The PADI Night Diver specialty introduces divers to the unique experience of diving after sunset. Night diving reveals different marine life behaviors, changes how you perceive your surroundings, and builds a higher level of situational awareness and self-confidence.

In this course, you’ll learn how to plan and execute night dives safely, use dive lights effectively, and maintain strong communication with your buddy and group. Emphasis is placed on awareness, buoyancy control, and comfort in reduced visibility environments.

At Space City Dive Center, Night Diver training is calm, structured, and confidence-building. Divers are coached through progressive night dives so the experience feels controlled and enjoyable, not overwhelming. Many divers find night diving becomes one of their favorite ways to explore underwater.

What You’ll Learn

• Planning and preparing for night dives
• Effective use of primary and backup dive lights
• Underwater communication and navigation at night
• Managing buoyancy and awareness in low light
• Recognizing nocturnal marine life behavior

Course Structure

• Time Commitment: Can be completed in one day
• eLearning: Complete at your own pace
• Open Water: 3 dives

Who This Course Is For

Night Diver is ideal for certified divers who want to expand their comfort zone and experience diving in a completely new way. It’s a great confidence builder and pairs naturally with Advanced Open Water, photography, and continuing education.

Prerequisites

• Minimum Age: 12
• Minimum Certification Level: Open Water Diver

Equipment Requirements

• Space City Dive Center provides all major scuba equipment, including BCD, regulator, dive computer, exposure protection, tanks, and weights.
• Students are required to provide their own personal gear, including mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Rental packages are available if needed.
• Each diver must have a primary dive light, a marker light and a backup light. Options are available for purchase or rental if needed.

What’s Included

• PADI Night Diver eLearning
• Instructor-led night diving training
• Use of provided scuba equipment
• Night Diver Specialty certification upon completion

Lake or site entry fees, when applicable, are not included.