Scuba Diving at Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island

• One guided beginner scuba-diving session

• Assistance from a trained dive professional

• Pre-dive safety briefing

• Basic breathing and underwater-signal training

• Scuba mask and regulator

• Air cylinder

• Buoyancy-control device

• Fins, weights and required diving equipment

• Standard safety equipment

• Underwater photographs and short videos, when included

• Applicable activity and equipment charges

• Hotel pickup and drop-off unless specifically included

• Boat transfer for a boat-based dive unless mentioned

• Meals and refreshments

• Additional photographs or edited video packages

• Advanced or extended diving sessions

• Personal expenses

• Insurance unless specifically included

• Medical consultation or fitness certificate

• Prescription diving mask

• Any service not mentioned under inclusions

This activity is suitable for medically eligible beginners, non-swimmers, couples, solo travellers and groups. Previous scuba-diving experience is not required for a beginner session.

Participants must be comfortable entering the sea, breathing through scuba equipment and following the dive professional’s instructions. Children must satisfy the operator’s minimum-age and physical requirements and may require consent from a parent or guardian.

Final participation remains subject to the medical declaration and approval of the dive operator.

Participants must disclose all existing and previous medical conditions before diving. A doctor’s fitness certificate may be requested in certain cases.

Scuba diving may not be suitable for travellers with:

• Serious heart or respiratory conditions

• Uncontrolled asthma or breathing difficulties

• Epilepsy or a history of seizures

• Recent surgery or major injury

• Severe ear, sinus or balance problems

• Severe back, neck or spinal conditions

• Uncontrolled blood pressure

• Pregnancy

• Severe anxiety or panic underwater

• Any condition considered unsafe by the dive professional

Participants must not consume alcohol or recreational drugs before diving.

Participants must maintain a suitable surface interval before travelling by air. A waiting period of at least 12 hours after a single introductory dive is commonly advised, while a longer interval may be required after multiple dives.

Travellers should follow the instructions provided by their dive professional and arrange their flight or helicopter journey accordingly.

Regular spectacles cannot be worn under a standard scuba mask. Contact lenses may generally be used, subject to personal comfort.

Prescription diving masks may be available with selected operators but should be requested and confirmed before the activity date.

• Valid government-issued photo identification

• Booking confirmation or activity voucher

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Comfortable change of clothes

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Drinking water

• Waterproof bag

• Necessary personal medication

• Doctor’s fitness certificate, if requested

Avoid carrying jewellery and unnecessary valuables during the activity.

• Complete the medical declaration honestly.

• Follow the dive professional’s instructions at all times.

• Do not remove the regulator or mask without instruction.

• Equalise ear pressure as demonstrated during descent.

• Use the agreed hand signals to communicate underwater.

• Never hold your breath while scuba diving.

• Do not touch, stand on or remove coral.

• Do not chase, feed or disturb marine life.

• Signal the dive professional immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

• The dive may be shortened or stopped if safety concerns arise.

• Final diving depth remains at the operator’s discretion.

• All bookings are subject to availability and final operator confirmation.

• Customer-requested cancellations will follow the terms mentioned on the booking voucher.

• No refund may apply for late arrival, absence or incomplete mandatory documentation.

• If the activity is cancelled because of unsuitable weather, tides, currents or sea conditions, rescheduling or a refund will be handled according to the applicable operator policy.

• No refund applies when participation is refused because of intoxication, an undisclosed medical condition, failure to follow safety instructions or rejection during the medical assessment.

• Separate cancellation conditions may apply to boat-based diving sessions.

The exact dive site, entry point, depth and underwater duration are determined by the operator according to tides, currents, visibility and the participant’s comfort.

Coral appearance, water clarity and marine-life sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. Before publishing the final price, confirm whether the selected product is a shore dive or boat dive and whether underwater photographs, videos, transportation and applicable taxes are included.