What are timings for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving?

The timings for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is an experience that is completely worth it. So don’t miss this opportunity and experience heaven on earth.

How good is Scuba Diving at Grand Island, Goa?

Grand Island is considered one of the best spots in Goa for a Scuba Diving experience. Moreover, it is also suitable for all kinds of divers, let it be an experienced one or a newbie. The clear and turquoise waters of Grand Island will let you experience the underwater world really closely. You shall easily be able to spot endless arrays of beautifully colorful fish, turtles, lobsters, coral reefs, and all other kinds of underwater flora and fauna. You shall even be lucky enough to spot some antique shipwrecks. All in all, it would be one of the best life experiences that you might have ever had.

How long we will stay underwater in scuba diving in Grand Island?

Scuba Dive time is 15-20 minutes underwater (dependent on affecting factors like weather, the pressure of water and any similar operational constraints). Sometime it depends on capacity of individual as well.

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Grand Island Scuba Diving Highlights

Experience the thrill of scuba diving at Grand Island in Goa, where you can explore fascinating underwater scenes filled with vibrant marine life & stunning coral formations.
Get a complimentary GoPro video of your Grand Island Scuba Diving experience, capturing vibrant coral reefs and marine life, so you can take home stunning memories of your underwater adventure.
Enjoy seamless round-trip transfers to and from your hotel in North Goa, ensuring a hassle-free journey to Grand Island for your scuba diving adventure.
Indulge in tasty snacks and a delightful light lunch, offering a refreshing break during your underwater exploration at Grand Island.
Enjoy a scenic 45-minute long-tail boat ride, followed by a 25-minute scuba dive with a 10-minute training session from a certified PADI instructor, ensuring a safe and unforgettable underwater experience.

Grand Island Scuba Diving Overview

Pick-up/ Drop locations:

Arpora: 07:00 AM to 07:30 AM
Baga: 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Calangute: 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Candolim: 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM

Activity Timings: 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM

About Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving:

Grand Island, Goa, offers an exciting scuba diving experience that includes a variety of activities. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your location for convenience, with a boat ride taking you to the island. Along the way, enjoy snacks and soft drinks to refresh you. The adventure continues with fishing before the highlight: scuba diving in the vibrant underwater world. Capture the memories with a GoPro video, making it a perfect day for adventure and relaxation.

About the Activity: Scuba Diving at Grande Island, Goa

Set off on an unforgettable scuba diving adventure at Grande Island, one of Goa's premier dive sites. The experience is carefully curated to ensure safety, fun, and a mesmerizing underwater exploration. Here’s a detailed step-by-step breakdown of what to expect:

1. Pickup & Transportation (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM)

Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Calangute, Baga, Arpora or Candolim. If you’re staying elsewhere, please call in advance to arrange for a pickup. The transfer to the dive center or boat jetty is provided via a non-AC shared coach or car, ensuring a comfortable journey to kickstart your adventure.

2. Boat Ride to Grande Island (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

Once you arrive at the jetty, you'll board a fully equipped boat for your ride to Grande Island. The boat is stocked with all the necessary scuba diving kits and safety equipment to ensure you’re fully prepared. During the ride, enjoy light snacks provided by the crew as you take in the scenic beauty of the surrounding coastline.

3. Scuba Diving at Grande Island (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

On reaching Grande Island, the real adventure begins! Each participant will dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Arabian Sea, guided by a professional instructor. Depending on the number of participants, you’ll receive personalized attention from a dedicated instructor. Beginners will have approximately 15-20 minutes of underwater diving time, which is perfect for first-timers. The underwater world at Grande Island is teeming with vibrant marine life, making it an exciting and educational experience.

4. Photos & Videos of Your Dive

Throughout your dive, professional photos and videos will be captured to document your incredible underwater journey. These will be available for download from the company’s Facebook page by the end of the day, allowing you to relive and share the experience with friends and family.

5. Return Journey & Lunch (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

After your thrilling dive, you'll return to the boat for the journey back to the jetty and dive center. Once back, enjoy a packed lunch (veg or non-veg), included as part of the package, to replenish your energy after the exciting underwater adventure.

Select Package Options

Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving [Meals+ Transfers+ Videography]

7 Hours

INR 4,100

INR 2,599

Per Adult

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from Arpora, Baga, Calangute & Candolim
Scuba Diving for 25 mins including 10 min training
45 Minutes of Long Tail Boat Ride to Grand Island Goa
Scuba Diving Underwater Videography with GoPro
Dolphin Sightseeing (Subject to Availability)
Scuba Diving Gear: Face mask, snorkel, Oxygen Tank and Wetsuit
Snacks on Arrival
Delicious Light Lunch (Veg/Non-Veg)
Soft Drinks
Mineral Water

Age Policy :

Visitors below 12 years of age are not allowed to participate in this activity.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged 12 years and above.

Price Includes

Activities
- Long Tail Boat Ride to Grand Island Goa
- Scuba Diving 30 Min (Scuba Timing will be Subject to Individual Capacity)
- Videography/ Photos
Meals
- Snacks
- Delicious Light Lunch
Transfers
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from Arpora, Baga, Calangute & Candolim.

