Scuba Diving in Neil Island

Scuba Diving in Neil Island

Scuba diving is diving underwater with the help of an underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater. This activity is conducted under the supervision of a professional certified Divemaster who accompanies every participant independently.

What you get to experience

As a participant in the Introductory Scuba Diving program, you will get to dive underwater in the coral reefs of Neil (Shaheed Dweep) Island with your Divemaster. You will be required to wear a diving suit and all other equipment will be provided to you. The program includes on-shore training on safety and underwater communication techniques.

While you dive underwater our photographer will take your underwater photographs and small video clips for you to share on social media. The photographs and video clips will be instantly transferred to your smartphone.

Inclusions:

• Diving equipment
• BCD Jackets
• Oxygen tank
• Dive suit (Dry clothes)
• Divemaster escort
• Changing room
• Photos and videos

Exclusions:

• Vehicle Transfer from Hotel to Hotel.

Duration

The total duration of the activity is 90 minutes which involves underwater diving for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

How to reach Neil (Shaheed Dweep) Island

Neil (Shaheed Dweep) Island is a 90 minutes cruise ride from Port Blair.

Meeting point

You can produce a printout of the voucher or a mobile phone voucher at our counter in Neil Island. More information and contact details will be mentioned in our confirmation voucher.

Some FAQs about Discover Scuba Diving

1. Is it mandatory to know about swimming?

No, it is not. Even if you know swimming, you should not try to swim on your own while diving. Every participant is accompanied by a Dive Master who will hold you with your tank throughout the dive.

2. Is it safe?

It is a very safe activity as all our divers are professionally trained and certified by PADI (Australia) and SSI.

3. I wear aspects, can I see underwater?

We have power glass masks to suit your eyesight, you need not wear your aspects. You can view the underwater world through our power glass masks.

4. Age limit

The minimum age limit for Scuba Diving is 12 years. There is no upper age limit, subject to medical fitness.

Medical restrictions

You need to fill out a medical declaration form declaring that you are medically fit to undergo Scuba Diving. Pregnant ladies and people with ear infections are not permitted to dive.

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