Course overview

The PADI Scuba Diver course on Havelock is a shorter route into certification, qualifying you to dive to 12 metres under a professional's supervision. Done in small groups in the clear Andaman Sea, it's ideal if you're short on island time but still want a real credential. You'll explore coral reefs alive with parrotfish and clownfish off Havelock's sheltered beaches.

What you’ll learn

• Core scuba skills and equipment use
• Buoyancy control basics
• Problem management underwater
• Diving to 12 metres with a professional
• Foundations to later upgrade to Open Water

Prerequisites

• Minimum 10 years old
• Able to float for 10 minutes in deep 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
   Theory & Confined

   Cover the core theory and master skills in confined water.
2. Day2
   Open Water

   Complete two open-water dives on a Havelock reef.

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