Underwater Navigator

Fine-tune your underwater observation skills and learn to use your compass more accurately.

What you will learn

You’ll learn to use natural clues to navigate and also practice:

  • Methods to estimate distance underwater
  • Compass navigation while making multiple turns
  • Marking or relocating a submerged object or position from the surface Underwater map making

Equipment

Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and underwater slate.

Getting Started

PADI eLearning: Read and watch the video about underwater navigation, then interact with knowledge checks in preparation for your 3 underwater navigation dives with us.

Fine-tune your underwater observation skills and learn to use your compass more accurately.

Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you’re going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater.

If you like challenges with big rewards, take this course and have fun finding your way.

Requirements & Rates

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