Netrani Island

Introduction

To get certified as a diver, you need to know basic swimming (ability to float or tread water for 10 min, swim 200m unaided/300m with mask-fins-snorkel). However, to do introductory scuba diving program such as Try Scuba or a PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, swimming is not required.

Can we go to Netrani Island?

How to reach Netrani Island. Situated near Arabian Sea, the island can be reached by hiring fishing boats from Bhatkal. Also, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available to reach the island, which is 19 km from Murudeshwar.

Is Netrani Island worth visiting?

This place has good under water visibility and is one of the best place to explore Scuba. Very serene, going through boat 21 kms away from shore in the mid of sea – full of water, All around water-waves, At.

Is scuba diving in Netrani Island safe?

Is Scuba diving in Netrani island safe? Yes, it is completely safe as professionals here are PADI registered.

How much does it cost for scuba diving in Netrani Island?

A single scuba dive can cost upwards of INR 4000. Depending on group size and season you might be able to negotiate a better rate with the operator available at the island off Murudeshwara itself.

What is the price of scuba diving in Alibaug?

around Rs. 4500
You can go for scuba diving in Alibaug near Murud Janjira. Price: The price of scuba diving may cost around Rs. 4500 for single dive.

How do I get from Netrani Island to Gokarna?

The first step would be to arrive at Murudeshwar from Gokarna. There are several vendors who provide Scuba Tours to the Netrani Island. It is recommended to book in advance and know your slots and time required. These vendors will take you to Netrani Island near the diving spot on a boat from Murudeshwar.

Which beach is best for scuba diving?

Best Places For Scuba Diving In India
Havelock Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Grand Island, Goa.
Netrani Island, Karnataka.
Kovalam, Kerala.
Bangaram, Lakshadweep.
Kadmat Islands, Lakshadweep.
Coral Sharks Reef, Pondicherry.

Is scuba diving hard on the heart?

Diving (or just immersion) may also provoke acute arrhythmias, or disturbances of the heart’s rhythm, that can likewise result in sudden death. Arrhythmias are more likely to cause death in older divers.

Is Shark dive Safe?

Is it dangerous to dive with sharks? The short answer is no. Most people are scared of sharks. Sharks are one of the most mistakenly feared animals in the ocean when in fact, humans do more damage to sharks than sharks do to humans.

Conclusion