Night Diver

When the Sun Goes Down, the Ocean Changes

  • Adventurous divers
  • Macro photographers (night is best for small critters)
  • Divers who’ve seen everything on the reef by day
  • Liveaboard travelers (night dives are standard)
  • Anyone who wants to feel like an explorer

Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or Junior OW)

Minimum Age: 12 years old

Duration: 2 days

Dives Required: 3 open water night dives

eLearning Available: Yes

“Your first night dive feels like stepping onto another planet. The reef is still there – but everything is different.”

Skills covered:

  • Light use – Primary, backup, and light signals
  • Navigation at night – Following compass and natural references in darkness
  • Night dive planning – Entry/exit procedures, lost diver protocols, buddy separation
  • Marine life behavior – Nocturnal species identification and approach
  • Light discipline – Not blinding your buddy, spotting eye shine
  • Bioluminescence – Understanding and experiencing it
  • Emergency procedures – Light failure, separation in darkness

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