Night Diver Specialty Course

Service Description

The same reef you've dived a dozen times looks completely different after dark. Daytime fish retreat into the coral, nocturnal creatures emerge, and your dive light becomes a narrow window onto a world most divers never see. If you've wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, this is the course that answers it. Who is this course for? PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, at least 12 years old, ready to dive with a torch instead of daylight. What you'll learn Night diving sharpens skills you already have rather than teaching entirely new ones — controlling buoyancy by feel, staying close to your buddy, and reading details you'd normally overlook. Across three night dives with your instructor, you'll practice: Light handling and communication signals in the dark Entering, exiting, and navigating a dive site at night Spotting how marine life behaves differently after sunset Your first night dive can often be credited as an Adventure Dive toward Advanced Open Water Diver certification — worth asking your instructor about. Why night dive in the Red Sea Naama Bay's reefs come alive after dark with octopuses, moray eels, and crustaceans rarely seen during the day, all visible in the close, focused beam of your dive light. It's one of the most talked-about experiences among certified divers who try it once and come back for more. What you'll need Your basic scuba gear, plus a primary dive light and a backup light, since losing illumination underwater at night is the one situation you want to be prepared for. Note: pricing is per dive. Ready to see the reef after dark? Book your Night Diver Specialty course or contact us for available dates. FAQ Section Is night diving safe for someone who's never done it? Yes, with proper training. The course builds your comfort gradually across three guided dives with an instructor, focusing on light handling and navigation before anything more advanced. Do I need previous specialty courses before Night Diver? No, an Open Water Diver certification is the only prerequisite, along with the minimum age of 12. What's different about marine life at night? Many daytime fish hide in the reef while nocturnal species like octopuses, moray eels, and various crustaceans become active, often giving you a completely different view of the same dive site. Do I need my own dive light? You'll need a primary dive light, and a backup light is strongly recommended in case your main light fails underwater.