The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.

What Qualifications Do I Need to Start?

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers (or qualifying entry-level certificaion), who are at least 12 years old, can enroll in the Night Diver specialty course.

How Does It Work?

You can start your PADI Night Diver eLearning at any time. Then contact Scuba Shack to schedule your three night dives where you will we will teach you to focus on what you can see in your light’s beam, on controlling your buoyancy by feel, on staying with your buddy, and on paying attention to details you may overlook during the day. During three night dives, you’ll practice:

• Light handling and communication techniques.
• Entering, exiting and navigating in the dark.
• Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night.

Do I Need My Own Equipment?

Yes - In addition to your basic scuba equipment you will need both a primary and backup light. You will also need to consider proper exposure protection to stay comfortabe after dark.

What Do I Do Next?

1.  1. Purchase your PADI Night Diver eLearning here.
2.  2. Call or email Scuba Shack to schedule your training.
3.  3. Get your equipment ready - make sure you have your lights.
4.  4. Be ready to explore the underwater world at night.

Is There Anything Else?

Yes - everyone who takes the PADI Night Diver class must complete a Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire. Based on your responses, you may be required to have your physician clear you for recreational scuba diving. A fully completed medical questionnaire is an absolute requirement prior to any in-water activity with Scuba Shack.