Mission Statement
Tired of feeling lost beneath the waves? Ready to lead the dive instead of just following? The Underwater Navigation Specialty Course is your gateway to mastering underwater direction and becoming a truly self-reliant diver.
In this exciting course, you’ll learn how to confidently find your way using natural cues and a compass, estimate distances underwater, return to exit points with ease, and create dive plans like a pro. Whether you’re exploring a coral reef, a shipwreck, or a lake bottom, you’ll navigate like you’ve been there before.
Can Open Water Divers navigate a dive? Yes, but proper training will make your next dive more enjoyable. You’ll learn how to navigate to where the most interesting creatures hang out, safely find interesting wrecks and topography and return safely to the exit point.
Practice underwater navigation and learn how to find entry and exit points. Your instructor will share night diving tips, communicate teach you how to stay in contact with your buddy, and avoid disorientation.
The Navigation Specialty Course comprises 2 open water dives, typically conducted over 1–2 days. In this course, you will learn how to confidently find your way underwater using both natural cues and compass techniques, while enhancing your overall awareness and dive planning abilities.
During the course you will learn:
Underwater navigation methods using a compass and natural references
Distance estimation techniques
Basic and advanced compass patterns, including reciprocal and square navigation
Navigational strategies for various dive environments
Buddy team positioning and communication during navigation
Creating and following a dive map or navigation plan
Problem-solving when you become disoriented underwater
This course helps you become a more self-reliant diver, improving your confidence and precision beneath the surface.
General Inclusions on Academy Expeditions:
• Scuba Diving Experiences
• PADI Continued Education & Full Course Certificate Completion
• Conservation/Ecology projects (where applicable)
• Completed diver paperwork and pre-dive administration
• Personal Dive Instructor
• Personal 24-hour UK and Overseas Dive Centre Support
• Sunken Dreams Member(s) of Staff
• Academy Membership Renewal
• Academy Expedition My Classroom Group Forum
• Overseas Transportation & Designated Local Transfers
• Nature/Marine Park Entry Fees
• Twin Share Accommodation
• *3 meals, water & soft drinks per day (*only school/youth groups)
• On site entertainment
• Island Tours, Local Heritage Visits
General Exclusions from the Academy Expedition Package:
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Relevant Vaccinations
• Passport applications or renewals
• Restaurant/Dining/Snacks
• Transfers to Airport
• Supporting documents that might be required by non-EU nationals
• European or Global Health Insurance Card
• Costs for medications whilst on expedition
Optional package extras on Academy Expeditions:
• Basic Scuba Equipment Rental
• Dive & Trave Essentials Kit
• Optional PADI/SSI Specialty & Recreational Courses
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Academy Expedition Clothing
• Sunken Dreams Expedition Handbook Guide
• Expedition Photo & Video Experience Albums
For more information pleases see our Answers to Your Questions section.
Membership Extension:
- By completing this programme, divers will receive an automatic registration or extension to their membership programme.

Purchase personalized Course and Expedition photos, prints and memorabilia from the Sunken Dreams Photography e-Shop.



