Twenty minutes at 6–10m depth, breathing from a tank, with coral and tropical fish around you. No swimming ability needed, age 10 and above. Your 1:1 SSI-certified instructor handles all the equipment — you just breathe and look around.
Grande Island sits 30 minutes by speedboat from Candolim. At 6–10m depth you'll find sergeant major fish, parrotfish, bannerfish, pufferfish, and moray eels on the reef. Visibility usually runs 2–15m (5–50 ft) during the October–May season. The water is shallow, calm, and full of life.
All timings approximate. The full experience runs about 4 hours including travel.
Meet your instructor, fill out forms, and get a clear safety briefing on what to expect underwater.
Practice scuba breathing, learn hand signals, and get comfortable with the equipment in the pool before you see the ocean.
Refreshments at the resort, then head to the Sinquerim jetty about 4km away.
30-minute boat ride. Snacks and drinks on board. Dolphin sightings are common on this stretch.
Into the water with your instructor at 6–10m depth. Coral reef, tropical fish, your very first breaths underwater. HD photos and video captured throughout.
Boat back to Candolim. Back at Novotel by midday. Afternoon completely free.
Here's what actually sets us apart.
Internationally accredited school. Every instructor is SSI or PADI certified — no exceptions.
Your own dedicated instructor throughout the dive — not shared with a group. Full personal attention at all times.
Goa's best dive site — 30 minutes by speedboat from Candolim. Real reef and marine life, not a pool.
Full boat-ride insurance for every participant — built into the price, not an add-on.
Professional underwater photos and video included with every package. Nothing to pay after the dive.
Briefings and pool training at Novotel Resort & Spa. Convenient, safe, and easy to find in North Goa.
No. Swimming ability is not required for the SSI Try Scuba experience. Your instructor stays with you 1:1 throughout the dive. You just need to be comfortable being in water — if you can float, you can dive.
The Try Scuba 20 Min dive goes to a maximum of 6–10 metres (about 30 feet). That depth is enough to see reef, fish, and coral clearly. Your instructor controls the descent and will not take you deeper than you are comfortable with.
Minimum age is 10 years. Participants under 18 require a signed parental consent form. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the day.
Yes. All dives take place in shallow, calm water with 1:1 instructor supervision. Equipment is professional-grade and inspected before each session. Every participant is covered by a 10 lakh rupee boat-ride insurance policy.
Your instructor is physically beside you at all times. You will learn a simple thumbs-up signal during the briefing — use it anytime to surface. The instructor can slow down, hold your equipment, or bring you up immediately if needed. Many first-timers feel a little nervous initially, but most settle within the first few minutes.
The dive season in Goa runs October to May. February and March have the best visibility — often 15 metres or more. Avoid the monsoon months (June–September) when diving is not possible.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our guests say on Google and TripAdvisor.
Secure your spot today. Our team will confirm availability and arrange everything for you.
