What You’ll Learn

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The SSI Night & Limited Visibility Course runs over one evening and includes:

• A theory session covering key safety and planning considerations

• Two in-water dives — one limited visibility and one full night dive

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In class, we’ll cover:

• Dive planning and safety procedures for dark environments

• Equipment setup, including torches and signalling tools

• Entry and exit techniques for limited visibility

• Communication, buddy awareness, and navigation strategies

In-Water Sessions​

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During your two ocean dives, you’ll build confidence and skill as the light fades:

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• Start with a dusk dive to adapt to reduced visibility

• Progress to a full night dive, using your torch and compass

• Experience bioluminescent plankton in blackout scenarios

• Practice lost buddy procedures and underwater communication

• Strengthen your buoyancy and navigation in challenging conditions

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These dives are designed to be both adventurous and safe, helping you stay calm and in control while exploring the nocturnal marine world.

By the End of the Course

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You’ll have:

• Gained the confidence to dive in dark or limited visibility water

• Learned to plan and execute safe night dives

• Expanded your skills as a diver beyond daylight diving

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You’ll also understand the value of specialised night-diving equipment, like a high-quality torch, to enhance safety and enjoyment.

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After this course, you’ll see the ocean in a completely new light — quite literally!

Terms & Conditions​

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Our Guarantee and Commitment to You: 

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• Minimum age 12 years 

• Comprehensive Training: We are committed to providing you with all the necessary information and training to ensure you complete the course safely and to a high standard. 

• Qualified Professionals: Our scuba instructors are carefully selected for their professionalism and expertise in teaching scuba diving. 

• Weather-Related Rescheduling: In the event of unfavourable weather conditions that hinder the completion of your course, we offer the option to reschedule based on our course schedule and availability.  

• Your Commitment to Us: 

• Medical Statement: Please carefully review the medical statement. If you answer 'YES' to any of the questions, we require your doctor's consent affirming your fitness to dive. We cannot provide dive training without this consent. This check must be completed before enrolling in the course, as your deposit covers your Online Theory and certification fees and is non-refundable. 

• Deposit Validity: Your deposit remains valid until the 1st of May for the respective season you've booked. 

• Re-booking Fee: If you need to reschedule your course with less than one week's notice, a NZ$200 re-booking charge will apply. 

• Course Non-Completion: In cases where a student cannot complete the course, the course cost is non-refundable, and a $200 re-booking charge will be incurred for enrolling in another course. If additional sessions are necessary for course completion, these extra sessions will be subject to additional fees based on the nature and extent of the additional training required. 

• Safety Guidelines: For your safety during training, the excessive consumption of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited. Timely arrival at the designated course times is mandatory. 

• Equipment Purchase Consideration: We strongly recommend seeking guidance from our instructors before purchasing your equipment to prevent costly disappointments.