India · Indian Ocean

Goa

FlyingFish HQ · classroom + pool training in Candolim, sea dives at Grandé Island

1-2 hours from India
Domestic (no passport needed)
12 dive sites
27-30°C
SSI+PADI

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All dive trips in Goa

28 bookable trips · all SSI+PADI affiliated · zero agency fee

Basic Diver — Beginner Scuba Course — Goa

Your first scuba certification · pool + open-water sessions · no prior experience needed

incl. taxes · pool + open water sessions

SSI Open Water Diver — Goa

SSI Open Water Diver

3–4 days · 4 sea dives · Certified to 18m worldwide, valid for life

BeginnerCourse3–4 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver — Goa

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver

2–3 days · 5 dives across 5 specialties · Certified to 30m

IntermediateCourse2–3 days

5 dives · incl. taxes

Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty — Goa

Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty

1 day · Theory + 2 dives · Longer bottom times, less fatigue

IntermediateCourse

2 dives · incl. taxes

Perfect Buoyancy Specialty — Goa

Perfect Buoyancy Specialty

1 day · 2 dives · Hover effortlessly, save 30% air, kinder to reefs

IntermediateCourse

2 dives · incl. taxes

Deep Diving Specialty — Goa

Deep Diving Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Certified to 40m, gas planning + nitrogen narcosis training

AdvancedCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Wreck Diving Specialty — Goa

Wreck Diving Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Hull tours, swim-throughs, navigation on metal

AdvancedCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Night & Limited Visibility Specialty — Goa

Night & Limited Visibility Specialty

1–2 days · 3 night dives · A different ocean after sunset

IntermediateCourse1–2 days

3 dives · incl. taxes

Underwater Navigation Specialty — Goa

Underwater Navigation Specialty

1–2 days · 3 dives · Compass + natural references = never get lost again

IntermediateCourse1–2 days

3 dives · incl. taxes

Underwater Photo & Video Specialty — Goa

Underwater Photo & Video Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Composition, lighting, editing for great shots

IntermediateCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Recreational Sidemount Specialty — Goa

Recreational Sidemount Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Twin-tank trim, redundant air, classic tech-style configuration

AdvancedCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Scooter / DPV Diving Specialty — Goa

Scooter / DPV Diving Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Cover 3× the distance with an underwater scooter

AdvancedCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Search & Recovery Specialty — Goa

Search & Recovery Specialty

2 days · 4 dives · Find lost objects underwater, lift them to the surface

IntermediateCourse2 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Boat Diving Specialty — Goa

Boat Diving Specialty

1 day · 2 dives · Boat etiquette, entries, gear handling on a moving deck

2 dives · incl. taxes

SSI React Right — CPR, First Aid & AED — Goa

SSI React Right — CPR, First Aid & AED

1 day · Classroom + practical · International certification, valid for life

incl. taxes · 1 day

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue — Goa

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue

2–3 days · Self-rescue + buddy rescue · The diver everyone wants to dive with

AdvancedCourse2–3 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

SSI Divemaster — Pro Leadership Programme — Goa

SSI Divemaster — Pro Leadership Programme

2–4 weeks · Lead dives, supervise students, your first pro cert

AdvancedCourse2–4 weeks (flexible)

60 dives · incl. taxes

SSI Scuba Diver — Goa

SSI Scuba Diver

2 days · 2 ocean dives · Certified to 12m (lighter version of Open Water)

BeginnerCourse2 days

2 dives · incl. taxes

SSI Scuba Skills Update — Refresher — Goa

SSI Scuba Skills Update — Refresher

Half day · Pool refresher for divers out of water 6+ months

IntermediateCourse

incl. taxes · Half day

Computer Diving Specialty — Goa

Computer Diving Specialty

1 day · Theory + 2 dives · Master your dive computer

IntermediateCourse

2 dives · incl. taxes

Equipment Techniques Specialty — Goa

Equipment Techniques Specialty

1 day · Maintenance, troubleshooting, gear selection

IntermediateCourse

2 dives · incl. taxes

Science of Diving Specialty — Goa

Science of Diving Specialty

1–2 days · Knowledge specialty · Physiology, physics, gas behaviour

IntermediateCourse1–2 days

2 dives · incl. taxes

Waves, Tides & Currents Specialty — Goa

Waves, Tides & Currents Specialty

2 days · 2–3 drift dives · Read the ocean, dive with the flow

IntermediateCourse2 days

3 dives · incl. taxes

SSI Marine Ecology / Underwater Naturalist — Goa

SSI Marine Ecology / Underwater Naturalist

1–2 days · Reef ecology, species ID, conservation

BeginnerCourse1–2 days

2 dives · incl. taxes

Decompression Diving Specialty — Goa

Decompression Diving Specialty

3 days · 4 dives · Planned-deco entry point to tech diving

AdvancedCourse3 days

4 dives · incl. taxes

Dry Suit Diving Specialty — Goa

Dry Suit Diving Specialty

1–2 days · 2 dives · Cold-water capable, all-season diver

IntermediateCourse1–2 days

2 dives · incl. taxes

Try SCR — Mares Horizon Rebreather Intro — Goa

Try SCR — Mares Horizon Rebreather Intro

Half day · 1 dive · Silent diving, longer bottom times, no bubbles

IntermediateCourse

incl. taxes · Half day

SSI SCR Diving — Mares Horizon Full Cert — Goa

SSI SCR Diving — Mares Horizon Full Cert

4 days · 6+ dives · Silent diving licence, multi-day rebreather operation

AdvancedCourse4 days

6 dives · incl. taxes

When to dive in Goa

Peak months mean clearest visibility, best marine sightings and stable weather. Shoulder is still good. Off-season often has rough conditions or monsoon.

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Peak Shoulder Off-season

Best months: Jan–May, Oct–Dec. Book at least 6-8 weeks ahead — peak season fills early.

What you'll see in Goa

Marine life you can spot diving here. Click any creature to find trips that target sightings of it.

Reef Fish

Coral Reefs

Turtles

Barracuda

Moray Eels

About diving in Goa

Goa is FlyingFish's home base — internationally certified pool & classroom courses in Candolim, with sea-dive options at Grandé Island, Suzy's Wreck and Shelter Cove.

What pulls divers to Goa: FlyingFish HQ · Grandé Island reef + classroom courses for Indian families.

Diving conditions are typically calm to moderate, with water temperatures around 27-30°C.

It's a particularly strong fit for indian families, students, first-time divers.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to dive in Goa?

Peak season is Jan–May, Oct–Dec — clearest visibility, calmest seas, best marine sightings. Shoulder months (Jun, Sep) are still good with thinner crowds. Avoid Jul–Aug unless you are chasing specific seasonal species.

Do Indians need a visa for India?

Domestic (no passport needed). Always confirm latest requirements with the embassy before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India and what does it cost?

Flights from major Indian cities are typically 1-2 hours, with one-way fares around ₹4K-9K. We can help you find the cheapest dates around your dive trip.

What can I see underwater in Goa?

Year-round you will see Reef Fish, Coral Reefs, Turtles, Barracuda, Moray Eels.

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