PADI Underwater Navigator Course

Description

The PADI Underwater Navigator specialty course teaches you how to find your way underwater confidently—no more surfacing just to figure out where you are! You’ll learn to use a compass, natural navigation techniques, and your surroundings to stay oriented during a dive.

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Why Take the Underwater Navigation Course?

• Gain confidence in finding dive sites, returning to the boat, or reaching exit points.
• Become a better dive buddy or team leader.
• Reduce your reliance on dive guides.
• It’s a core skill for advanced diving, search and recovery, or professional-level courses.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Compass use underwater, including straight-line navigation and square/triangle patterns
• How to estimate distance using kick cycles or time
• Natural navigation using underwater landmarks, light, and topography
• Combining techniques for accurate underwater maps
• How to handle disorientation or low visibility situations

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Course Structure:

• 3 open water dives, typically done over 1–2 days
• Includes a mix of navigation drills, real-world scenarios, and surface/debriefing practice

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Prerequisites:

• PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Minimum age: 10 years old

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Pro Tip:

Pair this with Search and Recovery or Night Diver for a powerful skill combo. Good navigation makes every type of diving easier and safer.

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PADI Underwater Navigator Course Fee includes both the E-Learning fee ($155) and the instructor fee ($145).

Rental Gear NOT Included*

*Compass and Writing Slate Must be Purchased by the Student for course completion*

After Purchasing, you should receive an email From PADI including all E-Learning materials within 24-48hrs.

 

Cancellations Must be Made 48hr in Advance to Course Start Date

*E-Learning Non-Refundable*