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PADI Night Diver

Puerto Ricomoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be in good physical condition with prior diving experience and comfortable handling night dives.

Overview

Discover the magic of nighttime scuba diving off the coast of Puerto Rico with Blue Water Diving. Witness glowing marine life and serene ocean depths in this private, guided adventure that's perfect for certified divers seeking something extraordinary.

Scuba
Puerto Rico, Canarias

PADI Night Diver

€210 per Person | 3 Nights | Minimum age 12 (certfied divers)

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About This Adventure

Become a PADI Night Diver!


Rates

Per person (Ages 12+): €210 For certified divers


Duration

3 Nights


About

The underwater world changes as day creatures retire & nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, enroll in the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.

Description

The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 12 years old, can enroll in the Night Diver specialty course.

Academic Scuba diving at night teaches you to focus on what you can see in your light’s beam, on controlling your buoyancy by feel, on staying with your buddy and on paying attention to details you may overlook during the day. During three night dives, you’ll practice:

  • Light handling and communication techniques.
  • Entering, exiting and navigating in the dark.
  • Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night.

The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

Equipment Along with your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a primary dive light and want to have a backup light, too. Your PADI Instructor may suggest other equipment options, such as wearing more exposure protection to stay comfortable after dark.

Adventure Tips

Bring a reliable underwater torch

A powerful, waterproof flashlight is essential to see the vibrant nocturnal marine life clearly and navigate safely.

Check your equipment thoroughly

Ensure your diving gear, especially your wetsuit and regulators, are in top condition for a comfortable and safe night dive.

Maintain good buoyancy control

Controlling your buoyancy helps prevent stirring up sediment and disturbing marine habitats during the dive.

Plan your dive with experienced guides

Follow your dive instructor’s lead and stick to the pre-planned route to maximize safety and enjoyment.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Lobsters
  • Bioluminescent plankton

History

The waters around Puerto Rico have been a maritime hub for centuries, with local legends of pirates and explorers lurking beneath the surface.

Conservation

Blue Water Diving emphasizes sustainable practices by minimizing habitat disturbance and promoting marine protected areas.

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Recommended Gear

Underwater torch

Essential

A high-quality underwater torch is key to illuminating the surroundings and observing nocturnal marine life.

Wetsuit appropriate for season

Essential

A well-fitting wetsuit ensures warmth and comfort during the night dive, especially in cooler water months.

winter specific

Dive computer with night mode

Helps monitor depth and time, with night mode making readings easier to see in low-light conditions.

Surface marker buoy (SMB)

An SMB enhances safety by making your location visible to boats above during the night dive.