Where:
Goa Marriot Resort, Bogmala Beach
Best Time for Scuba Diving: October to April
For those who are seeking excitement and fun in Goa and want to do
something different can try out scuba diving. The shallow shores of Goa
are famous for their rich marine life. Though there are no gigantic
coral reefs here, the scintillating underwater life is sure to fascinate
you. Scuba diving is the best sport if you want to try your hand at
something that is not too adventurous but is soul satisfying. Though it
requires some amount of initial training, once you are comfortable with
the equipment it is very easy to enjoy scuba diving.
The underwater life of Goa has unique and fascinating creatures and
also shipwrecks of World War ll. The sea is very calm thus making the
shores just perfect for scuba diving. If you are a beginner, you will be
accompanied by two instructors when you go diving. The underwater
visibility ranges from 5 - 20 meters in Goa, depending upon the weather
conditions and the nature of the sea. While scuba diving, you will come
across many sea creatures like tuna, eels, goat fish, lion fish, snapper
jacks, etc.
It is recommended that you follow the instructions given to you in
order to enjoy to the hilt. If you are not too comfortable with the
equipment and don't feel confident enough, do not try it forcefully. You
are advised to check your equipments thoroughly before jumping into the
sea. The best months to try scuba diving sport in Goa are October to
April. This is the time when the skies have cleared out, the rains have
ceased and the sea is calm.
