Specialties -
Deep Diver and Night Diver
Although we offer many specialties, these two are listed as they are two of the most popular.
About the Courses
Go deeper and darker and explore a world very few people have ever seen. Both Night Diving and Deep Diving offer opportunities to explore more of the underwater world.
Night Diving: We’ll Introduce you to the techniques, specialized equipment and underwater environment that comes with night diving.
Deep Diving: This course will introduce you to the special techniques and safety procedures that come with the added risk of diving deeper. When completed you’ll be certified to dive up to the recreational diving limit of 40m (130ft).
NAUI Deep Diver
Prerequisites: NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver (or equivalent).
Registration & prerequisite check
Confirm certifications. Complete required medical questionnaire and waiver.
Orientation
Academics are completed online via the NAUI eLearning. Topics include: deep-dive physiology, narcosis, gas management, ascent rates, no-decompression limits, and dive planning.
Review equipment considerations for deep diving (trim, weights, redundant instruments).
Equipment check & configuration
Inspect and configure equipment.
Practice pre-dive checks and weight/buoyancy setup for deeper descents.
Confined-water refresh (if needed)
Short drills to re-familiarize with buoyancy, regulator recovery, mask clearing and controlled ascents/descents.
Progressive open-water deep dives
Conduct supervised deep dives with gradually increasing depth (as planned).
Emphasize conservative profiles, slow controlled descents/ascents, and continuous monitoring of no-deco limits.
Emergency drills & gas management
Debrief & assessment
Instructor reviews performance, signs off required skills in logbook.
Certification & next steps
Upon successful completion receive NAUI Deep Diver specialty certification.
What to Bring
Towel, swimwear, any personal gear – mask, dive computer, regulator, etc. Rental gear is available and included in the cost of the course.
NAUI Night Diver
Prerequisites: NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver (or equivalent).
Registration & orientation
Verify certification, complete waiver and medical questionnaire.
- Verify schedule for dives.
Academics
Complete the NAUI eLearning on night dive planning, night-time marine behaviour, light use, buddy communication, and surface signaling.
Specialized gear check
Inspect primary light and backup light(s), compasses, etc
Open-water night dives
Conduct 2 supervised night dives. Practice controlled entries/exits in dark, maintaining buddy contact, using torches to signal and search, and observing nocturnal marine life.
Practice navigation by light and orienting to reference points; rehearse lost-light and lost-buddy procedures.
Emergency procedures specific to night diving
Drills for primary light failure, lost buddy in low visibility, surfaced-at-night procedures.
Debrief & assessment
Review night skills, lighting technique, navigation and any scenario practice; instructor signs off required competencies.
Certification & next steps
Upon successful completion, receive NAUI Night Diver specialty certification.