Who this course is for:

• The certified diver looking for a higher sense of direction and orientation while scuba diving

Course prerequisites:

• Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent

• Minimum age 18, 10 - 15 with private instruction

What you can expect to learn:

The Underwater Navigation Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

• The aquatic environment

  • Vision

  • Light

  • Sound

  • Tides

  • Currents

  • Waves

  • Surge

• Natural navigation

  • Bottom contours

  • Depth

  • Amount of light

  • Surge

  • Currents

  • Underwater objects

• Compass

  • Types

  • Analog

  • Digital

  • Features

• Compass use

• Estimating distance underwater

• Kick cycles

• Time

Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

• Equipment set up

• Dive planning

• Pre Dive checks

• Orientation

• Navigation

• Skills are generally done with more success if practiced on the surface from shore. Using the shore or descent line as a starting/reference point makes keeping track of students easier

• Practice compass use on the surface: out and back, in addition to square and triangle patterns

• Perform square pattern on the bottom

• Perform triangle pattern on the bottom

• Buddy contact

• Equipment disassembly

• Log all dives

What’s in it for you?

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:

• The diving activities approximate those of training

• The areas of activities approximate those of training

• Environmental conditions approximate those of training

*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in underwater navigation diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.

Underwater Navigation Diver minimum requirements:

• Satisfactorily complete the Underwater Navigation Diver tests

• Complete all open water requirements efficiently

• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

How to take this course:

• Sign up and receive your online code. Choose between SDI or PADI!

• Once you complete the online portion schedule the class, pool, or open water dives as required.

• Course Costs:

  • $138 (PADI) $139.95 (SDI) for eLearning & certification card once earned. 

  • $220 Tuition Fee - Dive Planning Session and 2 open water dives.

• Dive count is the minimum required amount of dives to successfully complete the course. 

• Not included are Rental Equipment and Trip Costs. Trip costs include transportation, lodging, boat fees, park fees, food and beverage, etc.

At The Deep Ocean Explore Store, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but our primary goal is to maintain the highest standard of training and safety for all students. Please carefully review our cancellation policy, as it is designed to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Booking & Payments

Classes must be paid in full prior to enrollment or participation. Digital training materials, once issued, are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Cancellations

General Cancellations:

• Up to 7 days before class start date: 50% of class fee can be refunded.
• Less than 48 hours before class start date: 25% of class fee can be refunded at staff discretion.

Rescheduling:

• Up to 7 days before class start date: Subject to a 50% tuition rescheduling fee.
• Less than 48 hours before class start date: Subject to a 75% tuition rescheduling fee at staff discretion.

Medical and Illness Policy

If you are unable to participate due to illness, including COVID-19 or other general health concerns, you may reschedule with a 50% rebooking fee. A medical waiver is required to reschedule without penalty. Failure to provide a completed and signed medical waiver before the start date of class will result in a 50% rebooking fee or loss of tuition.

Missed Classes

If you miss any scheduled class, we will work with you to arrange makeup sessions, subject to availability:

• Classroom/Zoom Session: $100/hour
• Pool Session: $100/hour
• Ocean Dives: $375/day (private 1-on-1)

This policy ensures fairness to all students and maintains the quality of our diving programs. By booking a class with The Deep Ocean Explore Store, you agree to adhere to these terms. For questions or clarification, please contact us at instruction@doermarine.com