Question 1

Which are the best places for scuba diving near Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

1. Tarkarli: Tarkarli has some of the best sites for scuba diving near Mumbai. The coastline of this wonderful beach town is home to beautiful coral reefs, exotic fish, dolphins, unique underwater plants and lots more. There is much to explore and discover along the coastline of Tarkarli and the best way to do it is by scuba diving. The activity is performed under professional supervision and you can indulge in it even if you do not have any prior experience in scuba diving. Appropriate briefing and instructions will be given before the dive.- Location: Tsunami Island, Tarkarli, Maharashtra- Price: Average price starts from INR 850 per dive.2. Devbagh: With the rise in scuba diving enthusiasts in the country, Devbagh in Maharashtra has also entered the list of being one of the best dive sites for scuba diving in Mumbai, along the Konkan Coasts. The clear water of the Arabian Sea and the spectacular marine lives here makes Devbagh one of the best areas for scuba diving near Mumbai. From colorful corals to wide varieties of fish to dolphin sightings experience it all in your scuba diving expedition in Devbagh. The entire activity is supervised by experts and with quality equipment. - Location: Devbagh, Maharashtra- Price: Starting from INR 1000 per person3. Malvan: The clean beaches and pristine surroundings of Malvan attract several visitors from nearby towns and cities on a regular basis. Scuba diving is another attraction here that has drawn several visitors. The dive site is near the famous Sindhudurg Fort and the main attraction here are the variety of colorful fishes, amazing corals and other water animals that are simply indescribable. The dive site is safe and all safety measures and equipment are in place. The underwater visibility here is great and you can see a wide variety of marine life and it is one of the best places for scuba diving around Mumbai.- Location: Sindhudurg Fort, Malvan, Maharashtra- Price: Starts at INR 2500 per person4. Vengurla: Vengurla is a fascinating holiday destination  and its most popular scuba diving site is Vengurla Rocks which was also known as Nivti Lighthouse. This dive site offers a wide variety of underwater rocks, schools of fish such as the red snapper, angel fish, etc., colorful corals and so much more. One of the most exciting diving activities here is exploring the famous underwater shipwreck. Vengurla Rocks has PADI certified instructors and diving experts who will ensure you have one of the best experiences keeping all safety measures in place.- Location: Vengurla, Maharashtra- Price: Starting from INR 1500 per person

Question 2

Can a non-swimmer dive in Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a non-swimmer can also indulge in scuba diving around Mumbai. Scuba diving at the introductory level does not have swimming as a prerequisite. Non-swimmers can try out Try Scuba or PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program. For these dives, an instructor is present with you during the dive and will ensure your safety throughout the dive.

Question 3

What is the cost of Scuba diving in Tarkarli?

Accepted Answer

The cost of scuba diving in Tarkarli can range anywhere from INR 900 to INR 2500 depending on the kind of dive and facilities you want to include. You can choose from a wide range of diving packages such as shallow sea diving, deep sea diving, shallow diving with water sports or combo packages. Each session will also include HD pictures of your experience underwater and a video as well.

Question 4

What is the best time for scuba diving in Malvan?

Accepted Answer

October to March is the best time for scuba diving in Malvan. The water visibility during this time is great and offers the best experiences under water.

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