Course overview

PADI Basic Diver on Havelock offers a guided introduction to scuba in the calm Andaman Sea, blending a short briefing with supervised dives over shallow coral. Perfect for first-timers easing in, it explores Havelock's sheltered reefs off Beach No. 3 among clownfish and parrotfish. The experience can later credit toward your PADI Open Water certification.

What you’ll learn

• Take your first breaths on scuba
• Use basic dive equipment
• Practise core safety skills
• Begin buoyancy control
• Dive under direct supervision

Prerequisites

• Minimum 10 years old
• Reasonable comfort in water
• Medical declaration of fitness

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Intro & Dive

   Briefing, shallow skills and a guided dive over the reef.

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