Overview
The Scuba Refresher Course in Havelock is designed for certified divers returning to scuba diving after a break or those who want to rebuild confidence before joining deeper or more challenging dives.
The programme starts with a relaxed knowledge review covering dive planning, hand signals and the local Andaman marine environment. You then move to a shallow-water skills session at Nemo Reef, where the instructor reviews essential scuba skills at your own pace.
The skills session includes mask clearing, regulator recovery, out-of-air procedures, buoyancy control, trim and basic equipment handling. The instructor also checks your BCD and regulator setup so you can become comfortable with your equipment again.
Buoyancy practice is an important part of the refresher. The instructor records your buoyancy practice and reviews the footage with you, helping identify areas that may need improvement.
Once your skills are assessed and you are comfortable, you proceed to an open-water reef dive. The dive site is selected according to your certification level, experience and performance during the skills session. The vendor lists sites such as Aquarium, Oval Reef and The Wall as possible options depending on the diver's level and confidence.
Dive 1 has a maximum depth of 12 metres. A second dive may reach up to 18 metres depending on your certification level and how the first dive goes.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Scuba Refresher
- Morning reporting at Frogman dive centre.
- Review dive knowledge, planning and hand signals.
- 1:1 shallow-water skills session at Nemo Reef.
- Practise mask clearing, regulator recovery and out-of-air procedures.
- Review buoyancy, trim and equipment setup.
- Complete skills assessment.
- Proceed to a suitable open-water reef dive.
- Dive 1 maximum depth: 12 m.
- Optional second dive may reach 18 m based on certification and performance.
- Review buoyancy footage and receive instructor feedback.
Difficulty and fitness
Basic fitness suitable for scuba diving. Medical clearance may be required for certain conditions.
- Rest well, stay hydrated and be physically prepared for shallow-water skills and an open-water dive.
What to bring
- Bring proof of your scuba certification.
- Review your previous dive skills and logbook if available.
- Sleep well before the programme.
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid alcohol before diving.
- Inform the instructor about your medical history.
- Follow all instructor instructions during the skills session.
Essentials
- Dive certification proof, swimwear, towel, dry clothes, personal medicines, water bottle and any personal dive equipment.
Getting there
Report at the Frogman dive center in Govind Nagar at the confirmed morning reporting time.
Reach Havelock Island/Swaraj Dweep from Port Blair by an approved ferry or passenger boat service. From Havelock, reach the Frogman centre in Govind Nagar. Complimentary hotel transfer is available within 5 km of the centre according to the vendor.
Trip details
Included
- 1:1 instructor for skills session
- Open-water dive
- Full scuba equipment
- Speedboat transfer where applicable
- Hotel transfer within 5 km
- Buoyancy video review
- Skills assessment
- Water and snacks
Not included
- Travel to/from Havelock
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Optional GoPro rental
- Dive computer rental
- Medical/doctor certification fees
- Unlisted services
Before you book
- Open Water certification is required.
- A refresher is strongly recommended after 6 months or more without diving.
- The vendor requires a refresher after a break of more than 2 years before joining its fun dives.
- Divers out of the water for 10+ years may be advised to retake the Open Water course.
- Dive 1 maximum depth is 12 m.
- A second dive may reach 18 m depending on certification and performance.
- Ages 50–60 require a physician's Fit to Dive certificate.
- Medical clearance may be required for asthma, high blood pressure, epilepsy or recent surgery.
- Wait at least 12 hours after a single dive or 18 hours after multiple dives before flying.
- The open-water dive site depends on certification, skills and conditions.
Safety notes
The skills session is conducted at a strict 1:1 ratio. Equipment is inspected before diving and conservative depth profiles are used. Follow the instructor throughout the programme and do not proceed to deeper water until your skills are assessed.
Participant requirements
Name, age, certification details, dive history, contact details and relevant medical information.
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