PADI Night Diver
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About the PADI Night Diver Course
The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you've been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you've wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate underwater at night
- Use your dive light for communication
- Make ascents and descents in the dark
Certification Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
- PADI e-learning: 2-4 hours
- Entire course: 2-3 days
- Good physical health
- 12 years or older
Night Diving
Can Open Water Divers night dive? Yes, but proper training will make your first night dive more enjoyable. You’ll learn how to navigate in the dark, where the most interesting creatures hang out, and gain night diving tips from your instructor.
How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification
Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your PADI Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives.
Step 1
PADI e-learning
PADI e-learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
- e-learning time commitment: 2-4 hours
Step 2
With Your Instructor
Additional Cost: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
Practice underwater navigation at night and learn how to find entry and exit points in the dark. Your instructor will share night diving tips, teach you how to stay in contact with your buddy, and avoid disorientation.
- Total time commitment: 2-3 days
After this Course
The first dive of the Night Diver Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit. Every PADI Specialty certification you earn counts towards the prestigious Master Scuba Diver™ rating. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite level.
Available Languages
English, Espanol, Português, اللغة العربية, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Deutsch, 한국어, 日本語 , 中文繁体, 中文简体
Visit the PADI Website
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PADI is the world's largest scuba diving training organisation. For over 50 years, PADI has enabled people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences and travel.
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