Facts and Training Standards

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater.

You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive.

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

We’ll hand you off to our expert partners at Impact Divers, a team of passionate ocean lovers and dive experts based in Simon’s Town, Cape Town.

Minimum Age for Participation

10

Training Prerequisites

• Open Water Diver certification

Academic Sessions

5

Open Water Dives

2

Maximum training Depth

30m / 100ft