Course overview

The PADI Scuba Diver course on Neil Island is the quick route to a recognised qualification, certifying you to dive to 12 metres with a professional on the Andamans' gentle reefs. Ideal for travellers wanting to dive without committing to the full Open Water course.

What you’ll learn

• Use basic scuba equipment
• Perform essential underwater skills
• Clear mask and recover regulator
• Control buoyancy at shallow depths
• Dive safely under supervision

Prerequisites

• 10 years or older
• Comfortable in water
• Medical clearance

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
   Skills and theory

   Complete the first three knowledge sections and confined-water skills.
2. Day2
   Open water

   Apply skills on two supervised dives to 12 metres.

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