Introduction
This a highly recommended sport you have to do if you are going on a trip to Andaman and Nicobar. Well, if you do not know what is scuba diving then let me clear up your question. You will swim underwater wearing some special equipment for breathing. You will be exploring marine life very closely.
Do not worry you do not need any prior experience in Scuba diving. But if you want to go very deep into the ocean then only you need to know a little bit about swimming. It is an adventurous underwater sport. You will feel like you are flying under the water. You will just see another life that does not resemble you but is beautiful.
Scuba Diving
Well, let me tell you that anyone above 10 can do this sports activity. You just need good physical fitness for scuba diving and, the willpower to explore this world. Most important you should feel comfortable with water. You are good to go for this amazing activity. There is some option for the ones who are eight and nine.
Well, there are many places where you can do scuba diving and feel the marine life. What makes Andaman and Nicobar best for scuba diving? Well, the clean and wide range of water. The water in Andaman and Nicobar islands is very clear.
Experience underwater
You can clearly see anything while you are underwater. Well, I would suggest you go deeper under the water but if you are not comfortable with the water so much then you even can feel the marine by going 7 or 10 feet under the water. You can still feel the freshness of ocean life.
Now, we have talked about what is scuba diving and who can do scuba diving. This is the time for us to know about the what are the types of diving we can do. Types mean the ways by which we can do scuba diving.
1. By Boat
First is by boat discover scuba dive. This means that you will to the site by boat and dive into the water. Once you have reached the dive site you will dive through the back roll. This is adventurous. When you will complete your paperwork and practical sessions. You will do scuba diving. This is the most fun activity you will ever do.
2. Shore DSD
Nothing will change in this type. This time you will reach the dive site by walking from the shore into the water. As the water gets deeper you will get to explore more and more. There will be no difference you can do diving by boat or by the shore. You will not get any difference. The fun will be the same.
3. Night diving
Night diving will fill you with thrill and adventure. This time you will dive into the water with breathing equipment and a very powerful torch by which you can see marine life and you can interact with your other partner who is diving with you. At night you can see more water bodies clearly which do not appear in the day time.
4. Deep dive
The most thriller experience you will ever have. This can be a bit dangerous for one who is afraid of water and does not know much about swimming. This is only for those who have some prior experience in swimming. In the deep ocean, you will get to see some rare water bodies that will never get to see on the surface of the water.
Well, let me tell you one most important thing. Do not do this activity without guidance. There is some organization that provides you with guides and certificates as well. The guide will not only protect you but also guide you through everything about what you should do under water and what you should not do under the water.
Cost of Scuba diving
Now, let us talk about the cost of scuba diving in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Well, it depends upon what kind of dive you want deeper or, not so deeper also what school you choose.
A single dive – the estimate is Rupees 4500 to 5000 which includes an introduction session of scuba diving and a guide with an instructor.
Two dives – the estimate is Rupee 6000 to 7000 which includes an introduction session of scuba diving and a guide with an instructor.
Scuba lite- In rupees 3500 you will get a short intro scuba dive session but without any instructor. Your time under the water will be half an hour.
So this is all about the cost you will get to pay in Andaman and Nicobar Islands if you go for a scuba dive here.
Conclusion
We have talkies about almost all the things about the ultimate scuba dive guide. But there is a very important thing left that we should talk about. That is what will be the best time for scuba diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The best time to do scuba diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is from January to May. These five months will be best for divers and the one who want to experience scuba diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This time is best because you will get the calmest water at this time. Calm water means more clear vision of marine life. You will see everything very clearly.
That is all about the ultimate guide for scuba diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. I hope this will be helpful for you.
