Most PopularPADI Open Water Diver
4 days · 4 open-water dives · Beginner
Your license to dive the world. Theory, confined-water skills and four training dives in the Andaman Sea.
from₹28,000
4.9 · 306+ reviews
Become a Certified Diver in the Andamans
Learn to scuba dive with PADI-certified instructors in one of India's most spectacular underwater destinations.
PADI Certified
Small Groups (max 4:1)
Full Equipment
4 Ocean Dives
Your First Breath Underwater.
Your First Step Into the Ocean.
The PADI Open Water Diver course takes you from complete beginner to independently certified diver through knowledge development, confined-water training, and open-water dives. Once you're certified, that license is valid everywhere in the world, for life.
Choose Your Course
Three ways to start diving, whatever your experience level.
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Level UpPADI Advanced Open Water
2–3 days · 5 Adventure Dives
Deep + Navigation + 3 electives (wreck, drift, night, photography). No final exam. Takes you to 30 m.
from₹24,000
No ExperienceDiscover Scuba Diving
Half day · 1–2 dives · No certification
First-time scuba experience. Brief, gear up and take your first dive with an instructor at your side.
fromFrom ₹6,500
What You Actually Do
Five clear steps from first breath to certified diver.
1
Learn
Five theory modules on PADI eLearning — do them from home or on the island.
2
Confined Water
Practice essential skills in shallow, calm water with your instructor beside you.
3
First Ocean Dive
Your first real dive. Small group. Shallow reef. Instructor supervision throughout.
4
4 Open-Water Dives
Build depth, confidence and skills across four training dives in the Andaman Sea.
5
Get Certified
Walk away with a PADI Open Water card. Valid for life. Valid everywhere.
Why Choose Safety Stop
A direct comparison. No fluff.
With us
Safety Stop Diving
Elsewhere
Other dive centres
Twin engine boats with zero wait time on the water.
Long wait times and delays between dives.
Our own cabs for easy transport to the dive centre through your course.
Arrange your own transport or get charged heavily for pickups.
Located at Nemo Beach. Suit up, dive, done.
Trek back and forth to a hotel just to change into your wetsuit.
Personalised, real learning from expert dive instructors.
Boilerplate instructions. Just tick the box and complete the course.
eLearning starts before you arrive, with guidance from our team.
Waste days on eLearning after arrival, or no guidance during remote study.
Speak directly with an actual instructor.
Speak to a sales rep who has never been underwater.
Raw experience. We know these waters.
Only dive the crowded, obvious spots.
Why Get Certified Here in Andaman?
Warm tropical waters. Coral reefs alive with fish. Rays, turtles, reef sharks. Your certification dives happen in the Andaman Sea, not a swimming pool in a city.
4.9 / 5 · 306+ reviews
Why Divers Choose Safety Stop
Small Groups
Maximum 4 students per instructor. Real attention.
PADI Instructors
Full-time career instructors with local experience.
Safety First
Oxygen and first aid on every boat. Conservative dive plans.
Serviced Equipment
Full scuba kit, regularly serviced. Included.
"Diving is in itself a truly mesmerising experience and the Safety Stop divers enhanced our experience with their truly amazing training. Our trainer Amit Kumar Sil was a wonderful person who guided us to this amazing journey. Highly recommended for families."
"Such an amazing experience. Such brilliant instructors. A big thank you to Rahul — if it wasn't for him I would have backed out. He was very calm with me and ensured I had this amazing experience of life underwater."
"The dive was extremely good, I saw many types of marine life. I even saw Nemo. Amit was really nice to us and told us everything about the dive. They have a great team. Overall the experience was worth it."
Am I eligible?
Never Dived Before? That's Fine.
The Open Water course is designed for absolute beginners. If you can swim a little and you're in reasonable health, you can do this. Here's the full list:
- Be at least 10 years old (Junior) or 15 (full certification)
- Swim 200 m unaided and float / tread water for 10 minutes
- Complete a short PADI medical questionnaire — most people pass without seeing a doctor
- No previous scuba experience needed. At all.
Transparent Pricing
No surprises. Here's exactly what's included.
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PADI Open Water Diver
4 – 5 days
₹28,000per person
What's included
- 4 open-water training dives
- PADI eLearning (5 modules)
- Full scuba equipment for the course
- Instructor training & supervision
- PADI certification fees & card
- Boat transfers for training dives
- Travel to Havelock
- Accommodation & meals
PADI Advanced Open Water
2 – 3 days
₹24,000per person
What's included
- 5 adventure dives (Deep + Nav + 3 electives)
- PADI Advanced eLearning
- Full scuba equipment
- Instructor supervision
- PADI certification fees & card
- Travel to Havelock
- Accommodation & meals
Everything under one roof
Boats, Transfers & Stay — All Sorted
We own our boats and our cabs, and we can bundle accommodation into your quote if you need it. One point of contact for your entire trip — talk to us on WhatsApp for a proper personalised quote.
We Own Our Boats
Reliable dive boats operated by our own team. No third-party surprises, no schedule conflicts.
We Own Our Cabs
Pickups from the jetty, transfers between your stay and the dive centre — all handled in-house.
Accommodation Included
Need a place to stay? We'll bundle accommodation into your quote. Options from budget to boutique.
Frequently Asked Questions
The honest answers.
Yes — that's exactly who it's designed for. No previous scuba experience is required. Most of our Open Water students have never breathed underwater before day one.
Ready to See What's Beneath the Surface?
Choose your course. We'll take care of the rest — theory, equipment, boats, instructors, certification. You just show up ready to dive.