Murudeshwar
Netrani Island, located 19 kilometres off the coast of Murudeshwar, is widely regarded as Karnataka's best scuba diving site, with visibility often exceeding 20 metres and an underwater world populated by whale sharks, reef sharks, moray eels, and dense schools of tropical fish.
Book with Absolute Scuba India or a PADI-certified operator in Murudeshwar — non-swimmers can take resort courses.