Frequently asked questions

At Blue Ventures Diving, we strive to provide exceptional diving experiences and high-quality certification programs. Please note that all payments made for diving trips and certification courses are non-refundable. This policy ensures that we can effectively manage reservations, instructors, and resources to maintain the best possible service for all clients. We recommend carefully reviewing your travel plans and commitments before booking with us. If you have any concerns or need assistance, our team is available to discuss options and support you before your scheduled trip or course.

For our introductory freediving and scuba experiences, you don't need to be a competitive swimmer. However, for certification courses (like PADI Open Water or SSI Level 1), you should be comfortable in the water and able to maintain yourself at the surface. We specialize in working with different comfort levels to build your confidence gradually.

We are one of the few centers in India that integrates mental wellness and special education principles into diving. Led by India’s first female Indian freediving instructor (who is also a trained special educator), our approach is inclusive, mindful, and focused on body awareness rather than just "athletic performance."

Generally, children as young as 10 years old can start their junior certification journeys. There is no upper age limit, provided you are in good health! For our school programs, we offer customized age-appropriate workshops and pool sessions.

Scuba Diving: You wear a tank on your back and breathe through a regulator, allowing you to stay underwater for long periods. Freediving: You dive on a single breath of air. It is a more minimalistic and meditative experience focused on internal calm and lung capacity.

Diving, especially freediving, requires controlled breathing and a "meditation-under-water" mindset. This lowers the heart rate, reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), and improves focus. Our Ocean Wellness Retreats combine these dives with yoga and breathwork to help reset the nervous system.