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SSI NIGHT & LIMITED VISIBILITY DIVING COURSE OVERVIEW- EXPLORE THE OCEAN AFTER DARK
Unlock a whole new world beneath the surface with the SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving Course. Diving at night or in murky waters requires specialized skills, and this course prepares you to navigate, communicate, and stay safe in low-light conditions. Experience the thrill of encountering nocturnal marine life and gain confidence in challenging visibility environments.
Diving in darkness or limited visibility changes everything—colors fade, familiar dive sites feel brand new, and new species emerge. This course helps you adapt to these conditions by improving your navigation, buoyancy, and light-handling skills, so you can dive safely and enjoy the adventure.
DURATION
The SSI Night & Limited Visibility Course can be done over 1 day. This incorporates 2 open-water dives at night. You will also complete digital learning in your own time in the MySSI app.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving course is open to anyone from age 15 who has: Completed the Open Water Diver course or an equivalent rating from another organisation.
This course is ideal for:
Divers eager to explore dive sites at night and experience unique marine life
Underwater photographers looking to capture stunning nocturnal scenes
Advanced divers who want to enhance their skills in low-visibility conditions
Anyone who wants to feel confident and prepared for unpredictable underwater environments
INCLUDED
SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving Digital Learning
All dive and snorkel equipment. This is including air fills and weights
Fruit, water and snacks on the boat
2 ocean night dives with an SSI Instructor
Transfers within Diani
AVAILABILITY
The Night & Limited Visibility Course is offered daily at Ocean Tribe. Live availability can be found via contacting us via WhatsApp / Phone or by checking the online booking calendar to book online.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
All dive course participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements to be able to dive on the course. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. You should visit the Can I Dive page to see if you meet the requirements before booking.
Before diving into the water, you’ll first start with SSI Digital Training, which offers a thorough knowledge briefing and introduces essential scuba diving and safety concepts. This digital training lays the groundwork for your learning experience, and your SSI Instructor will expand on these topics during your night dives
You’ll need to complete the knowledge development section before the course begins. This important step helps you build a strong foundation for a safe and enjoyable boat diving adventure. This includes most of the Digital Learning for the SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving Specialty Course, ensuring you’re fully prepared.
SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning platform is a leader in diver education. It allows you to complete the theory portion conveniently from home. Plus, you can take notes directly in the app to discuss any concepts you’re unsure about with your SSI Instructor.
As you progress through the digital training, quick reviews at the end of each section help reinforce your understanding. These must be completed correctly to advance, ensuring you’re ready for the hands-on diving experience. Start your SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving Specialty Course today and dive confidently!
OCEAN DIVES
We will go by boat out to a local reef / wreck which is suitable for conducting the training.
What You’ll Learn:
Master Night Diving Techniques – Use dive lights effectively and adapt to low-light conditions.
Navigate in Limited Visibility – Rely on compass and natural navigation skills when visibility is reduced.
Enhance Communication – Learn hand signals and light signals to communicate with your dive buddy.
Improve Buoyancy Control – Fine-tune your movements for a smooth and controlled dive in the dark.
Understand Nocturnal Marine Life – Discover how marine creatures behave differently at night.
You will have 2 dives in total after which you are a fully certified SSI Night Diver, assuming that you have met all of the other course performance requirements.
WHERE WILL I DIVE?
Your SSI Night & Limited Visibility Diving Specialty course will take place on the main coral reefs of Diani or Kisite Marine Park on the selected dive sites of the day.
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