Overview
Try Scuba Diving at Nemo Reef, Havelock Island
Discover the underwater world with a beginner-friendly havelock island scuba diving experience at Nemo Reef. This shore dive is designed for first-time divers who want to experience scuba without the need for previous certification or diving experience.
Unlike a boat dive, you enter the water directly from the beach. The experience begins with a briefing and equipment fitting, followed by basic practice in shallow water. Once you are comfortable breathing through the regulator, your instructor guides you gradually into the reef.
Nemo Reef is located off Beach No. 2 in Govind Nagar, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). The sheltered reef is known for its shallow entry, coral formations and marine life, including clownfish, parrotfish and schools of reef fish.
This experience is suitable for beginners and non-swimmers, with a dedicated instructor accompanying the participant throughout the dive. The underwater experience typically lasts around 30–40 minutes, depending on comfort and conditions, while the complete activity takes approximately 2.5 hours.
If you are looking for scuba in Havelock as a first-time experience, this shore-entry dive offers a simple way to explore the underwater environment without a boat journey.
Itinerary
- Day 1 / Nemo Reef
Try Shore Scuba Diving at Nemo Reef
Arrive at the designated meeting point at your confirmed reporting time. Meet the dive team and complete the necessary registration before your equipment fitting.
Your instructor will provide a beginner-friendly briefing that covers basic scuba equipment, breathing techniques, communication signals, and important safety instructions.
Before moving deeper, you will spend time in shallow water practising how to breathe comfortably through the regulator and getting familiar with the underwater environment.
Once you are comfortable, begin your guided shore-entry dive at Nemo Reef. Your instructor will accompany you throughout the experience and guide you through the shallow reef environment.
Explore the underwater world and look out for colourful reef fish, clownfish, coral formations and other marine life that may be present during the dive.
After completing the underwater experience, return to shore and collect your belongings. The complete experience generally takes around 2.5 hours, including preparation and the dive.
Difficulty and fitness
Participants should be in generally good health and comfortable spending time in the water.
You do not need to be an athlete or an experienced swimmer. However, participants should be able to follow safety instructions, remain calm underwater and communicate any discomfort to the instructor.
People with certain heart, lung, respiratory, neurological or recent medical conditions may not be suitable for scuba diving. Participants should disclose relevant medical information before the activity and seek medical advice when required.
- No special fitness training is required for most beginners.
- Before the activity:
- Get adequate rest the night before
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
What to bring
Before Your Dive
- Get a good night's sleep
- Stay hydrated
- Eat a light meal before reporting
- Avoid alcohol before the activity
- Wear comfortable clothes over your swimwear
- Carry a towel and change of clothes
- Inform the dive team about relevant medical conditions
During the Dive
- Listen carefully to your instructor
- Never rush underwater
- Breathe normally through the regulator
- Equalise your ears as instructed
- Use the agreed hand signals
- Inform your instructor immediately if you feel uncomfortable
Essentials
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Valid booking confirmation
- Personal water bottle
- Reef-safe sunscreen, preferably applied before the activity
- Any personal medication you may require
- All essential scuba diving equipment is provided as part of the experience according to the vendor's current package information
Getting there
Meeting point to be confirmed before booking.
Reach Havelock Island / Swaraj Dweep
The nearest major arrival point is Port Blair.
From Port Blair, take a government or private ferry to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). Ferry schedules and availability can vary, so tickets should be arranged according to your travel plan.
From Havelock Jetty
After arriving at Havelock Jetty, take a local taxi or auto-rickshaw towards Govind Nagar.
Nemo Reef is located near Beach No. 2 in Govind Nagar, approximately 2–3 km from the jetty.
Trip details
Included
- Guided beginner shore scuba diving experience
- Dedicated instructor support during the dive
- Scuba diving equipment
- Safety briefing and basic underwater training
- Equipment fitting
- Guided shore entry at Nemo Reef
- Approximately 30–40 minutes of underwater time, subject to conditions and comfort
- Underwater photos
- Selected underwater video clips
- Hotel pickup and drop within the vendor's specified local service area
- Digital participation/dive certificate where provided by the operator
Not included
- Travel to and from Havelock Island
- Ferry tickets to Swaraj Dweep
- Accommodation
- Meals and personal refreshments unless specifically mentioned
- Personal travel insurance
- Transfers outside the operator's specified pickup area
- Optional underwater time extension
- Personal expenses
- Any service not specifically mentioned under "Included"
Before you book
No swimming experience required. Extended underwater time depends on air consumption and comfort level. Transport to the dive location is not included. Underwater photos and videos are available at an additional charge.
Safety notes
Scuba diving is an adventure activity that involves water pressure and underwater breathing equipment. All participants must follow the instructions of the dive instructor.
- Attend the complete safety briefing
- Do not enter the water if you feel unwell
- Never hold your breath underwater
- Follow your instructor at all times
- Do not touch coral or marine life
- Do not dive deeper than instructed
- Inform the instructor immediately if you experience discomfort
- Diving may be postponed or cancelled if weather or sea conditions are unsuitable
Participant requirements
Please collect the following information from each participant during booking:
- Full Name
- Age
- Gender
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Preferred Activity Date
- Preferred Time Slot
- Number of Participants
- Hotel Name and Location
- Emergency Contact Details
- Relevant Medical Information
- Swimming Ability (if applicable)
- Previous Diving Experience (if any)
- Special Requirements
- Confirmation of understanding and following diving safety instructions
Participants should also complete any required medical declaration or waiver provided by the dive operator.
Your operator
Trip reviews
Loading reviews