PADI Night Diver in Fujairah - Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

The PADI Night Diver specialty opens up a different side of Fujairah's reefs after dark, when nocturnal creatures emerge. Diving familiar sites like Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island by torchlight, you learn night navigation, light signalling and how to spot octopus, lobster and hunting fish that hide by day.

What you’ll learn

Plan and conduct dives safely after dark
Use dive lights and communicate with light signals
Navigate at night using compass and reference points
Stay oriented and maintain buddy contact in low visibility
Identify nocturnal marine life such as octopus and lobster

Prerequisites

Minimum age 12
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent
Comfort with basic buoyancy and navigation

What's included · What's not

Included

Night Diver knowledge development
Three open-water night dives
Light handling and signalling exercises
Night navigation and buddy procedures
PADI Night Diver specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The PADI Night Diver pathway

PADI Night Diver is a recreational specialty that counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating, and one night dive can credit toward the Advanced Open Water course.

Where you'll dive in Fujairah

Night dives run on familiar Fujairah reefs such as Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island, where calm, shallow conditions and easy shore access make after-dark diving manageable through the October-to-May peak season.

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Getting there

Fly into Fujairah (FJR) · 3-4 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Night dives

Review night-diving theory, then complete three night dives practising light signalling, navigation and nocturnal marine-life spotting at Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island.

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Frequently asked questions

How many night dives does the course include?

The specialty includes three open-water night dives.

Is night diving safe for newer divers?

Yes, with proper training. The course teaches lights, signalling and navigation so you stay oriented and in contact with your buddy.

What will I see at night?

Nocturnal animals like octopus, lobster, hunting lionfish and sleeping reef fish that are rarely seen by day.

Where are night dives done in Fujairah?

On calm, accessible reefs such as Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island.

When is the best time to dive Fujairah?

Peak season is Jan–May, Oct–Dec, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Jun, Sep) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for UAE?

Visa on arrival. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

3-4 hours · one-way fares around ₹12K-22K.

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