PADI Open Water Diver Course in Andaman Islands
Your entry to the dive world
The world's most popular scuba certification program. Learn to dive independently to 18 meters with a buddy. Your passport to explore the underwater world anywhere on the planet.
About This Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular and widely recognized scuba diving certification. Under the guidance of a highly trained PADI Instructor, you will develop the skills and confidence to dive safely and independently at dive sites around the globe.
This comprehensive course includes knowledge development through PADI eLearning (5-10 hours of self-paced study), confined water sessions where you practice essential skills, and four open water dives where you apply everything you've learned in the beautiful waters of Havelock Island.
Upon completion, you'll receive a globally recognized PADI certification.
What's Included
Course Structure
PADI eLearning
Complete 5-10 hours of self-paced online study covering dive theory, safety protocols, and equipment knowledge.
Confined Water Training
Build confidence underwater by mastering essential scuba skills through 5 confined water training sessions, including mask clearing, buoyancy control, regulator recovery, breathing techniques, and equipment handling in a safe shallow-water environment.
Open Water Dives
Complete 4supervised ocean dives over 2 days, applying your skills in real diving conditions.
Certification
Receive your PADI Open Water Diver card — your passport to dive anywhere in the world.
Day 1
Report to our dive centre at Havelock Island. Followed by documentation, medical form, dive planning, orientation, basic dive principles and swim/snorkel test.
Day 2
Complete all confined water trainings
Day 3
Apply skills learned in confined waters in 2 open waters dive
Day 4
Complete the remaining 2 Open water dives and apply the skills learned. Followed by course evaluation and certificate processing.
Day 5 (Optional)
Some students stay an extra day to feel more comfortable as open-water divers. No extra charges for the course in such a case
PADI eLearning
Complete 5-10 hours of self-paced online study covering dive theory, safety protocols, and equipment knowledge.
Confined Water Training
Build confidence underwater by mastering essential scuba skills through 5 confined water training sessions, including mask clearing, buoyancy control, regulator recovery, breathing techniques, and equipment handling in a safe shallow-water environment.
Open Water Dives
Complete 4supervised ocean dives over 2 days, applying your skills in real diving conditions.
Certification
Receive your PADI Open Water Diver card — your passport to dive anywhere in the world.
Day 1
Report to our dive centre at Havelock Island. Followed by documentation, medical form, dive planning, orientation, basic dive principles and swim/snorkel test.
Day 2
Complete all confined water trainings
Day 3
Apply skills learned in confined waters in 2 open waters dive
Day 4
Complete the remaining 2 Open water dives and apply the skills learned. Followed by course evaluation and certificate processing.
Day 5 (Optional)
Some students stay an extra day to feel more comfortable as open-water divers. No extra charges for the course in such a case
Why Choose This Course
Requirements & Prerequisites
Minimum Age
12 years old
Swimming Ability
Swim 200m unassisted or 300m with mask, fins & snorkel
Water Treading
Tread water for 10 minutes without assistance
Medical Fitness
Medical clearance required — basic health questionnaire
Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) Stay
Minimum 3 Nights 4 Days is required at Havelock Island for the course to be completed. On 4th day you will be free by 12 PM. Students who wish to extend another day is possible without any extra charges.
What's Included
- All scuba diving equipment
- PADI eLearning materials
- PADI E Card
- Professional PADI instructor
- 4 open water training dives
- Confined water training sessions
- Underwater photographs & videos
- 5 Confined water training
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The course typically takes 3-4 days, including eLearning, confined water sessions, and 4 open water dives. The schedule is flexible based on your comfort level.
Report to the Dive Centre
Please arrive at our Experience Scuba dive centre at Vijaynagar, Beach No.5, Havelock Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands 744211 on the first day of your course. Our team will brief you and start the session on time.
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Start your PADI Open Water Diver journey today in the stunning waters of Havelock Island