The Underwater Diver Specialty Certification provides one of the 5 specialties you need to achieve the coveted Master Diver Rating.

Here is how it works:

PART  1: ​REGISTER FOR YOUR PADI UNDERWATER NAVIGATION  ELEARNING CLASS - $99*
Complete the comprehensive elearning course at your own pace - online or offline.

Time commitment: 4-6 hours

​*If you purchased your eLearning directly from PADI you only need to purchase PART II - PADI UNDERWATER NAVIGATION Practical Training.

eLearning purchased directly from PADI may be more expensive. 

PART II: PADI UNDERWATER NAVIGATION PRACTICAL TRAINING - $199
- Knowledge Review with your Instructor
- Three Training Dives with your Instructor
- PADI Certification Processing Fee
- Issuing your Underwater Navigation Certification eCard
- Lots of Fun

Use the drop down to select one, two, or all three components and get started today.

You can also call us at (919) 341-2787 to sign up

PADI Underwater Navigation

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.


What You Will Learn

You’ll learn the tools of the trade, including navigation using natural clues and by following compass headings. During three scuba dives, you’ll practice:

- Methods to estimate distance underwater.
- Compass navigation while making at least five turns.
- Marking or relocating a submerged object or position from the surface.
- Underwater map making.

Required Gear:

The following personal gear is required for your Navigation class dives.

- Wreck Reel

- Primary Flash light

- Compass


We typlcaly offer the Underwater Navigation at Fantasy Lake Scuba Park.
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