Netrani Island, the reef off our coast.
Netrani (Pigeon Island) is about 1 hour by motorboat from Murudeshwar jetty. Dive season runs from October to May.
How a dive trip works.
The calmest sea and best visibility are from October to February. Before that and after, the sea is possible but less predictable, and in the monsoon it is closed to diving.
- Boat transfer from the jetty, gear and a trained instructor
- First-timers welcome: guided discovery dives need no certificate
- Certified divers and PADI courses through our dive partners
- Sea conditions decide the day. We confirm on WhatsApp the evening before
Book scuba diving, snorkelling and water sports at Murudeshwar with Murdeshwara.com. Pick your date and pay online.
Dive options
Pick your date and pay online, or message us on WhatsApp for a group.
Snorkel
No experience needed
Float over the reef with a guide and a life jacket. Good for kids and non-swimmers with support.
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Your first dive
Short briefing, then a shallow guided dive with an instructor. No certificate required.
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Already hold a licence
Guided reef dives for certified divers, with gear. Bring your card and log book.
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Learn to dive
Open Water and more with our PADI dive partners, with stay and course bundled.
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Your dive day.
- Early start
- Breakfast and pickup from the resort.
- Boat to Netrani
- About 1 hour from the jetty.
- Dive or snorkel
- Briefing, gear and your session.
- Lunch and rest
- Back at the resort, sea-view table.
- Evening free
- Temple lights or the beach walk.
Safety: do not fly within 18 hours of your last dive. Season, sea state and operator schedules change, so confirm before you travel.
Pick your month, pick your sea.
Approximate guide. Conditions change year to year, so ask us before you book.
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba at Netrani | Best | Best | Possible | Possible | Possible | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Best | Best | Best |
| Calm beach days | Best | Best | Possible | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Possible | Best | Best |
| Jog Falls at full flow | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Possible | Best | Best | Possible | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Monsoon (sea closed to diving) | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Dark means best window, light means possible, blank means not recommended.
Scuba questions.
- Do I need to know swimming for scuba?
- Not always. Instructor-led discovery dives are designed for first-timers. Ask us about your case and we will check with our dive partner.
- What is the best month for diving?
- Roughly October to May, with the clearest water from October to February. The sea is closed to diving in the monsoon.
- How far is Netrani Island?
- About 1 hour by boat from Murudeshwar jetty.