Certified divers, welcome to the best of Pondicherry! With over 20 dive sites to choose from - ranging from 15 to 60 meters - you can explore different topographies ranging from artificial reefs to wall dropoffs and wrecks. Whether you love searching for tiny nudibranchs or prefer encounters with schooling trevally, lionfish, frogfish, eels, and even whale sharks when the season is right, every dive here offers something extraordinary.
Minimum Age: 10 years
Duration: 1 day
No. of Dives: Customisable (up to 3)
Maximum Depth: Depending on certification
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
Your day begins at 7am at our dive centre, where you pack your gear and catch up with the team, or you can meet us directly at the jetty if you're short on time. Just share your equipment sizes beforehand and we'll have everything ready.
We recommend you visit the dive centre a day prior to finish paperwork, pack your equipment & interact with the team. Depending on the sites chosen and the number of dives for the day, we return anywhere between noon and 3pm. Our fleet includes boats that comfortably accommodate 10 to 16 divers, and we select the vessel and site based on the day's weather, tides, wind patterns and, of course, your certification level and chosen depth range.
The water stays warm year-round at 22-32°C, while visibility varies with the season, bringing with it an ever-changing variety of marine life.While dive sites are selected with safety and conditions in mind, if there's a location you're excited about, just tell us - we'll always do our best to take you there.
Fun diving with Urban Nomad Adventures is relaxed, personalised and led by experienced PADI professionals who know these reefs intimately. Every dive is crafted to give you the safest, most rewarding underwater experience possible. Dive in, explore freely, and discover why Pondicherry is one of India's most surprising and diverse scuba destinations.
We understand that every diver progresses at their own pace & has unique learning styles. Some take to the water like fish, while others need time, patience, & the right guidance. That's why we offer different course options to suit varying in-water comfort levels, & previous experience. No matter where you're at, we'll help you become a confident & competent diver.
| Item | Days | Dives | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Dive (Single) | 1 day | 1 | ₹5,000 (*18% GST additional) |
| Fun Dives (2 Shallow) | 2 | ₹6,500 (*18% GST additional) | |
| Fun Dives (1 Deep, 1 Shallow) | ₹7,500 (*18% GST additional) | ||
| Fun Dives (1 Deep, 2 Shallow) | 3 | ₹10,000 (*18% GST additional) | |
| Fun Dives (2 Deep, 1 Shallow) | ₹11,000 (*18% GST additional) | ||
| Equipment Rental (BCD, Regulator, Fins, Mask, Wetsuit) | NA | ₹1,500 (*18% GST additional) | |
| Dive Computer Rental | ₹500 (*18% GST additional) | ||
| Refresher Program | 0.5 day | ₹2,500 (*18% GST additional) |
Note: Dives to a maximum depth of 18m are considered shallow dives. Dives beyond 18m count as deep dives.
We don't provide accommodation or transport ourselves, but we'd be happy to connect you with our reliable partner companies for easy bookings. For ease of travel & schedule flexibility during your stay in Pondicherry, we strongly recommend arranging your own transport.
