Turn off the sun and the ocean or lake you thought you knew changes completely. Nocturnal marine life comes out, colors shift under artificial light, and familiar landmarks look different. Night diving is one of the most rewarding specialties a diver can add, but it requires different skills, and different comfort levels, than daytime diving. SSI's Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty at Get-N-Wet Scuba combines online learning with open water training dives to prepare you for diving after dark or in reduced-visibility conditions.

You'll learn how to safely enter and exit the water at night, how to use specialized lighting equipment, and how to stay in close communication with your buddy when you can't rely on normal sightlines. These skills transfer directly to limited-visibility daytime diving too, including murky lakes, silty wrecks, or stirred-up sites, making this a genuinely practical specialty for divers in our region. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification.

What to expect

• Safe water entries and exits in darkness or low visibility
• Using primary and backup dive lights effectively
• Buddy communication and contact procedures when sightlines are limited
• Digital learning included in the course price

FAQ

Is night diving safe for divers without much experience?

This specialty is built specifically to teach the skills needed for safe night and limited-visibility diving, so it's an appropriate next step after your open water certification.

What equipment do I need for night diving?

You'll need a primary dive light and a backup light at minimum. Your instructor will cover specific equipment recommendations during the course.

Does this course help with murky lake diving, not just night diving?

Yes. The skills for limited-visibility diving overlap significantly with night diving skills, so this specialty is valuable for local lake and quarry diving too.

How is communication handled underwater at night?

You'll learn light-signal communication and close-contact buddy procedures designed for situations where you can't rely on normal hand signals and sightlines.