Gotakhor Scuba

Beginner Programs

Introductory Pool Session

Try Scuba Diving

₹5,000 per person

1–3 hours · Group rates available on contact

Try Scuba, also known as Discover Scuba Diving (DSD), is a guided first experience for anyone curious about breathing underwater. No prior experience is required.

  • Full gear rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins)
  • Heated pool facility access in Bangalore
  • Contact us for group pricing
  • Underwater photos & video memory clips
Snorkeling Skills Coaching

Advanced Snorkeler

₹2,000 per person / session

1 hour per session · Usually 3 sessions · Group rates available on contact

Focused in-water coaching for snorkelers who want to build comfort, confidence, and technique.

  • Personal coaching shaped around your goals
  • Practice with snorkeling equipment and movement
  • Most participants take three sessions
  • Contact us for group pricing
Most Popular
Global 18m Certification

Open Water Diver

₹15,000 per person

2 sessions · 1 full day + 1 half day · Group rates on contact

The first level of recreational scuba certification. Complete pool training here and four qualifying ocean dives separately to earn certification.

  • Instructor-led theory support and pool training
  • Scuba equipment rental, pool entry, and tank fills
  • Referral paperwork for completing ocean dives elsewhere
  • Mandatory digital learning materials and ocean completion cost extra
  • Contact us for group pricing

Certified Divers & Skills Coaching

Pre-Trip Checkup

Scuba Refresher

₹6,500 per person

1 session · About 3 hours · Group rates on contact

Tune up essential safety skills, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and buoyancy before leaving for an ocean holiday.

  • Full gear hire & cylinder included
  • Weight-check recalibration for current fitness
  • Dive computer & safety review
  • Logbook stamp and reactivation sign-off
Supervised Pool Time

Solo Scuba Practice

₹4,200 / session

2 Hours · Certified Divers Only

Maintain muscle memory, test new cameras or drysuits, or practice drills in a safe, controlled Bangalore pool environment.

  • Pool access, cylinder fill, weights, & safety divemaster
  • Bring your own gear or hire at nominal rates
  • Calm, structured underwater practice time
  • Multi-session packages available upon request
Sidemount Certification

Sidemount Course

₹16,500 per person

2 pool-training days · Ocean completion separate

Learn sidemount setup, trim, gas management, and regulator switching with specialist training equipment.

  • Pool coaching and sidemount equipment use
  • Training materials and certification processing
  • Ocean completion is an additional cost
  • Contact us for group pricing
Clear Inclusions

What’s included vs. what is separate

We believe in total financial clarity so you can plan your diving budget without hidden surprises.

✓ What is always included in Bangalore pool training

  • Pool facility fees: Clean, heated, dedicated pool lanes in Bangalore.
  • Full scuba gear hire: Top-quality BCD, balanced regulator with alternate air source, wetsuit, dive mask, snorkel, booties, and open-heel fins.
  • Cylinders & breathing gas: Hydrostatically tested cylinders and clean compressed air fills for all pool dives.
  • Lead weights & belts: Precision weighting calibrated specifically to your body and wetsuit buoyancy.
  • Digital course materials: Required for Open Water training and purchased separately; inclusions vary by course.
  • Instructor coaching: Experienced instructor-led training.
  • Referral documentation: Signed digital referral records verifying all completed confined water skills.

ℹ How Ocean Completion Trips are billed

To keep costs transparent and allow divers the flexibility to choose their destination, qualifying ocean dives are billed alongside the travel package:

  • Destination Choice: Complete your four ocean dives on an available Gotakhor trip or at your chosen destination with referral paperwork, subject to the receiving dive centre’s requirements.
  • Trip Package Covers: Dedicated boat charters for 4 ocean qualifying dives, ocean divemaster/instructor ratios, cylinder fills, and marine park permits (typically ₹16,000–₹22,000 depending on location).
  • Travel & Stay: Flights/trains and hotel accommodation are booked at actuals or arranged according to your comfort preferences.
Policies

Booking conditions, rescheduling & refunds

Flexible Rescheduling

We understand Bangalore traffic and work emergencies. Give us 48 hours’ notice and we will happily move your pool session to the next available slot at no penalty.

Medical Pre-Screening

If your RSTC medical review requires physician evaluation and you are advised not to dive prior to water entry, 100% of your pool training fee is refunded (digital agency kits already registered remain your lifetime property).

Secure Payment Methods

We accept direct UPI transfers, NEFT/RTGS bank transfers, and major credit/debit cards. Official GST tax invoices provided for corporate or personal records.

Have a specific goal or timeline?

Let’s put together a clear training quote.

Whether you are training solo, with a spouse, or organising a small group, contact Paritosh for exact dates, pool locations, and customized schedules.

Request a custom quote ↗ Chat on WhatsApp