Top Scuba Dive Shops in India
Dive shops in India where you can rent equipment, book dives and take courses, ranked by diver reviews.
#1 - Kalpeni Dive Center
#2 - Bangaram Dive Center
#3 - Island Divers
#4 - The Dive Master
'THE DIVE MASTER' dive shop is a dive shop located at Nemo beach. It is the best place for scuba diving and learning professional courses to dive. We have a vast range of experience as well as professional courses that you can choose to dive by passion.
We have PADI authorised dive center in Havelock. We take divers to dive the site and we do our level best to make sure every dive is special and memorable. Our professional team helps you to make your dive comfortable and enjoyable.
For non-swimmers, our team will give you a special training so that you can feel comfortable and prepare yourself for safe and enjoyable diving.
For course we have specialised Instructor to make you comfortable on your whole course we make you perfect at every possible condition . We have most experienced and skilled instructors and dive master who have experience more than 8 years.
#5 - Turquoise Dream
#7 - Oceanaut Adventures
#9 - Lakshadweep Scuba Adventures
Lakshadweep, the most beautiful part of India because of its distance from the mainland and relative isolation, has remained a land of mystery to the world. These coral atolls, with their delicate ecology, have remained relatively exceptional. Here you have 36 islands, of which only eleven are inhabited, with a land area of 29 sq km. The Lakshadweep islands offer clear, warm water with very high marine biodiversity, including the world-famous mesmerising corals, making it a beautiful dive destination. Lakshadweep Scuba Adventures Pvt. Ltd. is the premier PADI Five-Star Dive Resort and the most affordable and well-known PADI dive resort functioning at Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep. As a PADI Dive Resort, we offer a full array of PADI Scuba Certification courses, from beginner to professional. We have elite dive sites in India, and diving has a unique allure on Kavaratti Island. The corals here are well-preserved and are a treat to watch. These sites provide an ideal learning environment for divers. We ensure you have a good time while learning at our institute.
To kick-start your passion, you are introduced to the theory and concepts in the form of manuals and video lectures accompanied by interactive classroom sessions. We have a well-stocked library to satisfy your curiosity. The courses are adaptive as per your feedback and proceed at your pace. Our goal is to make you feel at ease so that you can learn as much as possible. We have standard equipment for dives where you explore every nook and cranny of the island and are left stunned by the diverse and beautiful marine life. For those who want to experience the joy of diving at Lakshadweep but have little time to spare, we offer Discover Scuba dives to quench their thirst. We feel honoured to have guided many research scholars and scientists who visit our resort for assistance regarding site identification for specialised studies .
Sharks, bull rays, turtles, the school of jacks, red snapper, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda, humpback, parrotfish, and giant sweetlips are abundant at Kavaratti Island dive sites compared to other Dive sites of Lakshadweep. We assure you that you will never regret diving with us at Kavaratti Island
#10 - Blue Corals Dive
#11 - Bond Water Sports PVT LTD
BOND, which stands for Breathing Observatory Nautical Device’, is a self-propelled aquatic vehicle which allows you to explore the marvels of underwater paradise effortlessly by riding your eco-friendly electric scooter. Sit Down, Submerge & Drive Off!
A dive center is the base location where recreational divers usually learn scuba diving or make guided dive trips at new locations.
#12 - Scuba Lov.in
The Scubalov family is made up of a bunch of ocean warriors who have each surrendered wholly to their love of the alien underwater world and its preservation. Our mission is to introduce this world to as many as we can through scuba diving and infect you with our love for it.
Our philosophy is to train you to dive like a fish in the most fragile ecosystem. Our groups are small and personal to ensure individual attention.
We operate out of the two most beautiful islands of the Andaman Islands; Havelock Island (PADI 5 Star IDC Resort) and Neil Island (PADI 5 Star Dive Resort) to give you a taste of the different ecospheres.
We offer PADI Recreational and Professional (Dive Master and Instructor) certification courses, Guided Fun Dives, and Discover Scuba Dives. Our Instructors and Dive Masters are PADI Professionals who are passionate, driven and trained to international standards. We have been diving all the dive sites for over a decade!
At our Havelock dive shop, we have the luxury of conducting training dives and Discover Scuba dives at our house reef ensuring exclusivity.
Our dive boats Humpback, Whalesong and Blue Whale, are fully customised to reach you to the premium dive sites of Havelock and Neil Island with ease and repose. All our boats are fitted with Twin engines (for redundancy and safety), and have a roof top to protect you from too much sun or rainfall.
