Scuba Diving in India
- Operators
- 5
- Season
- Oct-May
- Destinations
- 3
Diving in India splits between the islands and the mainland coast. Havelock and Neil in the Andamans have the clearest water and the richest reefs in the country, Netrani Island is a boat ride from Murudeshwar, and Pondicherry covers the east coast with artificial reefs and pelagic life.
Season in India: October to May on both Indian coasts. The Andamans dive nearly year-round.
Scuba Diving operators in India
5 operators listed. Prices and reviews show only where the operator has published them.
Barefoot Scuba
Lacadives
Temple Adventures
West Coast Adventures
Dive India
Where to go scuba diving in India
Scuba Diving in the Andaman Islands
3 operators
The clearest water in India. Havelock and Neil are the country's diving heartland, with snorkelling and freediving around the islands.
Scuba Diving in Murudeshwar
1 operator
Gateway to Netrani Island, the best diving and snorkelling on India's west coast outside the islands.
Scuba Diving in Pondicherry
1 operator
The east coast's dive hub, plus a genuine surf scene at Serenity Beach.
First time scuba diving?
No certification needed for an intro dive (usually called Discover Scuba): a briefing, shallow water practice, then a guided dive to around 12 metres. Certification courses take 3 to 4 days.
Scuba Diving in India: common questions
- When is the best time for scuba diving in India?
- October to May on both Indian coasts. The Andamans dive nearly year-round.
- Do I need experience to try scuba diving in India?
- No certification needed for an intro dive (usually called Discover Scuba): a briefing, shallow water practice, then a guided dive to around 12 metres. Certification courses take 3 to 4 days.
- How many scuba diving operators are listed in India?
- 5: Barefoot Scuba, Lacadives, Temple Adventures, West Coast Adventures, Dive India. Only operators we have verified are active appear here.
- Where can you go scuba diving in India?
- Andaman Islands, Murudeshwar, Pondicherry. Each of those has its own page listing the operators working there.
- How much does scuba diving in India cost?
- No operator in India has published a price range on Coral Circuit yet, so the cards say "Contact for prices". Ask the operator direct for a current quote.