Course overview

SSI Basic Diver on Havelock is a gentle entry point that combines a short knowledge session with supervised dives in the calm Andaman Sea. Ideal for cautious beginners, it introduces scuba over Havelock's sheltered coral reefs off Beach No. 3, with clownfish and parrotfish for company. It's a stepping stone you can build into a full Open Water certification.

What you’ll learn

• Breathe and move comfortably underwater
• Basic scuba equipment use
• Fundamental safety skills
• Simple buoyancy control
• Diving under direct supervision

Prerequisites

• Minimum 10 years old
• Comfortable 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 & Skills

   Short orientation, confined skills and a supervised reef dive.

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