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20 August 2024

Do I need insurance for diving?

Why a Diving Insurance Is Essential in Madagascar?

When exploring the incredible underwater world of Madagascar, your safety should always come first. At Aqua Diving Nosy Be, we want every diver to enjoy their experience with total peace of mind — and that starts with being properly insured.

Why You Need Diving Insurance?

A dive accident insurance is a small investment that can make a huge difference. Unlike general health or travel insurance, it specifically covers injuries and emergencies related to diving — including those that are often excluded from other policies.

Being in Madagascar, far from European-standard hospitals and medical infrastructure, it’s especially important to have reliable support in case of emergency. Should you need specialist care or even medical evacuation to your home country, having the right insurance ensures you’re protected every step of the way.

Covered, Cared For, and Confident

We’re proud to be a partner of DAN Europe, one of the most trusted names in the diving world. Thanks to this partnership, AMANTA Group can arrange diving insurance for our guests directly — covering the length of your stay. This means:

  • 24/7 emergency medical assistance ;
  • Coverage for dive-related injuries and treatments ;
  • Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation if needed ;
  • Search and rescue costs.

Unlike general travel insurance, DAN and similar providers offer specialized coverage for scuba diving, ensuring that your underwater adventures are backed by professionals who understand diving risks and logistics.

Diving with Aqua Diving: Insurance Required

For the safety of all our guests and staff, Aqua Diving only accepts divers with valid dive accident insurance that specifically covers underwater activities. It’s a vital part of responsible diving and helps ensure that every dive remains a positive and secure experience.

Before you dive, don’t forget to complete your medical questionnaire — here’s everything you need to know.

Fit to Dive?

Before diving into Madagascar’s magical underwater world, there’s one quick but important step: making sure you’re fit to dive.
At Aqua Diving, your safety is our top priority — and that starts with a simple medical questionnaire.

No Doctor Visit Needed (Usually)

In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor before diving with us. Instead, we use the internationally recognized Diver Medical Screening System developed by the Diver Medical Screen Committee (DMSC). It’s quick, easy, and helps ensure that everyone who dives with us is in good health.

How It Works:

  • Answer 10 simple questions about your general health.
  • If you answer “no” to all, you’re ready to dive!
  • If you answer “yes” to any, you’ll be asked a few follow-up questions.
  • If those are all “no”, you’re still good to go.
  • If any answers remain “yes”, or if you’d simply like peace of mind, we recommend visiting a diving doctor before your trip.

The system is designed to catch any conditions that might pose a risk when diving, and it’s based on the latest medical guidance for divers.

Plan Ahead for a Smooth Start

We recommend downloading the medical form in advance and checking it out at home. If needed, see a specialist and get the green light before traveling.
You can even send us your completed form by email before you arrive — easy and stress-free.

Download the Diver Medical Questionnaire

Good to go?

Once your health is cleared, don’t forget to check your dive insurance too!

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