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title: Scuba Diving in Goa: Packages, Cost and What to Expect
description: Shipwreck scuba diving in Goa with no swimming needed. Compare 20, 40 and 40 + 40 minute packages, totals with GST, the day plan and the flying rule.
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updated: 2026-11-04
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# Scuba diving in Goa: what to expect

You do not need to swim. Here is how the day works and which package to pick.

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## 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 know how to swim. Check-in is at 6 AM, with one batch a day. Every package includes pool training and a one-to-one instructor, down to about 40 ft around an old shipwreck.

Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk

## The three packages

| Package | Price, GST included |
| --- | --- |

| 20 minutes | ₹3,505 |
| 40 minutes | ₹7,009 |
| 40 + 40 minutes | ₹10,514 |

Per diver. You book with ₹500 per diver.

## How the day works

- Check in at 6 AM sharp at the Novotel Resort venue. Stay close the night before.
- Do your pool training.
- Take the boat ride, where dolphins are often seen.
- Dive with your one-to-one instructor, down to about 40 ft around an old shipwreck.

## What is included

- Pool training before the dive.
- A one-to-one instructor.
- HD photos and videos.
- A boat ride, snorkeling and paddle boarding.

## Before you book

- **Swimming:** no swimming skills needed.
- **Flying:** do not fly for 12 to 24 hours after diving, so plan your flight around it.
- **Season:** scuba runs from October to May.

## Plan the rest of your trip

Keep the [61 m bungee and the ATV trail](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/goa-bungee-and-atv-in-one-day/) for another day, as both are in Bicholim in North Goa.

## Questions

### Do I need to swim for scuba diving in Goa?

No. No swimming skills are needed, and every package includes pool training and a one-to-one instructor.

### How much does scuba diving cost in Goa?

₹3,505 for 20 minutes, ₹7,009 for 40 minutes and ₹10,514 for 40 + 40 minutes, GST included.

### What time does it start?

Check-in is at 6 AM sharp, with one batch a day.

### How deep do we go?

About 40 ft, around an old shipwreck.

### Can I fly after diving?

Do not fly for 12 to 24 hours after diving.

### When is scuba diving open in Goa?

From October to May.

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