Our in-house Bauer Certified Technician fills our tanks with “Pure Air” as well as NITROX (only Havelock), and our equipment is regularly serviced, disinfected and maintained to establish safety and quality.
We aspire to kindle your connection with nature and truly believe that no diver or dive is ever the same. Therefore, you can trust us to keep your individualities in mind while you embark on personal, safe and incredibly enjoyable underwater adventure with us.
We have a range of Ecology Courses that can be combined with your fun diving where you can learn about fish, invertebrates and marine ecology. These are in-depth "Educational Modules" where you dive deep into the topic so you can further your self-learning.
#13 - Aqua Leo
Aqualeo is a company incorporated in the state of Kerala(2012). Authorized PADI Dive Centre in KERALA S-28372). Authorised Service Provider of DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council). We are principally engaged in diving services, Water Sports Activities, PADI Scuba Diving Training Programmes, Rescue Operations, Saturation diving and engineering services in support of the offshore industry. Our base ensures that we can respond effectively to our clients. Aqua Leo always trying to be a company which always develops quality of professional services in under water technique business in order to take care of the customer trust. Personnel at Aqua Leo recognize the importance of quality and safety management applications and strive to complete project scopes with due regard to the applicable statutory regulations, project specifications and procedures.
#14 - Ocean Dive Center
#15 - Scuba Lov.in
#16 - Scuba Evolution India
Greetings from Scuba Evolution India — the only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort and Tec Dive Centre in Goa! We're India's only ISO 45001-2018 certified dive centre.
At SEI, we teach a variety of introductory, basic and advanced diving programs and courses. Being a veteran-owned and run dive resort, safety, high-quality dive education, exploration, conservation, research are high on our list of priorities.
We'll help you redefine your limits, learn new skills, and discover a mesmerizing underwater world!
#17 - Netrani Adventures
#18 - Temple Adventures Divers India
#19 - Planet Scuba India PVT LTD
Planet Scuba India encompasses:
- Good diving skills and knowledge.
- Deeper understanding of the importance of the underwater world to our eco-system.
- More meaning in what LIFE has got for you.
- Networking of friends with similar interests.
Our Products and Services:
- Offering dive courses & swimming lessons right here in Bangalore city.
- Organizers of dive trips and holidays around India and worldwide Destinations.
- Dive packages are available on both scheduled and Customized basis.
- Sale and rental of international standard dive equipment at competitive prices.
#20 - India Scuba Explorers
The dive center is just a hop away from the jetty, which is where we launch the boat for our dive trips every day. Our diving is mainly done around Neil Island, but dive trips to the more frequented tourist island of Havelock, which is an hour away by boat, can also be arranged.
The waters of Neil Island are virtually unexplored and have been dived by only a handful of divers. The marine life has to be seen to be believed (will give any Fish Identification book a run for its money).On the visual menu are, Rays, Barracudas, Turtles, Parrot Fish, Butterfly Fish, Sea snakes, Wrasses, Clown Fish, Moray Eels, Jacks, Box Fish, Puffer Fish, Angel Fish, Blennies, and everything in-between, and of course, the stars of the show, the sea cows. The reef has not been damaged by El Nino, and has escaped coral bleaching. There is beautiful, healthy hard and soft coral in a spectacular array of colours. It is also one of the very few places in the world where corals and mangroves co-exist, adding to the unique bio-diversity.
India Scuba Explorers is the only diving facility on Neil Island and we offer a highly personalized service while making your safety and diving adventure our priority. All dive sites are selected in accordance with the diver's experience and comfort level. Further, all dives are conducted in accordance with PADI Safe Diving Practices.
#21 - Safety Stop
#22 - Quest Academy
Quest Academy is an aquatic sports academy which also widely caters to scuba diving. An untouched treasure trove of dive sites, the Palk Bay area we are located in has a lot to offer divers and scuba enthusiasts.
The Palk Bay is one of the last remaining habitats for green sea turtles & dugongs on mainland India. Humpback dolphins are also commonly found in this region. Additionally, sea cucumbers, sea stars and sea horses were commonly found here, much of which have been lost to illegal wildlife trade. Bamboo sharks, sting rays, sea anemones and Clark’s anemone fish are other common indigenous marine species. A wide variety of mollusks are present in the region – from attractive cephalopods (octopus, cuttlefish), to minuscule nudibranchs, sea hares and a huge diversity of gastropods.
