I was travelling to the Havelock Island in the Andamans for PADI openwater SCUBA diving course. It was a perfect SCUBA vacation with Gypsy. The dive resort and training school... read more are right up the beautiful tropical shore with white sands and clear blue waters; unbelievably serene. We had booked the dorm and I feel it would suit you best if you are accompanied by your friends. The dorm is well equipped for all its 3 members; I loved having a bunk bed, added to my adventure/thrill. Alongside the dorm, choosing to stay at the dive resort added extra comfort and convenience to our unparalleled diving experience. Homelike meals served at the resort are indeed a blessing in disguise. The training content provided before diving and the sessions that followed were smoothly paced and our small batch of three for the course accentuated my learning/understanding. I thank Gypsy for this wonderful vacation and all the friends I made in this journey.

  Gypsy is great if you are looking for a nice place to stay that is clean, no frills, minimalistic yet tastefully done with an inhouse Dive Shop. After doing... read more extensive research and burning my fingers a few times with andaman bookings due to covid, I decided to do my advance open water PADI certification at gypsy while opting to stay at their dorm to save money as I was travelling alone. All the instructors are great and each have a distinct personality with something to learn and offer. Rohan has a total relaxed islander teaching style, Bipin urges you to appreciate the wonders of the ocean while learning and enjoying your dive, While Pravin ( my personal favourite ) has a shaolin Monk like presence, lifestyle and personality. He shares his life experiences and shows you how you can learn so much from the ocean about life and implement lessons that will make you not just a better diver but also a better person. The entire operation at gypsy is headed by Poonam who runs a tight ship with an iron fist behind her velvet glove and her partner Santosh who complement each other perfectly to ensure dive operations run like clock work without guests being affected while they are comfortable and safe. Poonam's maternal instincts kick in with young guests / single women travelling and staying at gypsy to check if they are ok when outside to ensure they get back safe. The overall experience is augmented with their extended helping dive, boat , house keeping and kitchen staff. Special mention to Paras who is the cook and always serves you with a smile. While I was there, there was a contingent of 15 Air Force personnel staying and undergoing Rescue Diver / Emergency First Responder Training with Gypsy but thanks to Poonam and her teams management it did not affect our regular dives while also being flooded with fun divers and Discover Scuba Clients throughout the day. After Extensive conversation with Poonam, I believe Gypsy is in Final stages of procuring another Larger Dive Boat for Deep Sea Boat Dives that will elevate them to the Big Leagues on this Island and I look forward to return soon to dive with them. Wishing them all the success in the future.

  Really amazing first-time scuba experience! The instructor was very friendly, and persuasive (we were a bunch of first-timers and needed a lot of motivation to learn the basic techniques). The... read more instructor spent a lot of time explaining the basics and asked us to practice on-shore which made all the difference. Once we went to the deep, the 1:1 divers were very gentle and encouraging and made each and every one of us spend the full 30 minutes underwater, exploring the absolutely fantastic corals and fish (including a hidden octopus!). My cousin, wife and child were very apprehensive initially, but the divers were so helpful and encouraging that each of us completed the dive and got to experience the wonderful marine life. Highly recommend Gypsy divers for first-timers!!! The photos and videos (complimentary with the dive) and memories will be treasured for a long time to come!

  Gypsy Divers Dive Resort is located in one of the most pristine parts of Havelock, i.e., the Govindnagar beach, with beautiful blue waters, mangrove trees and marine life on the... read more beach. My family and I had booked a fun dive and snorkelling experience with them. The staff, especially Ms. Bhawna was cordial and helped us through the booking process, conveying all the necessary information, instructions, taking consent and providing the gear. One of the divemasters also helped me make a makeshift strap to carry my GoPro.
My mother, who was diving for the first time, was extremely afraid of water and therefore was nervous about the dive. Our instructor, Mr. Marshall understood her situation and reassured her calmly and humorously. He and the snorkelling instructor Mr. Caly provided enough training and practice for us to feel comfortable during the dive and snorkelling. The experience was brilliant and the marine life is luscious in that area. They also took plenty of photographs and videos of us underwater, making the entire experience memorable.
We highly recommend it for those who want a quiet, secluded and personalised diving experience in Havelock.

  I completed my Advanced Adventurer Certification (Advanced Open Water) with Gypsy divers. It was a great experience and Praveen was amazing with the teaching and made sure my skills were... read more refined. I initially planned to do a couple of recreational dives as open water diver but Praveen encouraged me to get advanced certification and it was a great decision. The dive staff, kitchen, and location is perfect. Highly recommend!