SSI Night Diver in Fujairah - Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

The SSI Night Diving specialty shows Fujairah's reefs after sunset, when the underwater world changes. Diving sites like Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island by torchlight, you learn light handling, night navigation and how to find octopus, lobster and other nocturnal creatures that stay hidden during the day.

What you’ll learn

Plan and execute dives safely in darkness
Handle dive lights and use light signals
Navigate at night with compass and references
Maintain orientation and buddy contact in low light
Spot nocturnal marine life such as octopus and lobster

Prerequisites

Minimum age 12
SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
Comfort with basic buoyancy and navigation

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Night Diving digital academics
Two or more open-water night dives
Light handling and signalling practice
Night navigation and buddy procedures
SSI Night Diving specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Night Diver pathway

SSI Night Diving is a recognised specialty delivered digitally and counts toward SSI Specialty Diver and Master Diver recognition.

Where you'll dive in Fujairah

Night dives use familiar Fujairah reefs such as Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island, where calm, shallow conditions and easy shore access make after-dark diving comfortable 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

Cover the SSI digital night theory, then complete night dives practising light signalling, navigation and nocturnal life-spotting at Dibba Rock and Snoopy Island.

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Frequently asked questions

How many night dives are included?

A minimum of two open-water night dives alongside the digital academics.

Do I need experience to night dive?

You need an Open Water rating. The course then teaches the lights, signalling and navigation skills for safe night diving.

What marine life is active at night?

Octopus, lobster, hunting lionfish and other nocturnal creatures emerge once the sun goes down.

Where are SSI night dives 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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