Never surface wondering where the boat went. The Underwater Navigation specialty teaches you compass skills, natural orientation and dive planning across 2 practical dives in Malta’s clear, easy-reference waters.
SSI
240
€
PADI
290
€
SSI / PADI CERTIFICATION
Enhance your underwater orientation and gain real autonomy on every dive with the Underwater Navigation course in Malta.
During this specialty, you’ll work on orientation techniques with a compass and natural references, learning to plan and execute routes with precision and an exact return to the starting point. A key training to increase your safety, independence, and control as a diver.
The Underwater Navigation course is one of our diving specialties for certified divers (minimum Open Water) who want to improve orientation and gain real autonomy.
The training focuses on the use of the underwater compass and the interpretation of natural references to plan routes, maintain directional control, and return precisely to the starting point. Upon completion, you will obtain the official Navigation Specialty Diver certification.
During the 2 practical dives, you will apply orientation techniques with compass and natural navigation: precision, directional control and the base of the Search and Recovery specialty.
You will learn to set courses, maintain constant directions, and execute navigation patterns (squares and triangles) with a precise return to the starting point.
You will develop the ability to use relief, light, currents and structures as reference points to keep your location, pushed further in night diving.
You will control finning, consumption and time to estimate distances traveled, plan routes, or cover them faster with a scooter DPV.
You will apply pre-planning protocols, active navigation during the dive, and verification of the return, increasing your autonomy and safety.
Master your underwater orientation and navigate with precision and control on every dive
SCUBA MALTA
St Julian's
SCUBA MALTA
St Paul's Bay
Scuba Malta has two dive centers in Malta — one in St. Julian’s and one in St. Paul’s Bay — both strategically positioned for quick access to Malta’s best diving spots.
Absolutely amazing experience with Scuba Malta St Paul! The whole team was incredibly professional, friendly and attentive, making everything feel safe, easy and enjoyable from start to finish. A special mention to Enol, who was fantastic! He was very patient, knowledgeable and made us feel completely comfortable thro…
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Excellent diving center! Very professional, well organized, and with an amazing team. Everything was handled to a very high standard, including the new and comfortable vehicles. The experience was interesting, fun, and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended!
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Had an amazing dive with this center! Excepcional technical knowledge. Highly recomiended!!!
I had a fantastic time at Scuba Malta. I first completed my Advanced Open Water Diver course and then spent three more days doing various dives. The trips to Gozo and Comino were particularly breathtaking with the Wracks and caves there. Everything was well organized and explained, and the equipment was in good conditi…
We had an unforgettable experience with Scuba Malta! We arrived from our cruise ship and took a short taxi ride to their dive center. From the beginning, the communication and organization made us feel comfortable and well prepared. They had all of our dive gear ready to go, and the boat was waiting for us. Since our …
A friend and I just recently completed our Open Water Diver course with Elissa. We couldn't have had a better instructor, and it felt like she knew the places inside out despite having only been in Malta a short time. We settled into diving very quickly thanks to Elissa's calmness and patience, and quickly but thoroug…
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Upon completing the training, you’ll earn the official Navigation Specialty Diver certification – a globally recognized badge of honor in the diving world.
Yes. To access it, you must hold an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent. This specialty is designed for certified divers who want to improve their navigation skills and gain greater autonomy underwater.
The course includes 2 mind-blowing practical dives in the open sea. Get ready to put compass navigation and natural orientation skills to the ultimate test!
No way! You’ll learn everything from scratch. We’ll drill you on how to use the underwater compass like a pro and weave it seamlessly into your dive planning.
Minimum age is 10 years old – that’s the official rule of the game.
Absolutely! We keep groups tiny – max 4 divers – so you get laser-focused attention and stay super safe during every dive.
Because it’s a total game-changer! You’ll become a self-reliant, safe, and planning ninja underwater. Navigate with pinpoint accuracy and always find your way back to the exit – like a boss.
