C. Scuba Diving in Port Blair Cost of Scuba Diving in Andaman

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Port Blair

C. Scuba Diving in Port Blair

Port Blair is the most convenient and the most common diving spot in Andaman as most tourists tend to stay here and the airport is also situated here.

Among popular organizers are Dive Manta and Sinclairs Bayview Hotel etc.

1. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is one of a kind national park where you can experience scuba diving.

Here you can encounter beautiful livid corals and flowers other than regular fish.

One other tiny is Jolly Buoy which is also situated within the premises of the park.

In case you don’t want to dive, you can also enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride here.

D. Other Spots

There are also other spots scattered here and there where you can try scuba diving. Have a look:

1. North Island, Cinque Island

Port Blair

Cinque Island is the most sought after place in Andaman that can only be visited on chartered boats.

Other than corals and fish, you can also find varied sponges here. What’s more? You can also find sharks and black corals here.

2. Bala Reef, Little Andaman

A kaleidoscope of colours and vibrant sea life, Bala Reef is a popular diving spot that is located on Little Andaman.

Here you can discover varied corals and other mesmerising creatures.

You can reach here in ferries from Phoenix Bay and Haddo Wharf in Port Blair.

3. Corruption Rock

Boasting of a plethora of canyons, gullies, channels, ridges, fish and corals, Corruption Point is situated on Rutland Island and Chidiya Tapu.

Here you can also spot dolphins, tuna and shipwrecks.

#Cost of Scuba Diving in Andaman

The diving starts at 1500 for a shore dive and PADI's one day course costs around INR 4500 (You can take one dive under the course and do the remaining course of 3 more dives anywhere within one year to complete the certification)

If they take you on a boat for dive, it costs around INR 5500

---Neil Island:

Known for the chances of spotting (Dugong)

---North Bay:

Scuba in North Bay also costs around INR 4000

(Scuba doesn't happen at Ross Island)

Scuba Diving in Andamans for non-certified amateurs begins at INR 1500 per dive.

Shore dives in Havelock around Nemo Reef is the most popular.

You can also opt for Discover Scuba dive which gives you a certificate and is counted as the first dive if you plan to pursue a PADI certification in the next year.

It requires 4 to 5 successful open dives to get a certification, and the cost estimates are between INR 18.000 – INR 28,000.

For those who want to get your scuba diving gear, you will shell out over INR 70,000 which includes BCD, dive computer and scuba regulator; of which the quality of the regulator ensures a safe and unforgettable memory.

Other accessories are wetsuits, watches, dive bags, mask, snorkel and fins.