More Than Diving. A Dream Beneath the Surface.
The ocean has a way of changing how you see the world. At The Dive Master, we help you discover that world — whether you’re taking your first breath underwater, earning your scuba certification, or building a career in diving.
Based in the breathtaking Havelock Island, Andaman, we are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort dedicated to creating confident divers, developing professionals, and inspiring a deeper connection with the ocean.
Your journey begins here. The ocean is waiting.
Built on a Dream. Driven by the Ocean.
Instructor Development Dive Resort
The Dive Master began with a simple dream: to share the magic of the underwater world with more people.
What started as a small dive centre has grown into a place where beginners discover a new passion, certified divers continue their journey, and aspiring professionals work towards a career beneath the surface. Our story is written in the divers we train, the confidence we build, the team that grows with us, and the dreams we continue to chase.
Today, as a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort on Havelock Island, we welcome divers from across India and around the world.
We haven’t stopped dreaming. We’ve only found a bigger ocean to explore.
Why choose The Dive Master?
Training that builds confidence
We focus on understanding, skill development, and comfort in the water. Every diver deserves the time and guidance to develop at their own pace.
From beginners to dive professionals
From your first underwater experience to advanced certifications and instructor development, we support your journey through the stages of scuba diving.
Safety at every step
Proper briefings, equipment checks, appropriate supervision, and training aligned with applicable certification standards are central to the way we dive.
The Andaman Islands as our playground
Our training dives take place around Havelock Island, where clear blue water, coral reefs, and rich marine life turn every dive into a story worth telling.
Find Your Way Into the Blue
Whether you’re curious about breathing underwater or ready to turn your passion into a profession, there’s a place for you at The Dive Master.
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Never dived before Discover Scuba Diving
Your first breath underwater is something you’ll never forget. Experience the underwater world under the close supervision of a qualified instructor, even if you’ve never dived before.
For beginners · No previous scuba experience required -
Get certified PADI Open Water Diver
Start your scuba journey with structured learning, confined-water training, and open-water dives. Develop the knowledge and skills to become a certified recreational diver.
Your first step towards independent recreational diving -
Already certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Take your skills further, explore new types of diving, and develop experience through adventure dives, including deep diving and underwater navigation.
For certified Open Water divers -
Become a safer diver Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response
Learn to recognise potential problems, assist fellow divers, and respond to emergencies. Build awareness, confidence, and responsibility as a diver.
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Go professional PADI Divemaster and Instructor Development
Take your passion to the professional level. Develop your diving knowledge, leadership, and teaching abilities with guidance from experienced dive professionals.
The ocean is waiting.
0 m PADI Open Water divers are certified to 18 metres
Start in Bangalore. Discover the Ocean in Andaman.
You don’t have to wait until your next holiday to begin your scuba diving journey.
Through our Bangalore training initiative, you can begin with theory, equipment familiarisation, and confined-water practice in a pool. When you’re ready, continue your training with open-water dives at Havelock Island, Andaman, according to your selected course.
Our aim is to make scuba education more accessible to people with busy schedules, without compromising on proper training and skill development.
Learn locally. Train with purpose. Experience the ocean.
The exact certification, number of dives, prerequisites, and fees depend on the course selected. See the Open Water course details and fees ↓
with Planet Scuba India
Planet Scuba India- Theory
- Equipment familiarisation
- Confined-water practice
with The Dive Master Havelock
The Dive Master- Open-water dives
- According to your selected course
Your Underwater Adventure Starts Here.
In collaborationPlanet Scuba IndiaThe Dive Master
Train in Bangalore.Dive in the Andamans.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to the underwater world. Learn essential scuba skills in Bangalore, then head to the Andamans to put them into practice in the ocean.
Your journey has three parts
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01Theory
Knowledge Development
Learn the basics of scuba diving, equipment and safety through self-study and instructor guidance.
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02Bangalore
Confined-Water Training
Practice essential scuba skills in a swimming pool with a PADI-certified instructor.
