Course overview

The PADI Scuba Diver course on Neil Island is the quick route to a recognised qualification, certifying you to dive to 12 metres with a professional on the Andamans' gentle reefs. It suits travellers who want to dive without committing to the full Open Water course.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI knowledge development (sections one to three)
  • Confined-water dives one to three
  • Two open-water training dives to 12 m
  • Safety and buddy procedures
  • PADI Scuba Diver certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Scuba Diver pathway

PADI Scuba Diver uses PADI Touch eLearning, is a credited subset of Open Water certifying to 12 m under supervision, and upgrades to full Open Water with a PADI card.

Where you'll dive in Neil Island

Training takes place on Neil's calm shallow reefs such as Nemo Reef (5-12 m) and Coral Safari, where clownfish and parrotfish appear at easy depths. The warm 27-30C water and steady November-May season make learning comfortable.

Prefer a different certifying agency?SSI Scuba Diver in Neil Island →

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Port Blair (IXZ) · 1-3 hours from India.

Where to stay

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