PADI course
Night Diver
The same reef, a completely different animal
$440per diver
- Duration
- 2 evenings · 3 dives
- Group size
- A small group — smaller after dark than we run in daylight
Who can enroll
Open Water or higher Ages 12 and up
From the shop
PADI Open Water Diver or higher, from PADI or another agency, and at least 12 years old. Divers aged 12–14 certify as Junior Night Divers and keep the supervision requirements that come with their certification. You will complete a medical questionnaire before the course; some answers require a physician's sign-off before you can dive, so tell us early if that may apply to you.
About this course
A reef you know well is a stranger after dark. Day fish sleep in the coral, hunters come out, and coral polyps open to feed. Your world shrinks to the beam of your light, which is exactly why it feels bigger.
The course is three dives. You learn light handling and light signals, how to stay with a buddy when you cannot see their face, how to navigate when the landmarks you use in daylight are invisible, and what to do if your primary light fails — which is why you carry a backup.
The first dive usually starts at dusk so you enter in fading light and watch the change happen. Later dives go in fully dark.
Photos from the Night Diver course
How the course runs
Evening 1 — dusk and dark
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Knowledge review: lights, signals, buddy contact, and lost-light procedure
- Gear and light check in daylight, before you need them
- Dive 1: entry at dusk, staying with your buddy as the light goes
- Dive 2: light signals and communication in full dark
Evening 2 — navigation
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Dive 3: night navigation with compass and natural references
- Finding the boat or exit point without a guide
- Debrief and certification paperwork
What the fee covers
We provide
- All PADI learning materials and certification fees
- Three night training dives
- Primary and backup dive lights
- Tanks, weights, and boat
Not included
- Personal gear rental
- Marine park fees
- Dinner between dives
Upcoming dates
No dates on the books right now. This course runs on request. See the full schedule, or ask us to set one.
Questions divers ask
Is night diving dangerous?
It is different, not reckless. The added risks are losing your buddy, losing your light, and losing your bearings — the course is three dives spent making each of those a procedure rather than a surprise.
How deep do night dives go?
Shallower than daytime dives — our night training dives stay well within 18 meters. Your certification limit still applies, and after dark there is nothing at depth you cannot see at 12 meters.
Do I need to buy a light?
We provide a primary and a backup for the course. If you plan to keep night diving, buy your own — a light you know the switch on is worth more than a brighter one you do not.
What if I do not like it?
Some divers do not, and that is a fine outcome. Tell your instructor and we end the dive; you are never talked into the water.
Does this count toward Advanced Open Water?
Yes. The first dive credits as the Night Adventure Dive in the Advanced Open Water Diver course, in either direction.
Can I fly afterwards?
Wait at least 18 hours after multiple dives before flying. That is a minimum, not a guarantee — plan your last dive day with room to spare.