Scuba Diving
PADI Discover Scuba in the Bay of Bengal. No experience needed.
About this experience
Take your first breath underwater with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme, run to international PADI standards. No experience needed: you'll train in the pool first, then head out by speed boat to dive the Bay of Bengal with your own instructor.
We keep groups small for close supervision, comfort and safety, especially for first-time divers. Our dive centre is inside a premium hotel property in Pondicherry, and a dedicated photographer captures every moment.
What's included
- 1-hour briefing and pool training
- Speed boat ride to the dive site
- 45 minutes of underwater dive time
- Personal instructor in the ocean
- Small groups and close supervision
- PADI Participation Certificate
- Refreshments on the boat
- Photos and videos
What to bring
- Swimwear & towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe)
- Valid ID & dive certificate (if certified)
- Light breakfast. Avoid heavy meals before diving
Your dive day
- Arrive at our dive centre inside a premium hotel property in Pondicherry.
- Complete the paperwork, including a detailed medical questionnaire, an important part of our safety protocol.
- Extensive pool training session so you're fully prepared for the ocean.
- Head to our waterfront property, about 5 km away.
- Board the boat for a scenic ride about 6 km offshore to the dive site.
- Dive the Bay of Bengal under the direct supervision of a certified PADI professional.
- Go as deep as 12 metres (about 40 feet), depending on your comfort.
- A dedicated photographer captures your dive.
- Sail back to shore and receive your PADI Participation Certificate.
- Freshen up and spend the rest of the day exploring the French town.
Photos
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Good to know
Can non-swimmers try scuba diving?
Yes! Our 'Discover Scuba' programme is designed for beginners, including non-swimmers, with one-on-one instructor support.
Are there medical restrictions?
Guests with heart conditions, asthma, epilepsy or recent surgery should consult a doctor. You'll fill a short medical form before diving.
What is the best season?
Generally February to October offers the best visibility. We'll advise on daily sea conditions.
Do you offer certification courses?
This programme ends with a PADI Participation Certificate. Ask us on WhatsApp if you'd like to continue to a full certification course.
Dive with us to 12 metres
Pool training
Your instructor teaches you to breathe, equalise and move underwater.
Into the Bay of Bengal
A scenic boat ride 6 km offshore, then you slip into the water.
Slow, guided descent
Your instructor is beside you every metre of the way.
Weightless
A dedicated photographer captures your first dive.
Twelve metres down
Schools of fish swirl past in the blue.
Back on deck
Refreshments, photos and your PADI Participation Certificate.
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