Beginners Friendly Dive Trip

Neil island, Andaman Dive Expedition

LAND BASED – BEACHFRONT RESORT

Diver Requirements

  • PADI Open Water (or equivalent) minimum
  • Suitable for divers comfortable with boat dives and gentle drift conditions

Trip Type: Certification & Fun Diving | 22nd – 26th January, 2027

Welcome to Neil Island

Where every dive feels like a discovery.

 

Set in the Andaman Islands, Neil Island offers pristine waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a thriving underwater world. From graceful turtles and rays to barracudas and colourful reef fish, every dive reveals the incredible biodiversity of the region.

 

With warm waters, diverse dive sites, and a relaxed island pace, Neil Island is the perfect blend of underwater exploration and tropical tranquillity.

Where You’ll Be Diving

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K-Rock and Rocky Reefs

Explore the rocky underwater landscapes around Neil Island, including K-Rock. Discover vibrant marine life and reef formations in the island’s quieter waters. 

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Margarita’s Mischief and Busy Burrow

Visit well-known local dive sites where you can explore underwater rock formations, coral ecosystems and the diverse marine life of the Andaman Sea. 

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Coral Reefs and Marine Life

Look out for rays, barracudas, turtles and clownfish while exploring healthy coral reefs and the region’s distinctive marine ecosystems.

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Manta Point

If luck’s on your side, you’ll witness manta rays at their cleaning stations, circling gracefully above the reef.

Itinerary

Note: Itinerary subject to weather and ocean conditions.

What You’ll experience

Explore Neil Island’s diverse underwater landscapes, from shallow reefs, sandy patches, and gentle slopes to vibrant coral gardens and unique mangrove ecosystems. Discover nearby dive sites such as K-Rock, Margarita’s Mischief, Fish Slate, and Aquarium, or venture farther out to Dixon’s Pinnacle, Johnny’s Gorge, and Sync City. Encounter hard and soft corals, colourful reef fish, turtles, rays, barracudas, and clownfish while experiencing the rich marine biodiversity of the Andaman Islands. With calm, reef-focused dives and a relaxed pace, every descent offers something new to discover. 

Turtles

Rays

Coral reef

Tropical fish

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Accomodation

Dive resort

Tucked in tropical woodland, DIVEResort is our quiet haven, where every room is designed with the rhythm of a diver’s day in mind. It is literally right across the boarding point for your boat dives AND at a stone’s throw from the Jetty. 

Needless to say, our dive center is practically at your doorstep as well.

That’s convenience maximised! 

Why divers love it

  • A convenient location just steps from the beach
  • Spacious rooms with ocean-view balconies
  • Ensuite facilities for a comfortable stay
  • A relaxing base between diving sessions
  • An opportunity to experience the charm of local island life
Choose your dive trip

Trip Pricing

Per diver, in INR. Each trip is booked separately.

Location 1

OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE PACKAGE

Price per diver Double Occupancy

INR 105,135

  • Stay in comfortable Sidau Cottages or scenic Kakaban Water Villas
  • Direct access to Maratua’s crystal-clear lagoon
  • Convenient on-site dive centre and boat departures
  • Daily meals, refreshments, and sunset relaxation spaces

Location 1

ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE PACKAGE

Price per diver SINGLE OCCUPANCY

INR 93,635

  • Stay in comfortable Sidau Cottages or scenic Kakaban Water Villas
  • Direct access to Maratua’s crystal-clear lagoon
  • Convenient on-site dive centre and boat departures
  • Daily meals, refreshments, and sunset relaxation spaces

Location 1

CERTIFIED DIVERS PACKAGE - NO COURSES

Price per diver Double Occupancy

INR 80,835

  • Stay in comfortable Sidau Cottages or scenic Kakaban Water Villas
  • Direct access to Maratua’s crystal-clear lagoon
  • Convenient on-site dive centre and boat departures
  • Daily meals, refreshments, and sunset relaxation spaces
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Faqs

10th – 15th January 2027. The package is listed as 4 nights / 5 days.

Yes, the trip offers certification and fun diving. Beginners interested in certification should confirm the appropriate course and prerequisites with Orca Dive Club before booking.

The package includes 9 dives, including 1 night dive, along with unlimited snorkelling.

The package includes a whale shark trip. However, sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

DAN dive insurance is listed as excluded from the package. Contact Orca Dive Club for insurance arrangements. Travel insurance is also recommended.

Breakfast is included with the accommodation. Lunch, dinner and beverages are charged separately.

The brochure specifies a 50% payment to confirm the booking, with the remaining 50% payable before 20th November 2026. It also outlines cancellation charges based on the time remaining before departure. Please confirm the applicable terms with Orca Dive Club before booking.

Certification courses are available at additional cost. Course options, prerequisites and completion fees should be confirmed with the Orca Dive Club team.

No. Dive sites and schedules may change due to weather, sea conditions, operational requirements or safety considerations.

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