Scuba Diving

Barracuda Diving India (Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar, Panaji; tel. 0832/246-3333, ext. 6807, or 98221-82402; fax 0832/246-3300; www.barracudadiving.com; barracuda@vsnl.com) is a PADI-recognized dive center where you can rent equipment or take diving courses and get certified (from beginner to advanced levels). Venkatesh Charloo and Karen Gregory, both master diver-trainers, offer dive safaris south, in Karnataka, where visibility can reach up to 30m (100 ft.). Bookings can also be made through Atlantis Water Sports .