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Netrani Island, a short boat ride off Murudeshwar, is Karnataka's most established scuba diving spot — a coral reef with reasonable visibility, reef fish, and occasional reef sharks for those diving deeper. Both first-timers and certified divers can book online, with the difference being dive depth and duration rather than whether you can go at all.

Diving runs roughly October to May, when the sea is calmest; trips are weather-dependent and operators may reschedule if conditions are unsafe on the day.

How It Works Prices Before You Book FAQ
The Arabian Sea coastline of coastal Karnataka — dive boats to Netrani Island head out from here

How Online Booking Works

01

Pick beginner or certified dive

No certification needed for an introductory dive; certified divers can request deeper dives.

02

Choose your date

Check live availability — diving trips depend on sea conditions.

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Pay securely online

Confirm your slot with online payment; certified divers may need to upload certification.

04

Meet at Murudeshwar jetty

Boat transfer to Netrani Island included, with all diving gear provided.

Netrani Island Scuba Diving Prices

Dive Type Who It's For Approx. Price
Introductory / Discovery Dive First-timers, no certification needed ₹2,500 – ₹4,000
Certified Diver — Single Tank Divers with a valid certification (PADI/SSI or equivalent) ₹3,500 – ₹5,000
Certified Diver — Two Tank / Full Day Experienced divers wanting more bottom time ₹5,500 – ₹7,000

Prices are indicative and vary by season, group size and operator. Exact pricing is confirmed at checkout before you pay.

What to know before booking Netrani Island scuba diving

Murudeshwar's 123 ft Shiva statue — dive boats to Netrani Island leave from the beach below it
  • No certification required for beginner dives — a trained instructor accompanies you throughout, in shallow water.
  • Certified divers should carry their certification card (PADI, SSI or equivalent) — most operators ask you to confirm this at booking.
  • Seasonality matters: diving trips run roughly October–May; monsoon months (Jun–Sep) are unsafe for diving and trips don't run.
  • Weather-dependent: trips can be rescheduled on short notice if the sea is too rough — build a buffer day into your itinerary if possible.
  • Snorkelling alternative: if diving isn't for you, the same boat trips to Netrani usually offer snorkelling in shallower water.

Read more about what else there is to do around the temple town in our Murudeshwar things-to-do guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — introductory/discovery dives are open to first-timers with no certification, accompanied by a trained instructor throughout. Certified divers can book deeper single- or two-tank dives.

October to May, when the sea is calmest. Diving trips typically don't run during the June–September monsoon due to rough seas and poor visibility.

Boat transfer from Murudeshwar jetty to Netrani Island, all diving gear, and an instructor/dive guide. Meals and any underwater photography package are usually separate — check at booking.

Yes — operators reschedule or cancel if sea conditions are unsafe on the day. Booking online doesn't remove this risk, but you'll be notified and offered an alternative date.