This, the first and only PADI five-star dive resort on the entire Indian subcontinent, began in Goa in 1993. Despite its accolades, it's a fun and casual place to learn how to dive, with classrooms held out on the open lawn under coconut palms. If

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This, the first and only PADI five-star dive resort on the entire Indian subcontinent, began in Goa in 1993. Despite its accolades, it's a fun and casual place to learn how to dive, with classrooms held out on the open lawn under coconut palms. If you already have your dive certificate, you can upgrade to PADI divemaster or take specialized wreck-diving or underwater-photography courses. Best of all, snorkelers and non-diving guests are welcome to come along on the dive trips as well. Barracuda is located at the Sun Village Resort, close to the popular beaches of Anjuna, Calangute, Candolim, and Vagator.

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