SSI Underwater Navigation in Tarkarli Malvan - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Underwater Navigation in Tarkarli Malvan
Price: 6000 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Sharpen your underwater navigation with the SSI Navigation specialty in Tarkarli-Malvan. Through MySSI theory and training dives in the calm, sheltered bay beside Sindhudurg Fort you learn compass use, natural navigation and distance estimation, building orientation skills for confident diving anywhere.

What you’ll learn

Navigate accurately with a compass
Use natural references to find your way
Estimate distance by kick cycles and time
Follow reciprocal headings and patterns
Mark and relocate underwater points of interest
Lead a navigation dive for a buddy team

Prerequisites

Minimum age 10 (Junior)
SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Navigation knowledge development via MySSI
Navigation-specialty training dives
Compass and natural-navigation practice
Distance-estimation exercises
Square, reciprocal and search-pattern drills
SSI Navigation specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Underwater Navigation pathway

SSI Navigation is a specialty delivered through MySSI that counts toward SSI recognition ratings such as Advanced Adventurer and Master Diver.

Where you'll dive in Tarkarli Malvan

Navigation dives use the sheltered, shallow bay off Tarkarli and Malvan, beside Sindhudurg Fort. The water is warm at 26-29C, and in the post-monsoon October-to-May season the Konkan coast stays calm and clear with good visibility, so it is easy to focus on compass work and reference points.

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Getting there

Fly into Goa (GOI) · 1-3 hours from India.

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Day-by-day itinerary

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Theory & navigation dives

Cover navigation principles via MySSI, then complete training dives practising compass headings, natural references and distance estimation in the calm Tarkarli bay near Sindhudurg Fort.

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Frequently asked questions

Why learn navigation?

Good navigation lets you find your way back to the boat or exit, lead dives and dive with more confidence in any conditions.

What do I need first?

SSI Open Water Diver or an equivalent entry-level certification.

How is it structured?

SSI delivers the theory through the MySSI app and the navigation skills over training dives in the calm bay.

When can I train?

During the October-to-May dry season, when Konkan-coast visibility is best.

When is the best time to dive Tarkarli Malvan?

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

Do Indians need a visa for India?

Domestic (no passport). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

1-3 hours · one-way fares around ₹6K-15K.

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