SSI Wreck Diver in Bangaram Island - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Wreck Diver in Bangaram Island
Price: 8500 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Learn to dive wrecks safely with the SSI Wreck Diving Specialty on Bangaram Island, building survey, mapping and navigation skills in the clear, calm waters of remote Lakshadweep. You gain the knowledge to plan and conduct wreck dives within recreational limits to 30 metres. This scuba diving dive course earns you the SSI Wreck Diving certification.

What you’ll learn

Plan and conduct safe wreck dives within recreational limits
Survey and map a wreck to understand its layout
Use reels and guidelines for safe navigation
Identify and avoid wreck-diving hazards
Select and configure appropriate equipment
Apply environmentally responsible wreck-diving practice

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15
SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent
Sound buoyancy and navigation skills
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Wreck Diving academics via the digital platform
Open-water wreck dives (typically four) over the programme
Survey, mapping and line-handling workshops
Hazard recognition and equipment configuration
Dive planning for wreck environments
SSI digital materials and logbook integration
SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Wreck Diver pathway

The SSI Wreck Diving Specialty is delivered through the SSI digital learning system and counts toward higher SSI recognition ratings such as Specialty Diver and Master Diver.

Where you'll dive in Bangaram Island

Wreck dives are run on suitable structures and reef features reachable by boat from Bangaram during the calm, high-visibility October-to-May season, with sites chosen to match conditions and diver experience.

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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 Agatti (AGX) · 1-3 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory and survey

Complete the digital academics and first wreck dives focused on assessment and survey skills.
Day2

Mapping and navigation

Finish the remaining wreck dives practising mapping, reel use and navigation, then certify.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dives does the course include?

The SSI Wreck Diving Specialty typically includes four open-water wreck dives over two days.

How is the SSI course delivered?

Academics are completed through the SSI digital app, followed by in-water training dives with an instructor.

What experience do I need?

SSI Advanced Adventurer or an equivalent rating with solid buoyancy and navigation is recommended.

How deep are the dives?

Wreck dives are conducted within recreational limits to a maximum of 30 metres.

When is the best time to dive Bangaram Island?

Peak season is Jan–May, Oct–Dec, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Sep) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for India?

Domestic (no passport). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

1-3 hours · one-way fares around ₹6K-15K.

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