Overview
Turtle Beach is a premium boat diving site located off the southeast coast of Havelock Island. The site is known for its large staghorn coral garden, calm conditions, white sandy areas and diverse reef life. The reef begins at around 2–3 metres and gradually slopes towards deeper sandy sections.
The experience starts at the dive centre with a theory and shallow-water training session. Your instructor explains breathing, equalisation, hand signals and basic diving procedures before checking your equipment and completing the required medical declaration.
You then take a boat along Havelock's coast to Turtle Beach. The dive begins over the shallow reef, where you can explore dense staghorn coral formations and observe tropical reef fish. Depending on the conditions, you may see bannerfish, fusiliers, parrotfish, clownfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, groupers and other marine life.
Kuhl's stingrays are commonly found resting on the sandy sections of the reef. Green and hawksbill sea turtles may occasionally pass through the deeper areas, but turtle sightings are not guaranteed.
The standard experience provides around 30 minutes underwater with a certified RAID instructor. Beginners are guided to a maximum depth of 12 metres. A Pro upgrade is available with 45 minutes underwater, plus additional GoPro photos and videos.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Turtle Beach Scuba Dive
- Report at the dive centre.
- Complete theory, safety briefing and equipment setup.
- Take the boat to Turtle Beach on Havelock's southeast coast.
- Enjoy a 30-minute guided scuba dive.
- Beginners dive up to 12 metres maximum.
- Return by boat and receive GoPro photos/videos.
- Pro option: 45-minute underwater experience with additional media.
Difficulty and fitness
Basic fitness required. Swimming or previous scuba experience is not required for the beginner programme.
- Rest well, stay hydrated and avoid alcohol before diving.
What to bring
- Sleep well before the dive.
- Stay hydrated.
- Wear swimwear under the wetsuit.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Avoid alcohol before diving.
- Share relevant medical information with the instructor.
- Follow all briefing and equalisation instructions.
Essentials
- Swimwear, towel, dry clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, drinking water, light snack and relevant medical information.
Getting there
Report at the designated Frogman dive center/jetty at the confirmed reporting time.
Reach Havelock Island/Swaraj Dweep from Port Blair by an approved ferry or passenger boat service. From Havelock, report at the designated dive centre/jetty. Turtle Beach is reached by boat along the southeast coast of the island.
Trip details
Included
- Boat trip to Turtle Beach
- 1:1 certified RAID instructor
- 30-minute theory and shallow training
- Full scuba equipment
- Safety briefing
- Medical declaration
- 30-minute guided dive
- GoPro photos and videos
Not included
- Travel to/from Havelock
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Pro upgrade
- Unlisted services
Before you book
- Beginner maximum depth is 12 metres.
- Standard underwater time is 30 minutes.
- Pro option provides 45 minutes underwater.
- Sea turtle sightings are occasional and not guaranteed.
- Sea and weather conditions may affect the boat trip.
- Not suitable for active ear infections, recent surgery or uncontrolled asthma on the day.
- Pregnant guests are advised not to dive.
- June–September trips depend more closely on sea conditions.
- December–February is listed by the vendor as the peak period for calm conditions and visibility.
Safety notes
Follow your instructor throughout the dive. Do not touch coral or marine animals. Maintain communication through hand signals, equalise as instructed and stay within the planned depth.
Participant requirements
Name, age, contact details, booking date and relevant medical information.
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