Diving Experiences
The underwater category for people who aren't ready for full scuba: sea scooters, sofa and dragon rides, and semi-submarine coral tours in Port Blair, plus cylinder diving formats in Uttarakhand and Maharashtra for the inland version. Entry formats start under Rs.1,000, and none require certification.
The formats
Port Blair carries the novelty fleet: sea scooters that motor you through the shallows, towed sofa and dragon rides, and the semi-submarine that keeps you dry while the reef scrolls past the windows. The cylinder diving formats in Uttarakhand and Maharashtra deliver a controlled first-breath-underwater experience at shallow and deeper profiles.
Where and what it costs
Port Blair is the hub, with the Andaman reef doing the heavy lifting; Uttarakhand and Maharashtra host the inland dive formats. Prices run from under Rs.1,000 to around Rs.4,000. Each listing states depth, duration, and age limits.
Gifting it
These suit families and hesitant swimmers on an Andaman trip, the semi-submarine takes literally anyone. For the full-certification path or bigger dive sites, step up to scuba diving and snorkelling.
Why people pick Wondergifts
4.5★ across 2,000+ Google reviews and 4.5★ on Trustpilot. Operating across the UAE and India with 500+ vetted local experience operators in 200+ Indian cities. Every voucher is valid 12 months and delivered as a premium gift box or an instant e-voucher.
First time gifting an experience?
Here's the whole process.
E-voucher emailed the second you pay
Free flowers and Premium Gift Box, delivered next day
They book any date within 12 months
Frequently asked questions
What underwater experience works for a non-swimmer?
The semi-submarine coral tour requires nothing but sitting down. Sea scooters and towed rides run in shallow water with life jackets and guides, and shallow cylinder formats keep an instructor within arm's reach.
Is this the same as scuba diving?
It's the gentler cousin. These formats trade depth for accessibility: no certification, minimal briefing, shallow profiles. For reef dives at Grand Island, Havelock, or Netrani, see the scuba and snorkelling collection.
How does the voucher work?
Every experience is delivered as a gift voucher, either an instant e-voucher emailed within 30 seconds of payment, or a hand-finished premium gift box couriered to any Indian address. The recipient books their own date directly with the operator. Vouchers are valid 12 months from purchase.
Should I pick the premium gift box or the e-voucher?
Pick the premium gift box when there's an in-person gifting moment: a ribbon-tied presentation box with the experience certificate inside, next-day delivery in most major cities. Pick the e-voucher for last-minute or long-distance gifting: it emails instantly and can be forwarded with a personal message.
Can I buy from outside India?
Yes. Pay in your local currency and the e-voucher emails instantly to your recipient in India, or have the premium gift box shipped to any Indian address. NRIs in the UK, US, UAE, Canada, Australia, and Singapore use Wondergifts daily. No customs, no postal delays.
