Murudeshwar → Netrani Island by boat
Down to the reef.
Up again, hooked.
One-to-one instruction from PADI & SSI certified divers, no experience required. Forty minutes off the Karnataka coast, at 8–12 metres, Netrani's coral gardens are closer than you think.
Netrani Island · 8–12m depth
Priced by bottom time
Choose how long you stay down.
Every package includes — PADI/SSI instructor (one-to-one), full gear, and the boat ride from Murudeshwar to Netrani Island and back.
What's down there
India's only open-water coral reef.
Netrani Island sits alone in the Arabian Sea, its shores dropping into a reef system unlike anywhere else on India's coastline. Visibility regularly clears past 10 metres in season.
- Coral gardens in 8–12m of water, calm enough for first-time divers
- Reef fish, moray eels, and — with luck — reef sharks and rays
- Water temperature 26–29°C year-round in season, no wetsuit required
Getting to the boat
Bangalore or Mangalore to the jetty.
Reach Murudeshwar
Overnight train or drive from Bangalore (~9 hrs) or Mangalore (~2.5 hrs). Gokarna itself is a further 1.5 hrs south — most divers base in Murudeshwar for the boat access.
Report to the jetty
Briefing, gear fitting, and health check before boarding.
Boat to Netrani Island
Open-sea crossing — carry motion-sickness medication if you're prone to it.
1:1 instruction, then the reef
Your instructor stays with you the entire bottom time, regardless of package.
2,000+ divers taken down
First-timers and old hands, both.
Every dive is one-to-one with a PADI or SSI instructor — swim skills not required, no prior certification needed. Most of the divers on the boat with you have never touched a regulator before, and they surface grinning.
Book your dive →Before you book
Common questions.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Every dive is one-to-one with a PADI/SSI instructor who manages your buoyancy and air — non-swimmers dive regularly.
Is there a minimum age?
Divers must be 10 years or older. There's no upper age limit provided you clear the basic health declaration.
What health conditions rule it out?
Serious heart or lung conditions, recent surgery, and pregnancy are the main restrictions — flag any condition when booking and we'll confirm.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, and any motion-sickness medication for the boat ride. Gear is provided.