Night and Limited Visibility

The SSI Night and Limited Visibility Course is perfect for divers who want to explore the underwater world after sunset or in conditions with reduced visibility. Night diving offers a magical and unique perspective, where familiar dive sites come alive with nocturnal marine life. This course equips you with the skills to dive confidently in low-light conditions, teaching you how to use specialized equipment, communicate effectively, and navigate in darkness or poor visibility.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisite:

  • SSI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

  • Minimum Age: 10 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development: Learn the techniques and considerations for diving in limited visibility, including proper use of dive lights, buddy communication, and maintaining orientation.

  • Confined Water Practice: Practice low-visibility diving skills in a controlled environment, focusing on buoyancy control, light handling, and communication.

  • Open Water Dives: Complete at least two open water dives during dusk, night, or in limited visibility conditions. These dives will give you real-world experience navigating, communicating, and managing your equipment in challenging visibility.

Course Highlights:

• Learn to safely and confidently dive at night or in low-visibility conditions.

• Understand how to select and use dive lights effectively, including backup lights.

• Practice buoyancy control, navigation, and buddy communication in limited visibility environments.

• Explore the unique behaviors of marine life that only come out after dark.

• Gain experience planning and executing dives in challenging visibility conditions, preparing you for more advanced diving scenarios.

Certification Benefits:

Upon successful completion, you will earn the SSI Night and Limited Visibility certification, which:

• Allows you to dive confidently in low-light or limited-visibility conditions with a buddy.

• Prepares you for advanced specialties that may involve night or low-visibility diving.

• Enhances your overall diving skill set, making you a more versatile and prepared diver.

Why Choose This Course?

The SSI Night and Limited Visibility Course is ideal for divers who want to discover a whole new side of the underwater world. With proper training and techniques, you’ll gain the confidence to safely navigate and enjoy dives that would otherwise seem challenging, opening the door to unforgettable nocturnal adventures.

Ready to dive into the night? Enroll in the SSI Night and Limited Visibility Course and experience the underwater world in a whole new light!