Andaman: First Breath Underwater
Reef dive — turtles and parrotfish
Highlights
- No swimming or license required — beginner-first design
- 1:1 with a PADI professional in the water
- Guided reef dive up to 12 metres
- Underwater photos & video included
- Turtle sightings on most dives (the ocean makes no promises)
The story
Nobody forgets their first breath underwater. It's wrong, then it's magic, then it's the quietest your brain has been in years.
This is a Discover Scuba experience for absolute beginners: pool-shallow training first, then a guided reef dive up to 12 metres with a PADI professional holding your hand — literally, if you want. Parrotfish guaranteed. Turtles when the ocean feels generous.
Itinerary
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Morning briefing, breathing practice in confined shallow water until it feels natural.
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Boat out to the reef. 30–40 minutes underwater with your instructor. Parrotfish, corals, maybe the turtle.
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Photos handover, logbook entry, lunch with the dive crew.
We'll WhatsApp you the full day-by-day itinerary — free, no calls unless you ask.
Inclusions
- All scuba gear & boat transfers
- PADI professional instructor (1:1 in water)
- Underwater photo/video package
- Lunch at the dive centre
- Dive logbook entry
Exclusions
- Transport to Havelock (we'll help you pick the right ferry)
- PADI certification course upgrade (₹24,000 if you fall in love — many do)
Know before you go
- No flying for at least 12 hours after a single dive (18 after repeat dives) — plan ferries/flights accordingly
- Medical questionnaire at booking: asthma/heart conditions need a doctor's clearance
- Period-safe, glasses-safe (prescription masks available), fear-safe
- Best visibility November to April
Policies
Payment policy
Full amount at booking — activities are slot-based.
UPI, cards and net-banking accepted.
Confirmation policy
Instant confirmation on WhatsApp and email as soon as your deposit clears.
Departure is guaranteed once 12 travelers are confirmed; if we ever cancel a departure, you choose a full refund or a free date change.
Refund policy
Full refund (minus payment-gateway fees) if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days of approval.
Cancellation policy
Free reschedule up to 48 hours before your slot.
Under 48 hours: no refund, but you may transfer your slot to a friend.
Weather cancellations by the operator: full refund or free reschedule, your choice.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Fully personalised. This itinerary is a starting point — we tailor every day to you.
- Visas & TCS handled. Flat 2% TCS on overseas trips, paperwork on us.
- Secure deposits. Protected until you travel, cancel windows in writing.
- A dedicated captain. One trained trip captain, on call your whole journey.
Reviews 4.5 ★ · 2
I cried in my mask
Instructor noticed, gave me a thumbs up, and we kept going. Saw a turtle in the first ten minutes.
Brilliant experience, photos were great. Docked a star for the early report time, then the reef made me forget it.
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