Good navigation skills separate divers who spend a dive exploring from divers who spend it worrying about how they'll get back to the boat. The SSI Navigation Diver Specialty at Get-N-Wet Scuba gives you the advanced skills and confidence to navigate underwater accurately, whether you're using a compass or reading natural cues in your environment. You'll learn how to use a compass underwater, along with natural navigation techniques like following bottom contours and light direction, then practice estimating distance and running square and triangle navigation patterns.

These aren't just party tricks — strong navigation skills sharpen your overall underwater observation, reduce air consumption from wasted swimming, and significantly improve your dive safety. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification, which also counts toward advanced ratings like SSI Master Diver.

What to expect

• Underwater compass use and heading control
• Natural navigation techniques using environmental cues
• Square, triangle, and other standard navigation patterns
• Digital learning included in the course price

FAQ

Is this course hard for beginners?

Not at all. It builds directly on skills introduced in open water training and is a great next step for divers who want more confidence underwater.

Do I need my own compass?

Check with our team on equipment requirements. Many divers use this course as the reason to invest in their first compass.

How does this course improve safety?

Confident navigators waste less air swimming in the wrong direction and are far less likely to need a surface search to relocate the boat or shore entry point.

Does this certification count toward Master Diver?

Yes, Navigation Diver is one of the specialties commonly applied toward SSI's Master Diver rating. Ask our team how it fits into your certification path.