Quick Details
3 Training Night Dives
$ 599
eLearning Course
$ 138
Private Course Upgrade
$ 300
BCD, Regulator, and Wetsuit rentals are available for an extra $180
(Fins, Masks, and Snorkel are not provided and must be purchased in advance)
About the Course
Night diving is an exhilarating way to experience Hilo’s reefs. After sunset, the underwater world transforms—revealing creatures and behaviors you can’t see during the day. The PADI Night Diver Specialty Course gives you the skills and confidence to safely explore the ocean after dark.
At night, you may encounter colorful nudibranchs, eels on the hunt, vibrant crabs, lobsters, and even octopus or squid. While sightings can’t be guaranteed, the chances in Hilo are high. This course helps you safely navigate, communicate, and fully enjoy this unique environment.
Course Breakdown
- eLearning: Complete a short online section before training (usually in one day).
- Training Dives: Learn and practice nighttime navigation, light handling, communication, and leading your own night dives.
Skills You’ll Build
- Safe nighttime navigation techniques
- Effective use of dive lights and communication in low visibility
- Understanding nocturnal marine life behavior
- Building confidence to plan and lead night dives
Must Review Before Purchase
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- Students must arrive 30 minutes in advance of course start time. Each student must be fully prepared (eLearning, PADI Medical and Liability paperwork, and student learning agreement completed). Failure to arrive without all necessary documentation will result in rescheduling to a private course at an additional $300.
- Students rescheduling less than 24hrs prior or mid course, will result in a $200 rescheduling fee for a group course or $300 for a private course.
- Certification courses are not refundable, if you are unable to complete the course within your stay, you have one year from the date of purchase to reschedule.
- Students who demonstrate the need for one on one instruction, per instructor recommendation, will be required to rebook to a private course at $300.
- The course minimum is 2 people, if you are the only person booked in a group course you will have the option to reschedule to another date or pay for a private course of an additional $300.
- Fins, mask, and snorkel that are suitable for diving are required prior to the first day of the course, please note, you will not be able to begin your course without them. We are happy to find the right fit for you and offer a 10% student discount for an entire package. Rescheduling fees will apply. If you need to purchase these items you must purchase them, at a minimum, the day before your course.
- The minimum participants needed for any recreational/specialty course is 2, if the minimum is not met for a certain course your options are upgrade to a private course or reschedule to an existing group course.
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- Relaxed one on one training with your instructor.
- Flexible dates and schedule, go at your own pace (slow/fast).
- Assistance with moving heavy SCUBA gear, students such as keiki ages 10-15 or older folks who may need assistance managing the weight of gear with ease.
- If you feel uneasy about doing a course in a group or uneasy about being in the water in general, we highly recommend doing a private course.