PADI Night Diver
See the underwater world after sundown. Learn to navigate, ascend and descend, and use your dive light to communicate — discovering a reef that comes alive at night.
About the Course
The underwater world takes on a whole new personality after the sun goes down. Dusk is dinnertime on the reef, and many fascinating creatures emerge under the cover of darkness. As a PADI® Night Diver, you'll learn how to make the most of the dark.
Using your dive light, you'll see how familiar dive sites transform into something completely different — and how a whole cast of nocturnal animals comes out to play.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Night dive planning and procedures
- ✓Communicating with dive light signals
- ✓Navigating and controlling buoyancy in the dark
- ✓Identifying nocturnal aquatic life
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Time
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours. Entire course: 2–3 days (three dives)
Age
12 years or older
Health
Good physical health
How to Earn a Night Diver Certification
Learn how to plan and enjoy night dives safely through online independent study, then put it into practice across three night dives with your PADI Instructor — practicing light signals, navigation and buoyancy after dark.
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
- •eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
You'll complete three night dives with your instructor, practicing dive light handling and signals, navigation in the dark, buoyancy control, and how to identify the nocturnal creatures that emerge after sunset.
- •Total time commitment: 2–3 days
- •Three training dives required
Night Diver FAQs
The Javascuba Difference
For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.
PADI #36135
Authorized Dive School
20+ Years
PADI Recognized
1,500+
Certified Divers
Ready to dive after dark?
Contact our team to enroll in the PADI Night Diver course and confirm pricing.