#23 - Orca Dive Club
#24 - Gomantak Scuba
#25 - Dive Andaman
#26 - Andaman Bubbles
A PADI Dive Center located on Havelock Island in the Andaman Islands, India. We are the in-house dive center for the resorts -'The Wild Orchid' and 'Emerald Gecko'. Come and let us show you the beauty of the Andaman Sea.
#27 - Gypsy Divers Scuba & Dive Resort
Are you looking for the best scuba diving experience, Accommodation & eat meet greet under one roof in Andaman & Nicobar Islands or trying to figure out the best place for taking a Scuba diving course and dive programs ? Look no further, you’ve reached the right place.
Welcome to PADI 5 Star Gypsy Divers Scuba & Dive Resort the private property which very much heart of the Havelock island (swraj dweep), Andaman & Nicobar Island, India.
Gypsy Divers offers a vast range of dive experiences as well as professional courses that you can choose from. It is one of the very few PADI authorized dive centers in Havelock which maintain their own boats to take divers to Dive Sites not otherwise accessible. Driven by passion, our top focus is YOU and we do our best to make sure every dive is special and memorable. Our team brings a wealth of global experience, commitment, love for the world of diving and a desire to share this wonderful underwater world with you.
WHY CHOOSE GYPSY DIVERS
Gypsy Divers is run by experienced, committed and passionate PADI Certified Dive Masters & Dive Instructors who follow International Training Standards. Your Safety is our first Priority. Whether you are a first time diver or a Pro Certified Fun Diver diving for years, we ensure personal attention to each and everyone who dives with us.
We recognise that different people learn at different speeds – besides, you are on vacation and may want to spread out your training. We are flexible about our course duration. Your course will run as long as is needed in order for you to learn the skills in the program. We go with your comfort level. Sometimes, if the Instructor feels the need, we include an extra dive in the same course to ensure your training is not compromised. Our patient Dive Masters and Instructors give adequate time and attention to each and every student till he/she gets it right. That's also one of the reasons we get rave reviews from all over.
We do our best to make every dive course and dive program a very personal and memorable experience. Our team brings a wealth of experience, commitment and passion - a team with global experience who genuinely enjoys sharing diving experience with our guests. Our passion for scuba diving and the ocean drives our Dive Instructors and Dive Masters to ensure our guests of all ages understand the details about dives gear, marine life, fish identification, dive sites, ocean conservation, etc after every dive.
Our dive center boasts of a great and healthy marine reef with safe and shallow golden white sandy patch on our private Gypsy Beach. It is perfect for Confined Water Training sessions during the courses with students as well as for training the first time dive program guests. The courses' dive sessions are done in an open air classroom, under coconut trees, just front of the beach. We maintain separate sets of dive equipment for students, courses & fun divers.
Our Dive Instructors, Dive masters and rest of the team is always ready to help you and happy to answer all your questions regarding diving, dive center, dive equipment, air quality certification, safety records, dive boat, medical issues, etc. So don't hesitate and feel free to ask any question you might have.
ACCOMMODATION
PADI 5 Star Gypsy divers scuba & Dive Resort offers brand new Stay rooms & resort for all Dive enthuse .
Our philosophy is value for money - we aren't trying to offer the cheapest possible accommodation, nor are we trying to build a super high-end resort. We are geared towards people who want a comfortable accommodation and friendly, personal service while retaining the feeling of being in a remote and exotic tropical destination - but without paying 5-star resort rates.
Our priority is to come all together share travel stories laugh enjoy the stay make new friends, create share the memories and have memorable time on island.
We aren't a big resort, nor do we want to become one. We like knowing all our guests by name and BCD / fin sizes . And that way, everyone gets to have a hammock as well (and we don't have to give up ours!).
Gypsy divers offers 10 standard rooms with all required amenities and 2 Dom rooms with bed and breakfast .
Amenities
WIFI, ROOM SERVICE, AIR CONDITION, BEACH, HOT WATER, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX, FRONT DESK, HOME MADE FOOD, PICK UP / DROP, STUDENT/COURSE PACKAGE (PICKUP FROM AIRPORT TO AIRPORT), MEDICAL HELP, TV, MINERAL WATER, TOILETRIES.
