Diving in Visakhapatnam

Just like Goa on the western side of India, Visakhapatnam has been an important city for trade for a very long time. This means that lots of ships have come in and out of the Bay of Bengal here and some have been shipwrecked. Vizag is home to huge underwater shipwrecks as well as a wide variety of underwater species. Chintapalli is the best dive spot in the area overall but the nearby village of Bheemunipatnam is home to a mysterious 200-year-old shipwreck discovered in 2017.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.