--- title: Scuba Diving in Goa 2026: Shipwreck Dives from ₹3,505 description: Dive a British-era shipwreck in Goa with FlyingFish at Novotel Resort, no swimming needed. 20 min ₹3,505, with a 1:1 instructor and HD photos. url: https://thrilldestiny.com/goa/scuba-diving/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Home](https://thrilldestiny.com/) / [Goa](https://thrilldestiny.com/goa/) / Scuba diving # Scuba diving in Goa You do not need to know how to swim. Every package starts with pool training, and an instructor stays with you one-to-one, down to about 40 ft around an old shipwreck. Price ₹3,505 to ₹10,514 GST included ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office + − ### i Map data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Terrain: Terrain Tiles (Mapzen, AWS). ## Quick answer Scuba diving in Goa with FlyingFish Scuba School costs ₹3,505 for 20 minutes, ₹7,009 for 40 minutes and ₹10,514 for a 40 + 40 minute double dive, GST included. You do not need to swim. Every package includes pool training at Novotel Resort, a 1:1 PADI or SSI instructor, a British-era shipwreck dive up to 40 ft, and HD photos and videos. Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk Dive site British-era shipwreck, up to 40 ft Price From ₹3,505, GST included Instructor 1:1, PADI or SSI certified Timing One batch daily, 6 AM to 12 PM Season October to May To book ₹500 per diver ## Pick your dive Dives run with FlyingFish Scuba School at Novotel Resort and Spa. There is one batch a day. Report at 6 AM sharp, and the batch runs until about 12 PM. ### 20 minute dive Novotel Resort, Goa Regular price ₹3,800. **₹3,505** per diver ### 40 minute dive Novotel Resort, Goa Regular price ₹7,200. **₹7,009** per diver ### 40 + 40 minute dive Novotel Resort, Goa **₹10,514** per diver Prices include 18% GST. Pay ₹500 per diver in advance on WhatsApp. It is taken off your total, and you pay the balance at the venue. ## What you get - Pool training and a 1:1 PADI or SSI certified instructor - A British-era shipwreck dive up to 40 ft - A dolphin-sighting boat ride, with boat ride insurance up to ₹10 lakh - Snorkeling and paddle boarding - Snacks, fruits and juices at Novotel - Free HD photos and videos ### Not included - See the table below for what each package adds or charges extra ## Before you book - No swimming skills needed. - Report at 6 AM sharp. There is only one batch a day, and seats are limited. - Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes. - Do not book a flight within 12 to 18 hours of a single dive, or 18 to 24 hours after multiple dives. - Sea activities are usually suspended from about June to September. ## Map and directions Tap **Get directions** to open Google Maps and start navigation from where you are. **FlyingFish Scuba School** Inside Novotel Resort and Spa, Goa. Report at 6 AM sharp. ## Compare the three dives | | 20 min | 40 min | 40 + 40 min | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Price, GST included** | ₹3,505 | ₹7,009 | ₹10,514 | | **Dive sites** | Shipwreck | Shipwreck | Shipwreck and coral garden | | **Wetsuit** | ₹490 extra | Included | Included | | **Novotel buffet dinner** | ₹780 extra | Included | Included | | **Edited social media reel** | ₹490 extra | ₹490 extra | Included | | **SSI Basic Diver certificate** | Not available | ₹590 extra | ₹590 extra | Prices include 18% GST. The ₹500 advance is taken off your total. ## How your dive day works - **6 AM check-in.** Registration, a medical declaration and a safety briefing at the training center inside Novotel Resort and Spa, Goa. - **Pool training.** Learn breathing and underwater hand signals with your instructor. - **Boat ride.** Head out to sea on an insured boat, with coastal views and dolphin spotting. - **The dive.** Descend up to 40 ft to the shipwreck, with the coral garden added on the 40 + 40 package. - **Wrap-up by 12 PM.** Back at Novotel for snacks, fruits and juices, and collect your photos and videos. ## What you will see All packages dive a British-era shipwreck up to 40 ft deep, home to snappers, boxfish, pufferfish and anemones. The 40 + 40 package adds a second dive at a coral garden site. Dolphins are often spotted on the boat ride out. ## Who should avoid diving Scuba suits most healthy beginners, but some conditions mean you should sit out or check with a doctor first. - **Asthma and lung conditions:** breathing compressed air underwater is not advised. - **Heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure or recent surgery:** consult a doctor before booking. - **Ear or sinus problems:** a cold or blocked sinuses make it hard to equalise pressure, so reschedule until you are clear. - **Pregnancy:** diving is not recommended at any stage. - **Alcohol the night before:** avoid it, and arrive rested and hydrated. ## How to prepare - **Sleep well.** Get 7 to 8 hours before the 6 AM check-in. - **Eat light.** Skip heavy, oily or dairy-rich food, because you will be on a boat. - **Stay hydrated.** Drink plenty of water the day before and bring a bottle. - **Pack.** Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes. ## Explore more adventure in Goa Add another activity while you are here. 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No. You train in the pool first and an instructor stays with you one-to-one for the whole dive. ### Does the price include GST? Yes. The 20 minute dive is ₹3,505, the 40 minute dive is ₹7,009 and the 40 + 40 is ₹10,514, all with 18% GST included. ### How deep do we go? About 40 ft, around an old shipwreck. ### When can I fly after diving? Wait 12 to 24 hours before flying. ### What is the best time for scuba diving in Goa? October to May has warm water and the best visibility. Sea activities are usually suspended during the monsoon, roughly June to September. ### What is the instructor ratio? A strict 1:1 instructor-to-student ratio, with PADI or SSI certified instructors. ### Can I get a scuba certificate? Yes. An SSI Basic Diver certificate can be added to the 40 min and 40 + 40 min packages for ₹590. ### Where is the training center? At the FlyingFish Scuba School training center inside Novotel Resort and Spa, Goa. A boat takes you out from there. ### What will I see underwater? A British-era shipwreck with snappers, boxfish, pufferfish and anemones. The 40 + 40 package adds a coral garden. ## Keep exploring [**Bungee in Goa** From ₹2,999 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/goa/bungee-jumping/)[**All Goa activities** Plan your Goa days ](https://thrilldestiny.com/goa/) ## Not sure which one to pick? Book on WhatsApp: +91 88999 94678. Prices can change, so please confirm before you travel.