More Details about Grand Island Scuba Diving

Know Before You Go for Grand Island Scuba Diving

Grand Island is controlled and operated by the Indian Government. The activities mentioned in the package will be carried out in the vicinity of Grand Island.
Listen to the instructions by the instructor carefully. Briefing, training & Scuba Diving takes around 20-25 mins.
First-time divers will be trained for 20 minutes before the dive.
Visitors aged under 12 years are not allowed to join this activity.
If you are suffering from any major illness, Asthma, BP, Sinus & patients with heart problems are not eligible to undergo this activity.
In heavy season dates, suppliers may change pick up and drop locations for smooth transport services of all the guests.
If travellers are not willing to go for the dive by their own choice, a refund may not be applicable.
Cleanliness & clarity of the water for scuba diving is subject to real-time conditions, operating staff or Thrillophilia does not have any control over the same.
In case a traveller is found not fit for diving before or at the time of scuba activity, dive master may not provide him activity.
This is a group tour & there is a wait time to do the activities based upon the group size on the particular day, travellers may have to wait for their turn.
Never eat a big meal before diving and wait for at least 2 hours after eating and then go for the Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving.
During scuba diving in Grande Island Goa, if you spend less time because you're not comfortable in water, the Divemaster may immediately take you out from the water & another chance to dive may not be given.
Please maintain a friendly environment throughout your activity.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
You will be picked up from the following area's hotel Locations:
Arpora: 07:00 AM to 07:30 AM
Baga: 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Calangute: 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Candolim: 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM
Scuba dive can be enjoyed by non-swimmers as well.
Please note that alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, and water sports activities are not included in the tour package and will be the responsibility of the traveler.

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26 Dec, 2023

Excellent

Sachin S

Great experience.

24 Dec, 2023

Good

Sankesh Kumar

Food was Mix (veg/Non veg) but rest all was amazing!

09 Nov, 2023

Good

Nadeem Nadeem

Its overall good except scuba diving instructor made us panic by instructions rest all is too good must try everone and one more thing local guys who use to do the activities asking extra money like 500 and 600 in order to increase the activity for 20-30 seconds if u deny they will end the ride within 10 seconds like jetski parasailing and other

28 Jan, 2023

Excellent

Gaurav Sharma

I recently I recently booked water sport activity through throof India it was a very well plan trip we enjoyed at a lot the staff was very friendly they to all the measures of safety the food was given on right time in the quality of food was good I simply love the arrangements of India I highly recommend thrillophilia.

17 Feb, 2023

Excellent

Shrey Aswal

We had a fun experience and really enjoyed all the activities 😀

16 Jan, 2023

Excellent

Nagesh Sr

25 Nov, 2022

Excellent

Pratik Chauhan

Really Amazing Experience all the Deliverables were delivered. Really recommend Thrillophilla for this Combo Offer.

25 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Deepa G

Well organised tour

17 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Kaustav Hazarika

It was good but as mentioned in the itinerary the ride times were 1-2 mins but we only got for 30 seconds each. But overall was a good experience.

08 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Kinjal Roy

There is nothing specific. Everything was pretty good.

Grand Island Scuba Diving Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 15 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 7 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

Grand Island Scuba Diving FAQs

What are timings for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving?

The timings for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is an experience that is completely worth it. So don’t miss this opportunity and experience heaven on earth.
How good is Scuba Diving at Grand Island, Goa?

Grand Island is considered one of the best spots in Goa for a Scuba Diving experience. Moreover, it is also suitable for all kinds of divers, let it be an experienced one or a newbie. The clear and turquoise waters of Grand Island will let you experience the underwater world really closely.

You shall easily be able to spot endless arrays of beautifully colorful fish, turtles, lobsters, coral reefs, and all other kinds of underwater flora and fauna. You shall even be lucky enough to spot some antique shipwrecks. All in all, it would be one of the best life experiences that you might have ever had.
How long we will stay underwater in scuba diving in Grand Island?

Scuba Dive time is 15-20 minutes underwater (dependent on affecting factors like weather, the pressure of water and any similar operational constraints). Sometime it depends on capacity of individual as well.

What are the pick up points for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving?

There are various pick-up points for Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving. These include Candolim, Calangute, Baga, and Arpora. Ensure that you are on time so that the experience is hassle-free. The drop off will be at the same points too.

Is scuba diving at Grand Island safe?

Yes, Scuba Diving at Grand Island is completely safe due to the shallow waters as well as the ease of diving there. Moreover, the place is entirely suitable for professional divers, beginners as well as non-swimmers.

Is it mandatory to know swimming for scuba diving in Grand Island?

No, it is not at all mandatory to know swimming for scuba diving in Grande Island. Non-swimmers are cordially invited to take a dive at the Grande Island.

They shall be accompanied by experts with adequate safety equipment to ensure that they have a great experience.

What to wear while Scuba Diving at Grand Island?

Any adequate swimwear shall work while scuba diving at Grand Island. All the other necessary equipment shall be provided to you at the site itself. However, do remember to carry and an extra set of clothing.

Also ensure that you carry sunscreen lotion along with a cap to protect yourself from the sun, before and after the diving experience.

What is the minimum age for participating in Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving ?

The minimum age for participating in the Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving is 12 years.

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