Is scuba diving allowed in Goa now?

No. Islands in and around Goa including Netrani Island (murudheshwara) offers a maximum diving depth of 30 meters. For deep sea diving, the depth required is beyond 40 meters.

Which island is best for scuba diving in Goa?

Grand Island
Grand Island in South Goa is the safest place to scuba dive because of its shallow and clear waters. Because of the beautiful beach, Grand island is the perfect place to scuba dive and meet the aquatic creatures. Scuba dive among the aquatic marine life of the famous water-sport spot for exotic underwater life.

What is the best time to go scuba diving?

May/early June and then late September, October/November. It’s quiet, warm (even at night), but not too humid. And the diving is great. As we said at the start, the obvious choice for many is the dry season as the underwater visibility is at its best.

How much does scuba diving in Goa cost and is it safe?

Scuba diving in Goa charges begin from as low as INR 1500 during the off-season. The cost for scuba diving session may go up to INR 3500 in the peak season of November through February.

Is scuba diving expensive?

Yes, scuba diving is an expensive hobby. You can expect to spend roughly $300 to receive your diving certification, anywhere from $200 – $2,000 on scuba diving gear, and anywhere between $75 – $150 per dive.

What is the price of scuba diving?

If you are looking for scuba diving in India, Price ranges from location to location and can vary anywhere between ₹2,500 to ₹20,000.

Is it better to scuba dive in morning or afternoon?

Whereas the morning boat leaves as the sun rises around 6.45 am. Most morning divers are treated to ocean conditions without wind, waves, current, and visibility is also noticeably better earlier in the day. This means easier dives, lower air consumption, longer dives, and more to see!

Is scuba diving better in the morning or afternoon?

If you have to choose- go in the morning. Visibility is generally better, the sun is higher in the sky and in some places, like Florida, you are not running into almost daily afternoon showers. Also, the dive site has not already been visited by a lot of earlier boats.

Can you scuba dive without knowing swimming?

The answer is: yes, you can To get certified as a diver, you need to know basic swimming (ability to float or tread water for 10 min, swim 200m unaided/300m with mask-fins-snorkel). However, to do introductory scuba diving program such as Try Scuba or a PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, swimming is not required.