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Courses > Specaility Course > Underwater Navigator Course

Why PADI Underwater Navigator?

When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater

Underwater Navigator  Course

What do I need to start?

  • PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Minimum age: 10 years old

What will I do?

During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.

How long will it take?

  • Recommended Course Hours: 12
  • Minimum Open Water Training:three dives over one day

What will I need

  • Nav-Pak, which includes Nav-Finder, manual, video and log insert

Where can I go from here?

Your Adventures In Diving Navigation Adventure Dive may count toward your Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty also counts toward your Master Scuba Diver certification. To polish your navigation, stop by your local PADI Dive Center or Resort to sign up.

Underwater Navigator  Course