🇮🇳 India

India is a big dive country with most scuba activity along its coasts and island territories. Expect mostly saltwater diving in the Indian Ocean, including the Laccadive Sea, the Andaman Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a common focus for divers: clear water, exposed coastlines, and strong seasonal weather changes that affect visibility and surface conditions. Goa offers a more varied mix of coastal sites and day trips, with conditions that can be less consistent depending on the season. If you’re traveling for warm-water diving, plan around monsoon periods and local schedules, as boat operations and sea states can change quickly. Overall, India is best suited for divers who are comfortable with regional variability and who want to dive both islands and mainland coastal waters.