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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!
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Exact location will be shared after booking
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.
(100 Reviews)
05 October 2023
The best place for scuba diving in Pondicherry…met with the coolest mindset pep …each one of them are so nice and cool
02 August 2024
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!! 😊
02 August 2024
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!!!
Do I need to know how to swim?
No, since scuba dive is an introductory dive course for beginners, you don’t need to be a strong swimmer.
Who is this dive for?
This dive is suitable for anyone wishing to tryout scuba diving for the first time.
How deep and how long is each dive?
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.
Medical Questions for the Participant:
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:
Are kids permitted to dive?
Yes, kids of 10 years and above are permitted to dive.
Which are the dive spots that I will be diving in?
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.
Are underwater photos inclusive in the price paid?
Underwater photos are inclusive of the price. There will be a minimum of 5 photos.
Are videos inclusive in the price paid?
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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