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Dive centre · Havelock · India
4.8381 Google reviewsEco Diver India
Commit to sustainable diving on Havelock Island with SDI instructors dedicated to coral replanting and marine conservation.
What sets this centre apart
- SDI qualified instructors leading all dives
- Active coral replanting and conservation projects
- Marine debris management programmes on site
- Ocean pearl farming initiatives
- Beach entry sites suitable for beginner divers
- On-site accommodation available for divers
- Underwater photos and videos included for first-time divers
- Free transfers for two or more divers within 4 km
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Eco Diver India about the centre
Located on Havelock Island within the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, Eco Diver India operates with a core focus on ecological sustainability. The centre is positioned in Govindnager, serving as a base for divers looking to explore the vibrant reefs of the region while supporting local marine health.
This is a centre for those who want their diving to have a positive impact. Beyond standard dive excursions, the team is actively involved in coral replanting initiatives, ocean pearl farming, and marine debris management, making it a destination for environmentally conscious divers.
The club and its team
The team is composed of highly qualified SDI instructors. They lead a variety of programmes ranging from introductory sessions for first-time divers to advanced professional courses.
All instruction and communication are conducted in English. The centre's approach is built around sustainable practices, ensuring that the local ecosystem remains healthy for future generations of divers.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SDI
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Dive schedule
- Lundi-Vendredi 06:00 – 21:00, Samedi-Dimanche 06:00 – 20:00
- Accommodation
- Le centre propose des hébergements (Accommodations).
- Address
- Govind Nagar, havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744211, India
- Official website
- ecodiver.in ↗
Courses on offer
Eco Diver India provides a full range of SDI training. You can begin with the Open Water Diver course or progress through various Professional Courses.
The centre also caters to those looking to experience the underwater world for the first time through supervised introductory dives.
The boats
The centre utilises boat entries for certain dive sites, such as Tribe gate, to access deeper or more remote reef structures.
Equipment and gases
The centre offers accommodation on-site for divers. For those looking to dive, they provide services including underwater photography and video for first-time divers.
Dive sites with Eco Diver India
Nimo Beach is a picturesque site ideal for those at the beginner level. Accessible via a beach entry, it offers a shallow environment reaching a maximum depth of 12 metres, where you can find colourful reef fish and soft corals.
Eco Beach offers a relaxed experience with a beach entry, making it a suitable location for those building confidence in the water.
Tribe gate is a boat-access site, providing a different perspective of the reef away from the shoreline.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Eco BeachNimo Beach
Marine life around Havelock
The reefs around Havelock are home to a diverse range of large pelagics and colourful reef inhabitants. You may encounter Manta rays and Whale sharks during your dives, alongside various species of reef fish.
The hard and soft coral structures provide a complex habitat for a multitude of organisms. These vibrant reefs are a primary focus of the centre's conservation and replanting efforts.
For those interested in smaller marine life, the area supports seahorses and a variety of other interesting species tucked within the reef architecture.
Diving conditions
The dive sites vary between beach entries and boat entries, which can influence the type of current or swell you might encounter. Divers should prepare for different environments depending on whether they are at a shallow reef flat or a boat-access site.
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