PADI — the Professional Association of Diving Instructors — is the world's largest dive training agency. A card you earn here works anywhere. Centres on Bangaram, Kadmat, Kavaratti and Minicoy run the full ladder from first-breath programmes to professional ranks. We don't rush any of it.
From try-dive to dive professional, step by step.
Discover Scuba
No certification, no prior swimming required. Half-day try-dive in the lagoon to find out if scuba is for you.
Open Water Diver
The foundational certification. Theory, confined-water skills and four open-water dives to 18 m. Walk out with a worldwide card.
Advanced Open Water
Five adventure dives including deep (30 m) and navigation. The course that actually makes you feel like a diver.
Rescue Diver + EFR
The most useful course in the PADI system. Self-rescue, buddy rescue, emergency first response. Pre-req for going pro.
Dive Master
First professional rank. Internship-style training, runs alongside the centre staff for a full season.
Same rates across all four centres.
Includes equipment, instructor, boat, certification fee and PADI manual access.
PADI Certification Courses
Per person| Course | Days | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PADI Scuba Diver | 1–2 days | ₹ 18,000 |
| Open Water Diver | 3–4 days | ₹ 25,000 |
| Adventure Diver | 1–2 days | ₹ 18,000 |
| Advanced Open Water Diver | 2–3 days | ₹ 20,000 |
| Emergency First Response (EFR) | Half day | ₹ 9,000 |
| Rescue Diver | 3–4 days | ₹ 25,000 |
| Dive Master | 6–8 weeks | ₹ 65,000 |
Specialty Courses
Flat rate ₹ 16,500| Specialty | Format | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Provider | Classroom + practical | ₹ 16,500 |
| Peak Performance Buoyancy | 2 dives | ₹ 16,500 |
| Project AWARE | Conservation module | ₹ 16,500 |
| Coral Reef Conservation | Classroom + 1 dive | ₹ 16,500 |
| Deep Diver | 4 dives | ₹ 16,500 |
| Digital Underwater Photography | 2 dives | ₹ 16,500 |
| Underwater Navigation | 3 dives | ₹ 16,500 |
What you need before you sign up.
- Minimum age: 10 for Junior Open Water, 15 for Open Water.
- Swim test: 200 m continuous swim and 10-minute float; no time limit.
- Medical: PADI medical questionnaire signed. Doctor’s sign-off required if you answer yes to any condition (asthma, heart, ear).
- Time budget: Open Water + Advanced + EFR can be combined into a single 7-day trip.
- Flight rule: Do not fly within 18–24 hours of your last dive.
Get certified where the reef is still healthy.
Bring an open mind and a swimsuit — we’ll handle permits, transfers, the dive school booking and a stay close to the centre.