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Go scuba diving and island hopping in Dwarka

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘divine dive’, there’s a buzz around water activities in Dwarka

March 03, 2024 / 09:42 IST
Recently PM Narendra Modi went scuba diving to offer prayers in ancient city of Dwarka. (Photos: X)

Scuba Diving

The diving site will be Shivrajpur Beach which is 13 km from Dwarka Town. During this 1 hour session,  you will go to a depth of up to 25 feet to  see marine life and corals. All scuba-diving equipment is provided by the adventure company.  Shivrajpur Beach just received Blue Flag beach accreditation and the state government is also enhancing the beach by providing a variety of facilities nearby.

Visiting hours: 8 am to 7 pm.

Entrance fee: Rs 30 (per adult)

Cost: Rs 2,500 per person

Island tour

It is a tour of 7 islands wherein you will cover around 100 kms in the sea and go Dolphin watching and get down on one island to explore the same. Food is included in the Boat - Breakfast, Lunch and high-tea. Minimum number of people required for this activity is 15 persons for a single trip.

Cost: Rs 2,350 per person

Snorkelling: A 30-minute activity, it includes the rental of snorkelling full masks and the wet suits and a training guide for the same. The activity will be for 30 minutes. Minimum age to participate is 8 years. Minimum age to participate without parents is 18 years.

Cost: Rs 700 per person

Boating 

This includes the rental of a speed boat with the boat driver. The maximum capacity per boat is 6 persons.  Safety jackets are compulsory for the activity.

Cost: Rs 1,500 per boat

Book on: dwarkatourism.in, divinescuba.com, seaworldscubadivingdwarka.com

Preeti Verma Lal is a Goa-based freelance writer/photographer.
first published: Mar 3, 2024 09:41 am

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