Scuba Diving at North Bay Island, Port Blair

• One guided beginner scuba-diving session

• Assistance from a trained dive professional

• Pre-dive safety briefing

• Basic underwater-signal and breathing training

• Scuba mask, regulator and air cylinder

• Buoyancy-control device

• Fins, weights and required diving equipment

• Standard safety equipment

• Underwater photographs and short videos, when included

• Applicable activity assistance and equipment charges

• Boat transfer to North Bay Island unless specifically included

• Entry tickets, permits or jetty charges unless mentioned

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Meals and refreshments

• Additional photographs or edited video packages

• Advanced or extended diving sessions

• Personal expenses

• Travel or personal accident insurance

• Medical consultation or fitness certificate

• 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 dive.

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 required 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 should maintain an appropriate surface interval before travelling by air. A waiting period of at least 12 hours after a single introductory dive is commonly advised, while longer intervals may apply after multiple dives.

Travellers should follow the instructions provided by their dive professional and plan their flight schedule accordingly.

Regular spectacles cannot be worn under a standard scuba mask. Contact lenses may generally be used, subject to personal comfort. Prescription masks may be available with selected operators but must be requested and confirmed in advance.

• Valid government-issued photo identification

• Booking confirmation or activity voucher

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Comfortable change of clothes

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses and hat

• 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.

• 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.

• Never hold your breath while scuba diving.

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

• Final diving depth is determined by the operator and participant’s comfort.

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

• Customer-requested cancellations will follow the policy 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 processed 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.

• Boat-ticket cancellation terms may apply separately when island transfers are included.

Scuba diving at North Bay Island depends on weather, tides, currents, underwater visibility, equipment availability and permission from the relevant authorities. Coral quality, water clarity and marine-life sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Before publishing the final price, confirm whether the product includes the Port Blair–North Bay return boat transfer, entry ticket, island permit, underwater media and applicable taxes.