SSI Underwater Navigation in Mauritius - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Underwater Navigation in Mauritius
Price: 11600 INR
Availability: InStock

Course overview

The SSI Navigation specialty builds confidence and independence on the clear reefs of Mauritius's west coast. Diving from Flic-en-Flac on sites such as Aquarium, you learn compass technique, natural navigation and distance estimation to find your way around a site and back to the exit point. SSI's digital theory means you can study before you dive.

What you’ll learn

Navigate precisely with a compass
Read natural features like reef lines, slopes and sand ripples
Estimate distance using kick cycles and time
Swim reciprocal headings and navigation patterns
Relocate a chosen point underwater
Plan and lead a navigated dive

Prerequisites

Minimum age 10 (Junior) or 15 for full certification
SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification
Basic buoyancy control
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Navigation digital theory
Navigation training dives
Compass and natural-reference exercises
Distance-estimation and pattern practice
SSI digital learning materials
SSI Navigation specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Underwater Navigation pathway

SSI Navigation is delivered digitally for pre-trip study and counts toward SSI Specialty Diver and Advanced Adventurer ratings. The certification is stored in the SSI app.

Where you'll dive in Mauritius

Aquarium and similar gently contoured west-coast reefs off Flic-en-Flac give clear natural reference points and reliable visibility in the November-to-April season, an excellent setting to learn navigation.

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Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Mauritius (MRU) · 6-7 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

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Theory and navigation dives

Complete the SSI digital theory, then practise compass and natural navigation across dives at a reef such as Aquarium, and certify.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I study the theory beforehand?

Yes. SSI delivers the navigation academics digitally, so you can complete them before arriving in Mauritius.

What certification do I need?

You need SSI Open Water Diver or an equivalent certification from another agency.

Does it count toward Advanced Adventurer?

Yes. The navigation specialty credits toward the SSI Advanced Adventurer and Specialty Diver ratings.

Where do the dives take place?

Contoured west-coast reefs like Aquarium off Flic-en-Flac provide ideal natural references for navigation training.

When is the best time to dive Mauritius?

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

Do Indians need a visa for Mauritius?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

6-7 hours · one-way fares around ₹28K-40K.

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