asked questions
How much does scuba diving in Havelock cost?
A Discover Scuba Dive is listed at about ₹4,500 to ₹6,500 per person. A full Open Water course is listed at about ₹26,000 to ₹32,000. Operators set their own prices, so confirm before booking.
Is scuba diving in Havelock safe for beginners?
Yes, with a certified instructor and a good dive centre. Beginner dives are shallow and guided one-to-one or in very small groups. Be honest on the health form.
Can non-swimmers scuba dive in Havelock?
Yes, for a Discover Scuba Dive. You do not need to swim well, but you should be comfortable in water. A certification course requires a swim test.
What is the minimum age for scuba diving in Havelock?
It varies by operator, from about 10 to 12. Confirm with the centre.
What is the best month for scuba diving in Havelock?
October to April, with December to April the peak. The monsoon months are rough.
How long is a Discover Scuba Dive?
Allow two to three hours in total, with about 30 to 45 minutes underwater.
Plan your Havelock dive with us
We pair the right dive centre with the right stay and plan the ferry around your dive day. Explore our Andaman and Nicobar destination guide, see the Andaman Havelock Dive Retreat package, or talk to a trip designer.
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