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03Andamans
Open-Water Dives
Complete four training dives over two days with The Dive Master Havelock and work towards your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
The course typically takes 4–5 days to complete, depending on scheduling and individual progress.
Two destinations. One incredible journey.
Your first step towards a lifetime of diving adventures.
with Planet Scuba India
Planet Scuba India
Bangalore
With Planet Scuba your scuba journey begins in Bangalore with theory and pool training to prepare you for the ocean.
Knowledge Development
Choose the learning option that works best for you:
PADI Course Information
- Confined-Water Training
- Duration: Approximately 5–7 hours
- Get familiar with your scuba equipment and practice essential underwater skills in a swimming pool under instructor guidance.
- Training is conducted on weekends, with scheduling subject to availability.
with The Dive Master Havelock
The Dive Master
Andamans
Take Your Skills Into the Ocean with The Dive Master Havelock.
Open-Water Training · 4 dives | Over 2 days
- Apply the skills learned during pool training.
- Build confidence in the open sea under instructor supervision.
- Experience the underwater world of the Andaman Islands.
- Complete all required training and demonstrate the necessary skills to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Open-water dives are subject to weather, sea conditions and instructor assessment.
Choose Your Adventure
From your first dive to your next level of exploration.
Open Water Diver
Bangalore trainingOpen Water Diver
Bangalore + AndamansOpen Water + Advanced Open Water
Bangalore + AndamansFor all students
Equipment discount for all Planet Scuba India and The Dive Master Havelock students.
For Package 3 students
Equipment discount valid for 6 months.
Prices in INR. Confirm discount applicability and final payable amounts before booking.
PADI Open Water Diver course pre-requisites
- Minimum age
- 10 years.
- Swimming
- You must meet PADI’s swimming and water-comfort requirements.
- Medical fitness
- Complete the required PADI Diver Medical Questionnaire; medical clearance may be required.
- Course completion
- Knowledge development, confined-water training and open-water dives are all mandatory for certification.
We Don’t Just Train Divers. We Build Confidence.
For us, scuba diving is more than an adventure. It’s about overcoming hesitation, learning to trust yourself, respecting nature, and discovering what you’re capable of.
We believe that every student has a different starting point. Some arrive excited, some nervous, and some with a dream they’ve carried for years. Our role is to help them progress with the right instruction, patience, and encouragement.
We want every person who dives with us to leave with more than photographs and a certification card. We want them to leave with confidence, unforgettable memories, and a greater respect for the ocean.
Dive responsibly. Protect what you love.
At The Dive Master, we encourage responsible diving practices, respect for marine life, and careful interaction with coral reef environments. We believe the best divers are not only skilled underwater — they also understand the importance of leaving the ocean as undisturbed as possible.
A Small Beginning. A Bigger Dream.
Every journey has a beginning, and ours began with a dream and a belief that we could build something meaningful through diving.
The Dive Master is a reflection of every student who trusted us, every team member who stood beside us, and every dive that taught us something new.
We are proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about where we’re going.
This is our journey, our team, and our dream. And we’re only getting started.
The Dive Master
Your Ocean Story Starts Here.
Whether you want to experience scuba diving for the first time, earn your certification, or build a career in diving, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Your journey doesn’t have to begin with confidence. It just has to begin.
Start Your Diving JourneyLearn. Dive. Explore. Repeat.
Learn & train in Bangalore with Planet Scuba | Put your skills to the test and explore the underwater world of the Andamans with The Dive Master Havelock.
The Dive Master
Open-water dives · Andamans
The Dive Master Havelock
- thedivemasterhavelock / Instagram
- thedivemasterhavelock.com
- +91 70639 61611
- Beach No. 2, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), next to Nemo Beach, Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744211
Planet Scuba India
Theory & pool training · Bangalore
Planet Scuba India
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- planetscubaindia.com
- +91 99332 02104
- Survey No. 8, MM Towers, Ground Floor, No. 1, “B” Block, Jakkur Plantation, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
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