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Scuba Diving
Discover the world lying below the sea.
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Your safety is our number one priority!
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Cruise on down to the dive site.
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An old French colonial settlement, Pondicherry is known for its delicious French and continental cuisine, multi-hued quaint villas, and the zen culture of Auroville. However, Pondicherry is more than what you find on land and it’s time to uncover its hidden depths with a session of scuba diving!  

If you are a first-time diver, we have just the right course for you! We reckon that scuba diving is on your bucket list and we are here to help you tick it right off of it! Join a group of experienced scuba divers and swim under the surface to witness beautiful coral reefs and rich aquatic life. At Pondy, diving is conducted throughout the year. Our UNA crew will handpick diving sites and dive groups that best match your skills and abilities. Strap on your scuba diving equipment and go on a thrilling sea adventure.  

With our Single Day Scuba Diving program, you can now experience the underwater world right here in Pondicherry!

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An old French colonial settlement, Pondicherry is known for its delicious French and continental cuisine, multi-hued quaint villas, and the zen culture of Auroville. However, Pondicherry is more than what you find on land and it’s time to uncover its hidden depths with a session of scuba diving!  

If you are a first-time diver, we have just the right course for you! We reckon that scuba diving is on your bucket list and we are here to help you tick it right off of it! Join a group of experienced scuba divers and swim under the surface to witness beautiful coral reefs and rich aquatic life. At Pondy, diving is conducted throughout the year. Our UNA crew will handpick diving sites and dive groups that best match your skills and abilities. Strap on your scuba diving equipment and go on a thrilling sea adventure.  

With our Single Day Scuba Diving program, you can now experience the underwater world right here in Pondicherry!

Things to note

Duration: 

  • 1-2 hours of basic scuba skill training in the pool.
  • 40 mins dive in the open ocean.

 

Inclusions: 

  • Scuba Equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, and wet suit, buoyancy control device, dive gauge, and a tank)
  • Scuba Instructions (pool session + ocean dive)
  • Underwater photographs
  • Boat Ride to the dive spot

 

Exclusions: 

  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

 

Cancellation Policy:

  • In case the dive trip is cancelled due to acts of God/security reasons, guests will be charged 60% of the course fee as per rate card, as pool Training, Instructor Fee, PADI Fee, and Legal Fee for documentation are paid all in advance.
  • Cancelation 48 hours to same-day /no-show or cancellation from the side of the guest while the dive experience: 100% Nonrefundable (No Dive credits)
  • Cancelation / No Show 7 days to 48hrs before dive day: 100% amount is non - refundable.
  • Cancelation/ No Show 14 days to 7 days before dive day:a 50% amount will be refunded.
  • Cancellations more than 14 days before the dive days a 100% will be refunded (except total applicable bank fees
  • In case of dive is aborted for bad visibility for Fun Dive/ DSD only dive rewards will be provided
  • In case the dive is aborted during a course by the instructor the training dive shall be re-scheduled.
  • Dive Courses where re-scheduling is applicable shall be rescheduled within 1 year, courses are non-refundable..
  • In the case the student requires more attention and is unable to finish the course within the training days an extra fee for extra dives will be charged
  • All refunds will be made within 7 working days by RTGS transfer. In the case of any exchange rate applicable the transfer fee/ exchange rate will be adjusted at the time of refund. and will be claimed from the guest.
  • Cancellation/Refund Policy rights are at the desecration of the dive center
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Location
Location: Pondicherry

Exact location will be shared after booking


Itinerary

Arrival:

7:00am (appx.) -The exact timing is shared the evening before with all guests according to best weather conditions, location and other details.

On arrival:

After assembling at our dive center in Pondicherry heritage town, guests change into their dive suits and travel in their own vehicle to our waterfront property (waterman's village near the mangroves) (10 minutes from the dive center)

Boat Ride to Dive Center:

The guests will be taken to our dive sites 6 kms off shore (35 min) with snacks.

Ocean Dive:

1-on-1 with our experienced dive professionals. The time underwater is unlimited on 1 air tank (on average between 30 to 45 minutes). Underwater photographs are included in our package. According to group size we spend up to 2 hours anchored at the dive site.

Boat Ride Back:

We take the guests back to waterman's village (35 minutes) and from there back to the dive center in Heritage Town (10 minutes).

Completion of the Scuba Dive:

After changing, our guests receive a Certificate of Participation for joining a scuba experience conducted under international safety guidelines and standards by PADI, the world's market leader in scuba diving.

Photos ( and videos if ordered):

Will be shared via link by Urban Nomad to each guest.


reviews

    

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(100 Reviews)

  • JB
    Joysurya Biswas

    05 October 2023

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The best place for scuba diving in Pondicherry…met with the coolest mindset pep …each one of them are so nice and cool


  • KJ
    Kush Jain

    02 August 2024

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Hello scuba enthusiasts! It was a wonderful experience, I totally enjoyed doing Scuba with Urban Nomad Adventures The instructor Anoop was fantastic too. All support staff including owner Mr.Apurva were very motivative and experienced. I definitely recommend this Company to all scuba enthusiasts,friends and relatives visiting Pondicherry! Think scuba diving, Urban Nomad Adventures it is!! 😊


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    Riti Sanghvi

    02 August 2024

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I and my 3 friends did our first scuba with urban nomad and trust me they are the best in pondi!! 10/10. They instructors are really nice and also so cool!!!



FAQs

No, since scuba dive is an introductory dive course for beginners, you don’t need to be a strong swimmer.

This dive is suitable for anyone wishing to tryout scuba diving for the first time.

You will go to a maximum depth of 12mtr, under a close supervision of your Instructor at all times.
Duration of each dive will be 30-40 minutes.

If you are unable to answer NO to all the questions below, please call us before making the booking on +91 8971202915.

NO to all the questions below is a must for booking a scuba diving session:

  1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, blood, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19. 
  2. I am over 45 years of age. 
  3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.
  4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.
  5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery. 
  6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, signifcant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease. 
  7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability. 
  8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes. 
  9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea. 
  10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefoquine/Lariam).

Yes, kids of 10 years and above are permitted to dive.

There are a few dive sites suitable for first time divers, as they are only diving up to 12 m depth (40 feet). Our dive crew chooses the best option according to weather and water conditions.  All of them are around 4 to 6 km off shore and reachable by boat. All are rich in marine life.

Underwater photos are inclusive of the price. There will be a minimum of 5 photos.

Videos are exclusive. They cost Rs.500/- The video will consist of both participants and marine life. Participants can download all videos of the day from our drive with a shared link.

Anything else you'd like to know?

Message us at [email protected] or call us at +91-8971202915


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