PADI Night Diver

PADI Night Diver Certification

Diving during the day is just the beginning. When the sun sets, a whole new world awakens beneath the surface. The PADI Night Diver course teaches you to navigate and explore the underwater environment in darkness, where even familiar dive sites transform into mysterious landscapes.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Night Dive Planning & Preparation: Understand how to safely plan and execute night dives, including gear selection and navigation techniques tailored for low-visibility conditions.

• Communication & Navigation Techniques: Practice using underwater lights and hand signals to communicate effectively in the dark.

• Managing the Darkness: Build comfort and confidence while diving at night, including mastering orientation and depth control using instruments and light cues.

• Marine Life After Dark: Discover how nocturnal marine species behave differently—and get the chance to see animals rarely visible during the day.

Course Includes:

• Knowledge development on night diving considerations

• At least three open water night dives under the supervision of a PADI Instructor

• Practice using specialized night diving equipment, such as dive lights and signaling devices

• Environmental awareness and low-impact diving techniques at night

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)

• Minimum age: 12 years

• Comfort in the water and a sense of adventure

Why Dive at Night?

Night diving reveals the underwater world in a new light—literally. From glowing plankton to nocturnal predators on the hunt, it’s a one-of-a-kind diving experience that sharpens your skills and expands your dive confidence.