Course overview

PADI Discover Scuba Diving on Havelock is the easiest way to take your first breaths underwater in the calm, crystal-clear Andaman Sea. With one-on-one instructor supervision, even non-swimmers can glide over shallow coral and meet clownfish and parrotfish off Beach No. 3. No certification or prior experience needed, just a sense of adventure.

What you’ll learn

• Breathe comfortably underwater on scuba
• Basic equipment use and hand signals
• Simple skills like clearing your mask and regulator
• Staying relaxed and equalising on descent
• Buddy awareness with your instructor

Prerequisites

• Minimum 10 years old
• Reasonable health (medical clearance if any condition applies)

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
   Try Scuba

   Briefing, shallow skills, then one guided dive over the reef.

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