Boat Scuba Diving at North Bay Island, Port Blair

Overview

What this activity is, and why travellers book it.

Take a dive boat to a quieter reef off North Bay and explore deeper coral gardens with a certified instructor

Ride a dive boat to a quieter reef spot away from the busy North Bay shoreline.
Explore deeper coral gardens, sea fans and schools of tropical fish in often clearer water.
Longer underwater time of about 30–40 minutes compared to the standard shore dive.
A PADI-certified instructor holds and guides you one-on-one throughout the entire dive.
Beginner-friendly with full training first, no prior diving experience or certification needed.
Free underwater photos and videos, plus a beginner diving certificate to take home.

What to expect

How the session runs, step by step.

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Step 1
<p>Your dive day starts with a boat ride from Aberdeen jetty in Port Blair to North Bay Island. At the dive centre, complete a short form, get fitted with a wetsuit and gear, and learn the basics: breathing through the regulator, clearing your mask and simple hand signals. Then hop on a dive boat with your instructor and head away from the busy beach to a quieter reef spot. Slip into the water and, with your instructor holding you, slowly descend along the reef. For about 30–40 minutes, explore deeper, often clearer water filled with colourful corals, sea fans and schools of tropical fish. Our photographer captures your dive, and you return to shore with photos, videos and a beginner diving certificate.</p>