SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty
Night Diving Specialty
Diving does not end when the sun goes down! Become a night diver and meet the incredible marine life that only comes out at night.
Join the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty program and you will learn all you need to dive safely at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification.
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver.
In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility.
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.
Prerequisites for Advanced Adventurer:
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Certification prerequisites: Open Water Certification
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Minimum age is 15. (Special bookings and adjusted prices are required for any students aged under 15 years, due to limited depth and reduced class sizes. Total class size is reduced to a maximum of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Children).* VIP courses for children or small groups can be arranged please contact our staff or visit our VIP course booking page.
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All persons under the age of 18 require parent/guardian signature for participation.
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Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a parent/guardian over the age of 18.
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Successfully complete the fitness to dive questionnaire. Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For Example: heart disease, asthma, or epilepsy. Cost of diving medical is not included. A medical is only required if you answer yes to any of the following questions on this form.
Course Includes:
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2x Open Water Dive
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Online Theory
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In person academic session
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Completion over one or two days (duration approx. 10-15hrs)
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Max depth 30m/100ft
Excludes:
- Excludes Transport to the pool and dive site
What To Bring:
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Sunscreen
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Mobile phone
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Completed paperwork with Parent/Guardian signature if required. (Contact our shop staff if you are unsure)
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Diving Equipment: Anything you need can be hired on the day apart from your SMB, Reel, Torch, Knife, Slate.
What To Bring
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Sunscreen
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Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Boots
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Lunch
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Mobile Phone
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Completed paperwork with Parent/Guardian signature if required. (Contact our shop staff if you are unsure)
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Open Water certification card
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Diving equipment e.g., Tank, Regulator, Gauge, BCD, Weights
Flying After Diving Guidelines
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For a single no-decompression dive, a minimum prefight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. (Including pool and shallow water immersions)
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For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum prefight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested. Dive Newcastle recommends 24 hours to err on the side of safety.
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For dives requiring decompression stops, 24 hours minimum is recommended. To err on the side of safety, many divers plan a 24-hour surface interval or longer and spend their time exploring topside attractions.
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All divers and students need to follow the recommendation given by the manufacturer of the dive computer regarding No-Fly Times and should always take the most conservative approach regarding flying after diving. Waiting longer before flying when possible after diving and exploring the top side during this period is always your best approach. This information is discussed further and in more detail during your dive course.