Underwater Navigator Diver
Be the diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you're going. The SDI Underwater Navigator course sharpens your observation skills and teaches you to use your compass with accuracy and confidence. If you enjoy challenges with big rewards, this specialty will make underwater navigation fun, practical, and reliable.
This is a two‑dive specialty conducted on one lake day. Open to certified divers ages 10 and up. To register, select a class from the list below. If you see the message “Availability: Contact us for booking information,” click here to contact us about scheduling your class.
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What You’ll Learn
The Underwater Navigator specialty teaches you how to confidently find your way using natural references, compass techniques, and structured navigation patterns. You will build precision, awareness, and the ability to return to key points reliably.
- Compass use and accurate heading control
- Natural navigation and environmental cues
- Estimating distance underwater
- Navigation patterns and square/triangle routes
- Returning to a designated point with accuracy
- Planning and executing navigation dives
Program Overview
This specialty includes eLearning, instructor‑led review, and two open water navigation dives conducted on a single lake day. You will practice compass skills, natural navigation, and structured patterns to build confidence and precision underwater.
Prerequisites: Certified diver; minimum age 10.
Required gear: Full scuba kit including mask, snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator set, gauges or computer, exposure protection, surface signaling devices, and a cutting tool. Compasses are required; rental or purchase options are available. Please see “What’s Included” for full gear details.
Gear packages and rental options are available. View continuing education gear options:
Continuing Education Diver Add On Options
Course Video
What Comes Next
Underwater Navigator pairs well with specialties such as Night and Limited Visibility Diver, Search and Recovery Diver, and Deep Diver. Many divers complete this course as part of their path toward the SDI Master Scuba Diver rating.
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