Course overview

PADI Course Packages on Havelock bundle training with a stay in the Andamans, so you can earn certifications while soaking up island life on Swaraj Dweep. A typical package pairs the four-day Open Water course with accommodation, gear and diving over reefs off Beach No. 3. It's the most relaxed, good-value way to learn or progress in this remote dive paradise.

What you’ll learn

• Complete a chosen PADI certification
• Dive Havelock's coral reefs
• Build skills at an unhurried island pace
• Combine training with continuing education options
• Gain logged dives during your stay

Prerequisites

• Varies by chosen course; Open Water packages need swimming ability and a medical declaration
• Andaman diving age 10-59, clearance over 50

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
   Arrival & Theory

   Settle in and begin classroom or eLearning theory.
2. Day2
   Confined Water

   Swim/float test and confined skill sessions.
3. Day3
   Open Water 1 & 2

   First open-water dives over the reef.
4. Day4
   Open Water 3 & 4

   Final dives, certification and free time on the island.

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