Although
getting into the Ocean without knowing how to swim sounds scary, thousands of
non-swimmers experience the magic of the underwater realm through SCUBA! Some
scared and some dared, India has seen a growing number of eager adventurers
ready to take the plunge. With over 2500 km of India’s coastline, the options
to learn & experience SCUBA diving are limitless. International federations
like PADI suggest preparing and training with your local SCUBA diving club
before heading to the open ocean.
But
where and how do I begin? Let’s break it down.
Pre-requisites
To
be able to Discover SCUBA,
you must be over 8 years of age and have decent medical fitness (attached
picture highlights medical conditions that could be detrimental for SCUBA &
would require a fitness certificate from a doctor). Enthusiasm has no age
barrier and neither do we. Medically fit seniors as well as aspiring youngsters
enjoy SCUBA diving and gain comfort and confidence to sign up for a
full-fledged PADI Open Water Diver course.
Where can I Dive?
To
Discover SCUBA in India, people have a myriad of options like your local pools,
the seas, lakes and even quarries. However, in our country where “juggad” runs
rampant, I highly recommend following this checklist before choosing to sign up
with any centre.
- Check that your trainer has a professional diving licence from any internationally recognised diving federation like PADI or SSI.
- Make sure you are given a full
set of SCUBA equipment with certified cylinders & a well maintained
refilling facility
- Pick a centre with a clean
safety sheet and great reviews.
- Get in touch with our experts
at Absolute SCUBA to plan your SCUBA diving experience.
How Much?
When
it comes to SCUBA diving, its best to not opt for the cheapest option. Cheaper
options may use sub-standard SCUBA gear and have inexperienced and unqualified
dive leaders and Instructors. Since SCUBA diving is an adventure sport and
poses a risk to life, quality of gear and instruction should be your first priority
when it comes to booking your SCUBA diving experience. You can find more
information about your SCUBA gear here.
Diving
in your local pools is cheaper at approximately INR 1,500 up to INR 2,500 per person per session onwards. Whereas
Discovering SCUBA in the sea starts from INR 5,500 onwards. This additional
cost arises due to other logistical costs such as boats, additional staff, food
and snacks, etc. If you’re unsure of where to go and whom to dive with, reach
us for assistance and guidance.
Now
that you have chosen a trusted dive centre, prepare yourself for an experience like few others. Whether you are experiencing SCUBA to get closer to nature or completing
PADI certification courses, the experience of breathing underwater is a must
try for everyone! The Discover SCUBA experience is designed specifically to
introduce beginners to this mystical sport in a safe and engaging manner.
So
go ahead and DISCOVER SCUBA and
embrace an adventurer’s way of life!
Shaun Patel, PADI OWSI.
After
starting his diving back in 2011, Shaun went professional in 2013. He’s logged
in over 1100 dives since then.
About Absolute SCUBA
Absolute
SCUBA is the brainchild of two seasoned Dive Industry professionals, Seemant
Saxena, and Siddharth Pujari. Between them, they share a collective experience
of over 15 years in the Dive Training, Scuba Certification and Dive Travel
business.
Want to experience SCUBA in the
City? Book your spot here
Happy
& Safe Diving always – Team Absolute
www.absolutescuba.in | info@absolutescuba.in |
+91 9860003456 | +91 9970983456
