PADI Night Diver Speciality
The PADI Night Diver Speciality introduces you to diving after dark and teaches you how to navigate, communicate, and remain comfortable in low visibility conditions.
Night diving transforms familiar sites. Marine life behaviour changes, light becomes directional, and awareness improves dramatically. This course focuses on calm procedures and control so darkness feels natural rather than disorientating.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers curious about night diving but unsure where to start
• Holiday divers wanting access to night boat dives
• Photographers interested in nocturnal marine life
• Divers wanting stronger navigation and awareness
• Anyone wanting to expand confidence beyond daylight diving
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 12 years old
How the course works
The course combines planning, communication, and practical night dives.
Night procedures
Learn light handling, buddy communication, entries and exits, and pre-dive planning in darkness.
Practical night dives
You will complete supervised night dives focusing on orientation, buoyancy, and relaxed movement using a torch.
Navigation & awareness
Practise maintaining reference points, compass use, and safe ascent procedures in limited visibility.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive confidently at night or in low visibility
• Communicate effectively using light signals
• Maintain orientation without visual landmarks
• Access night dives on trips and liveaboards
• Observe nocturnal marine life safely
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Night training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Navigation
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Underwater Photography
A rewarding speciality that builds confidence and opens a completely different underwater experience.
The PADI Night Diver Speciality introduces you to diving after dark and teaches you how to navigate, communicate, and remain comfortable in low visibility conditions.
Night diving transforms familiar sites. Marine life behaviour changes, light becomes directional, and awareness improves dramatically. This course focuses on calm procedures and control so darkness feels natural rather than disorientating.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers curious about night diving but unsure where to start
• Holiday divers wanting access to night boat dives
• Photographers interested in nocturnal marine life
• Divers wanting stronger navigation and awareness
• Anyone wanting to expand confidence beyond daylight diving
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 12 years old
How the course works
The course combines planning, communication, and practical night dives.
Night procedures
Learn light handling, buddy communication, entries and exits, and pre-dive planning in darkness.
Practical night dives
You will complete supervised night dives focusing on orientation, buoyancy, and relaxed movement using a torch.
Navigation & awareness
Practise maintaining reference points, compass use, and safe ascent procedures in limited visibility.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive confidently at night or in low visibility
• Communicate effectively using light signals
• Maintain orientation without visual landmarks
• Access night dives on trips and liveaboards
• Observe nocturnal marine life safely
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Night training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Navigation
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Underwater Photography
A rewarding speciality that builds confidence and opens a completely different underwater experience.