#28 - Interdive
#29 - Scuba Cochin Kovalam
#30 - Lakshadweep Diving Academy
#31 - Lacadives
Lacadives are the pioneers of scuba diving in India and will give you an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Chidiya Tapu is south of Port Blair (40 min drive south from the airport), a magnificent location that has a lush and pristine heritage of natural wonders. This beautifully secluded spot is an escape from the regular crowd of visitors at Havelock islands, giving Lacadives the luxury of rarely encountering other dive boats on the reef.
Guests are given a highly personalized experience, where instead of a multitude of divers crowding the boat, we focus on each diver’s individual comfort and minimize our footprint on the reefs.
Chidiya Tapu also has great exploration opportunities on land; one can walk to the lighthouse, visit the biological reserve and observe many species endemic to the Andaman. It is a paradise for bird-watchers; avid enthusiasts will enjoy the drive down from Port Blair. It's also believed to be the best place to see sunsets on the Andaman Islands. 15 minutes away from our dive center lies a shipwreck, the remnants of an East India Company cargo boat that sank in 1918, making for a breath-taking view and yet another amazing feature of the location!
The outer edges of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and the islands of Rutland and Cinque have a number of potential dive sites yet to be explored. From the dives that we have done in the area so far, we know that these waters offer some spectacular diving. So come, do some exploring with Lacadives and who knows – you just might get to name a new dive site!
#32 - Urban Nomad Unbound Adventure
Welcome to URBAN NOMAD - your PADI Dive Resort and one-stop destination for diving, kayaking, fishing, and many other water sports adventures for the whole family.
With a flag store in Pondicherry's romantic French heritage town and several outlets in Resorts along the coast, we offer beginners, certified divers, and course students alike the possibility to do pool training and activities comfortably from their resort, before exploring the ocean with us. Our team of passionate ocean lovers comes from across the world and includes PADI dive professionals of all levels - carefully chosen for their experience and responsible diving practices, making sure you get the most out of every adventure you do with us.
The southern East Coast of India is always worth an exploration - no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced pro: The many deep dive sights, wrecks, natural and artificial reefs make it an unforgettable experience for everyone. For beginners, groups, and families we offer many other watersports or even multi-adventure packages to keep everyone engaged.
Tech divers, as well as professionals, love the possibilities to train for the many PADI specialties we can offer here, and if you're lucky, you can meet our whale sharks that visit between June and October, see dolphins or even fin whales. In any case, we'll introduce you to many other sea creatures, be it the majestic Malabar grouper, schools of barracudas, beautiful fan coral gardens, or tiny nudibranchs.
As a certified diver and as a member of our Club you can join us on discounted AWARE activities, get special rates on theme dives (like our Women's Dive Day for example), grab a cool deal on dive gear, and benefit from many other advantages.
So, have a look at our offers and packages, become an URBAN NOMAD ... and let's explore together!
#34 - Scuba Cochin
Scuba Cochin Is The First Padi Authorized Dive Centre In South India, With Its Dive Centre Located In The Heart Of Cochin City. We Offer Padi Certification Courses From Open Water Diver To Instructor And Daily Dive Trips In This Region. We Also Offer Certification Courses In Emergency First Responder., We Have Most Modern Equipments For Training In Diving And Water Sports. We Represent Many International Organizations For Their Net Work In India. Scuba Pro, Mission Kayaking, Ikelite, Bauer Compressor Are Some Of The Names. We Have A Great Stock Of Scuba Gear And Swimming Accessories. Scuba Cochin Have Trained And Qualified Crew From Padi To Assist You In Diving With Pleasure And Fun. We Organizes Dive Trips To One Among The Worlds Most Beautiful And Exciting Coral Islands Lakshadweep Dive Trips, We Are The First To Introduce Kayaking Trips In Cochin, With Weekly One Day Tour From Ernakulam.
#35 - United Scuba
#36 - Exotic Bleu
#37 - Dive Center Kadmat
#38 - Indian Institute of Scuba Diving & Aquatic Sports
Indian Institute of Scuba Diving and Aquatic Sports (IISDA) is India's first integrated Scuba diving school located next to the Tarkarli Beach giving breathtaking view of Arabian Sea. It has dedicated scuba training pool with max depth of 25 ft, class rooms has modern audio-visual system and are air conditioned.
It has sea view resort and pool side/sea view Rest O Bar. Beach volleyball and Tennis court also adds of as other recreational activities.
Sindhudurg coast has good rocky islands nearby such as legandary Burnt Island or Light house which provides some of the best diving sites of on western coast of India.
So come to IISDA, dive and have a fun!!