Night Diver

The Fun Part

Dipping below the surface at night is mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you might have been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night as you descend you drop into a whole new world as day creatures have retired and nocturnal organisms emerge under your dive light. Discover the magic with the Night Diver Specialty.

Who should take this program?

If you have wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, are at least a 12 years old and hold an Open Water Diver certification or higher, then this course is for you! 

Night diving requires a different set of skills from diving during the day. But once you have the knowledge, it holds a special place in the hearts of many divers. Night dives bring a different kind of peace and wonder to the underwater world. Come and find out what it takes to dive in the dark and discover creatures you didn’t even know existed!

What will you learn?

The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. Through a combination of online and in-person learning, and 2 nights of open water training dives, you will learn how to plan and safely complete your night or limited visibility dive adventures, how to use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. During the training you will also specifically focus on:

• Dive light handling,
• How to control your buoyancy by feel, 
• Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night
• how to stay close with your buddy and pay attention to important details that may go overlooked during the day. 

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

What scuba gear will you use?

All the gear used in the course will be provided for you, this includes your full basic scuba equipment, along with the weather appropriate wetsuit and any special equipment and accessories used for night diving such as a primary dive light and tank lights. 

If you have any personal equipment you are welcome to bring it along. Our instructors are also delighted to help advise you on purchasing any of your own gear and show you the options in our in-house dive shop.  

What learning materials will you need?

When you register in the course you will gain access to SSI Night Diver online learning materials. These combine text and video materials to make the experience more efficient and enjoyable. The materials can be accessed through SSI Website/App and be downloaded for offline completion. It would be best to complete the online materials prior to in-person training, so you’ll be better prepared for the thrill of exploring the underwater world at night.