FlyingFish is a scuba diving school and the official partner of Goa Tourism (GTDC). We're based at the Novotel Resort & Spa in Candolim, and we run the diving at GTDC Calangute Residency as the exclusive operator there, trusted by the Government of Goa.
What sets us apart is simple: more time underwater. Most operators run 10–15 minute dives. Our guided dives at Grand Island last a full 40 minutes, three times the industry average. A dive shouldn't feel rushed.
Our SSI-certified instructors have logged over 10,000 dives between them, and they've guided first-timers, families, and certified divers through the coral reefs and shipwrecks of Grand Island, Goa. Whether you're staying in Candolim or Calangute, we make every dive count.
Official Partner
Goa Tourism (GTDC)
Certified Centre
SSI (Scuba Schools International)
Hospitality Partner
Novotel Resort & Spa, Goa
FlyingFish started with a leap of faith. Our founder, Amitabh Gautam, spent over 25 years in Indian television news. He helped launch some of India's first TV newsrooms, then built a media production company that made shows for National Geographic and Sony TV.
At 42, worn down by the pace of deadlines, he took a paragliding course and happened to meet a scuba instructor from Goa. Two years later he tried his first Open Water dive and was hooked. By 48 he had left the media behind to follow the ocean.
In 2016 he opened FlyingFish Scuba School, a place where anyone, first-timers and families included, could safely get into the water for the first time. Within three seasons, FlyingFish earned a spot on TripAdvisor's "10 Best India Scuba & Snorkeling Activities".
Today, as an official partner of Goa Tourism (GTDC) and the exclusive dive operator at GTDC Calangute Residency, the goal hasn't changed: get more people underwater, one dive at a time.
Three times the industry average. That extra time means you actually settle in, find your bearings, and see more of what lives down there instead of surfacing just as it gets good.
Internationally recognised certifications from SSI (Scuba Schools International). Our instructors hold advanced credentials and undergo continuous training to keep you safe.
Top-quality equipment maintained to the highest standards. Thorough safety briefings before every dive. One instructor, small group — never overcrowded underwater.
We're based at the Novotel Resort & Spa in Candolim, a 5-star property with easy access to Grande Island and the best dive sites in Goa.
Non-swimmers are welcome. Our first-time dive experiences are designed for absolute beginners. Your instructor stays by your side throughout the entire dive.
We follow ethical ocean practices and take part in SSI's Blue Oceans program. Every Thursday is Trash-Free Thursday, when we head out and clean up what we can.
From your first breath underwater to professional certifications, there's a FlyingFish diving experience to suit you.
Try Scuba experiences from 20 to 40 minutes. Explore a shipwreck and coral reef on your first day. No experience or swimming needed. Starting at INR 2,970.
Explore →SSI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Nitrox, and specialty courses. Become a globally recognised certified scuba diver. Starting at INR 17,820.
View Courses →For certified divers — explore Grande Island's shipwrecks and reefs. Combo deals that pair fun dives with courses or Nitrox certification. Starting at INR 4,950.
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A team of certified instructors and support staff who'll keep you safe underwater and make sure you have a good time doing it.
PADI Staff Instructor | Tec 50 & Sidemount | Base Leader at FlyingFish
5,500+ dives | From Goa | Rescue, Nitrox, Marine Ecology & Perfect Buoyancy
200+ dives | 100+ Discover Scuba dives | Former competitive swimmer from Pune
120+ dives | 10+ Discover Scuba dives | Underwater photo & video | From Lucknow
Impact Navigator | SSI Advanced Open Water | 200+ logged dives around the world
Base Leader | PADI Staff Instructor | Tec 50 & Sidemount diver
Abhinav joins FlyingFish as our Base Leader. He is a PADI Staff Instructor with wide experience in recreational and technical diving, including sidemount and Tec 50.
He came to diving from engineering and law. His style is relaxed, but serious where it matters: he wants you to understand why you do each skill, not just memorise it.
As Base Leader he looks after the day-to-day dive operation. His aim is simple: a safe, professional and enjoyable day on the water for every guest and every member of the team.
SSI Open Water Instructor | 5,500+ dives | Born in Goa
Jonathan is from Goa. His diving started as simple curiosity, quickly became a full-blown passion and led him to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. He has logged more than 5,500 dives.
His experience covers recreational diving, Diver Stress & Rescue, Marine Ecology, Enriched Air Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy and survival swim teaching.
Jonathan spends most of his bottom time hunting for the ocean’s hidden treasures, and that shapes how he teaches. He helps you slow down, get comfortable and notice the tiny details most people swim right past, while keeping safety standards high on every dive.
SSI Open Water Instructor | 200+ dives | 100+ DSDs | Swimming coach
Parv is from Pune. His scuba journey started with an Open Water course, and what began as a hobby slowly turned into a career. He went on to become a Divemaster and then completed his Instructor course.
He has done 200+ dives and run 100+ Discover Scuba Diving experiences, and he loves introducing people to the underwater world. He is also a former competitive swimmer and works as a swimming coach, so nervous swimmers are in good hands.
As an instructor, Parv keeps things relaxed, fun and comfortable, while making sure his students feel confident and safe.
Divemaster | 120+ dives | Underwater photographer
Priya is from Lucknow. What started as a love for the ocean slowly became a career, and she qualified as a Divemaster in May. She then worked as a Divemaster in Havelock, in the Andaman Islands, getting hands-on experience in dive operations and looking after guests.
She has 120+ logged dives and has helped with 10+ Discover Scuba Diving experiences. She also enjoys underwater photography and videography.
Her style is relaxed, friendly and fun, with your safety and comfort always first. She loves seeing a diver’s face when they spot something amazing underwater for the first time.
Back Office | Divemaster | 100+ dives | Scuba technician
Imran is from Hyderabad and handles the back office at FlyingFish.
He is also a qualified Divemaster with 100+ dives and a certified scuba technician, so he knows the dive gear inside out.
Impact Navigator | SSI Advanced Open Water | 200+ logged dives around the world
For over 25 years, Amitabh worked in Indian television news. He helped start some of India's first TV newsrooms and launched several news channels from the ground up. Later he set up a media production company that made non-fiction shows for channels like National Geographic and Sony TV.
At 42 he took a paragliding course to get away from the deadlines, and that's where he met a scuba instructor from Goa. Two years later he tried an Open Water course and was hooked. At 48 he left his media career to follow it, and in 2016 he opened FlyingFish Scuba School.
FlyingFish is a place for everyone, from first-timers to families and adventurers, to get into the water for the first time. The school runs certified SSI courses and puts a lot of energy into bringing on young divers.
As the Impact Navigator of FlyingFish, Amitabh sets the school's direction. He keeps an eye on everything from training to the eco-friendly projects, and on the effect it all has on guests, the team, and the ocean.
Novotel Resort & Spa, Candolim, Goa - 403515
Open daily: 6 AM - 3 PM