Scuba Diver Course

A SHORT COURSE. THE PERFECT BEGINNING.

Not enough time for the full course? Start with the basics, train in real conditions, and kickstart your journey into diving deep.

A SHORT COURSE. THE PERFECT BEGINNING.

Not enough time for the full course? Start with the basics, train in real conditions, and kickstart your journey into diving deep.

Short & Salty

Starting something new doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The SSI Scuba Diver Program is your entry ticket to ease into the underwater world. It covers all the essentials, without the time commitment. 

You’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba – safety, skills, and buoyancy – and head out for two open water dives under the direct supervision of your Instructor. You’ll need to know how to float/tread and be medically fit to dive safely. Once certified, you can explore depths up to 12 metres with a professional, anywhere in the world. 

Bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure, the Andaman Sea will take care of the rest.

Duration

3 Days

Minimum Age

10 Years

Dives

Minimum 2, with a chance of bonus dives!

ITINERARY

Day 0
Quick Orientation + Briefing at the Dive Centre.
Day 1
Find out what S.C.U.B.A means. Get started on your training
Day 2
Learn your scuba skills in shallow waters by the shore.
Day 3
It’s time to hit the open waters for your *first 2 training dives! (Read the *Footnote).
  • *Footnote: On Day 1 or 2, you could earn bonus dives at no added costs. How? Your comfort, skill levels & your Instructor decide.
  • *Footnote to the Footnote: No promises though 🙂

Short & Salty

Prerequisites:

  • Finishing reading your course material is mandatory BEFORE you arrive
  • Take a mandatory water fitness evaluation, which means floating or treading for 10 minutes.

While swimming is not a prerequisite for this course, it’s a good-to-have skill! But, you don’t need to be a pro-level swimmer. Comfort in water & curiosity about the Ocean gets you halfway there!

Medical Form:

Before you dive, you’ll need to fill out a medical questionnaire. It is a self-check of your eligibility to dive.

If you do need a doctor’s clearance, we will guide you through it! Download the form now.

Age Limitations:

  • The minimum age to unlock your Diver superpower is 10. You’ll be certified as a Junior Scuba Diver (same course, safer depth limits)!
  • Anyone above 15 years of age will be awarded the standard Scuba Diver certification.

Price:

  • ₹25,000 per person, all inclusive

Short & Salty

  • We’ve got the essentials covered – study material, instructor charges, gear, training dives, certification, snacks & beverages on all dive days, and taxes. 
  • Travel, meals, & stay are additional expenses.

Short & Salty

  • No, you can upgrade whenever. There is no time limit for levelling up your scuba certification!
  • But if you haven’t dived in 6 months, you’ll need to start off with the Scuba Skills Update course.
  • Can you? Maybe yes. Should you? We think not. We like our coffee brewed slowly and our divers trained thoroughly!
  • If you have an itinerary crunch, talk to us, and we’ll help figure the best possible solution!
  • Not during training dives. Focus first, footage later. 
  • If you ace your skills, it is at your Instructor’s discretion to let you use a GoPro / any underwater camera on Day 3.
  • Here’s the fine print:
    • Cancel 2 weeks before, and you get a full refund.
    • A week before? 50% back.
    • Under a week? No refund, sadly.
  • But, plans (a.k.a. Life) can be messy, chaotic, or somewhere in between. Worry not, reach out! We’ll tailor a fair solution.
  • Plan to spend the first half of the day with us & the Ocean
  • There will be debriefing / theory sessions as well. Scheduled per mutual convenience of the student & the Instructor.
  • Bring the basics: a quick-dry towel, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. 
  • Missed the basics? We have a DIVEShop – our retail store – which takes care of most diving essentials
  • As for sunscreen, use reef-safe ones, BUT they aren’t exactly diver-friendly. Ask a diver friend why. Or, us 🙂
  • On the SSI App – your forever dive buddy. Available on Android & iOS. Phones & tablets. Or even a good ol’ browser.
  • Theory, logs, certifications cards…this is your diver flex app, essentially!
  • 4:1. 4 students. 1 instructor.
  • That means more attention, fewer flailing fins, and plenty of time for feedback where it matters most.
  • But that doesn’t mean we won’t do the course with fewer students. There is always a batch finning!

ITINERARY

Day 0
Quick Orientation + Briefing at the Dive Centre.
Day 1
Find out what S.C.U.B.A means. Get started on your training
Day 2
Learn your scuba skills in shallow waters by the shore.
Day 3
It’s time to hit the open waters for your *first 2 training dives! (Read the *Footnote).
  • *Footnote: On Day 1 or 2, you could earn bonus dives at no added costs. How? Your comfort, skill levels & your Instructor decide.
  • *Footnote to the Footnote: No promises though 🙂

What is the best time to dive in the Andamans?

All year round, dictated only by the Ocean’s moods (a.k.a. tides & currents).

What if my course doesn’t finish?

Course hit the pause button? Happens. Talk to us, we’ll help figure how to hit play again!

I haven’t dived in more than 6 months…

And that’s alright. The Scuba Skills Update Program will jog your muscle memory in no time!

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