The PADI Underwater Navigator course teaches you how to find your way underwater with confidence using natural references and a compass. This course sharpens situational awareness, improves dive planning, and eliminates the guesswork that leads to stress and wasted air.
Good navigation turns dives into plans — not surprises.
Natural navigation using underwater features and light
Compass navigation techniques and patterns
Estimating distance and time underwater
Combining compass and natural navigation
Returning to exits, ascent points, and dive boats accurately
The Underwater Navigator course includes:
Knowledge development and dive planning
Three open water dives focused on navigation skills
Training sessions are scheduled after enrollment.
Certified Open Water Divers of any level
Divers who want to become more independent
Anyone interested in improving dive confidence and efficiency
PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age: 10 years old
Professional instruction by certified PADI instructors
Hands-on navigation training
PADI Underwater Navigator certification upon successful completion
Dive gear rental (if needed)
Open water site or boat fees (if applicable)
Navigation skills reduce stress and improve dive safety
This course pairs well with Peak Performance Buoyancy and Advanced Open Water
Scheduling is coordinated after enrollment
The PADI Underwater Navigator course teaches you how to find your way underwater with confidence using natural references and a compass. This course sharpens situational awareness, improves dive planning, and eliminates the guesswork that leads to stress and wasted air.
Good navigation turns dives into plans — not surprises.
Natural navigation using underwater features and light
Compass navigation techniques and patterns
Estimating distance and time underwater
Combining compass and natural navigation
Returning to exits, ascent points, and dive boats accurately
The Underwater Navigator course includes:
Knowledge development and dive planning
Three open water dives focused on navigation skills
Training sessions are scheduled after enrollment.
Certified Open Water Divers of any level
Divers who want to become more independent
Anyone interested in improving dive confidence and efficiency
PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age: 10 years old
Professional instruction by certified PADI instructors
Hands-on navigation training
PADI Underwater Navigator certification upon successful completion
Dive gear rental (if needed)
Open water site or boat fees (if applicable)
Navigation skills reduce stress and improve dive safety
This course pairs well with Peak Performance Buoyancy and Advanced Open Water
Scheduling is coordinated after enrollment
