Question 1

Why is Scuba Diving in Pondicherry so famous?

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving in Pondicherry is famous for its aquatic beauty and sea creatures which are easily visible under the sea beds. You can easily see some beautiful sea creatures like starfish, lionfish and many more bug fishes which make your experience worth it. The Oceans of Pondicherry are so clear to experience scuba diving and it can easily take you till 30 meters of depth in crystal clear waters which also makes it famous among the tourists. The Pondicherry has the PADI certified divers to train the tourists who are well trained and who are responsible enough to take care of the divers in the worst condition or emergency condition as well.

Question 2

Which is the best time to go for Scuba Diving in Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

The best time to go for the scuba diving activity in Pondicherry seems to be in the month of February - April, and September - November. During this time the visibility of the water is quite clear to the depth of 30 meters which is quite good.It is also said to be a good time because most of the people do scuba diving to witness the sea life and beds and which can only be seen in the clear waters.

Question 3

Where can we do Scuba Diving in Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

There are many beautiful spots to experience the Pondicherry diving activity which are as follows:-4 Corners - The 4 corners is one of the best places for open water divers in the Pondicherry region. The depth of this spot is up to 18 meters. This place will offer you some beautiful dolphins, lionfishes, butterflies, torpedoes, etc on the offshore.Coral Shark Reef - This place is known for its depth in two ways like it has a 5-meter deep sandy base and a 23-meter deep surface as well which gives a choice to the divers to dive as per their preference.Aravind’s Wall - The Aravind Wall is the best drift dive site in the Pondicherry region. The area of the place is very huge that can accommodate a lot of divers and also give out a natural progression.Ravines - The Ravines is a great site that is named after the flowing rocky reed bed where exactly it is located. You can also sight the farm plants that are growing over the scuba diving site. This place is also known to be the home of the Manta Ray which is often found over here. The average depth of the place is around 12 meters.

Question 4

How deep will we go in Scuba Diving in Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

We basically do scuba diving to provide a close view to our customers so that they can see the sea life closely and therefore we take them deep upto the depth of 18 meters. In this depth one can easily see the variety of fishes like lionfish, angelfish, bannerfish, manta rays, and moray eels.

Question 5

Do I need to know swimming to do scuba Diving in Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

No, It is not necessary to know swimming to do scuba diving in Pondicherry as it is a beginner course of diving which all tourists can enjoy. The diving lessons are being taught by the instructors before diving in the sea and in case if you are not a perfect swimmer then you can also use sea walkers to enjoy the scuba in Pondicherry.

Question 6

Is scuba diving in Pondicherry safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, It is safe to do Scuba in Pondicherry. All the diving activities which take place in Pondicherry are done under the supervision of expert divers who are PADI certified. These divers make sure about the safety of the tourists right from the head to toe.The divers are very much professional and experienced with all sorts of diving challenges and that's the reason why customers feel safe to dive in Pondicherry.