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Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) Diving

Dive through coral gardens and tropical reefs around Swaraj Dweep, home to turtles, rays, reef fish, barracuda and dramatic underwater pinnacles.

Recommended Stay5D / 4N
Main DrawPinnacles & Pelagics
Dive TypeReef / Pinnacle / Wall
Cost💵💵Mid-range
VisibilityUpto 25m

Overview

Swaraj Dweep, better known as Havelock Island, is one of India’s top scuba diving destinations, with warm tropical water, good visibility and a wide variety of reef environments. Divers can explore shallow coral gardens, sandy bottoms, rocky outcrops and deeper reef structures, with marine life ranging from turtles and stingrays to barracuda, groupers, moray eels and large schools of reef fish.

For newer divers, sites such as Nemo Reef and Tribe Gate offer relatively relaxed conditions and shallower profiles. More experienced divers can explore sites such as The Wall, Johnny’s Gorge, Dickson’s Pinnacle and Jackson’s Bar, where deeper water, stronger currents and larger pelagic encounters are more likely.

With dive sites suitable for everything from easy reef dives to deeper and more technical profiles, Havelock offers some of the most varied and accessible diving in the Andaman Islands.

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Dive Sites

Marine Life You May See

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Whitetip Reef Sharks

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Stingrays

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Barracudas

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Nudibranch

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Humphead Parrotfish

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Seahorse

Best Time To Go

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Before You Go

Introductory diving is available from age 10 according to Andaman tourism information. More advanced sites may require recognised scuba certification and suitable experience. A medical declaration is normally required. The tourism authority states that no special scuba permit is required beyond normal island-entry requirements.

What To Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Rash guard
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Personal dive mask if preferred
  • Certification card for certified dives
  • Waterproof action camera
  • Light clothing