SSI Night Diver in Perhentian - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Night Diver in Perhentian
Price: 14300 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

SSI Night Diving on the Perhentian Islands shows you the reef after sunset, when octopus, moray eels and lionfish come out to hunt. Across guided night dives in the sheltered bays off Long Beach you learn light handling, after-dark navigation and how to stay oriented and connected with your buddy in the dark.

What you’ll learn

Plan and carry out safe night dives
Handle primary and backup torches and use light signals
Navigate and keep orientation after dark
Maintain buddy contact using lights
Spot and identify nocturnal marine life

Prerequisites

Minimum age 12
SSI Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
Basic buoyancy and navigation comfort
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

Night Diving digital knowledge sections
Open-water night dives at sheltered local sites
Light-handling and signalling practice
Night navigation and orientation exercises
After-dark entry, exit 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 recreational specialty delivered through SSI's digital platform and counts toward higher SSI recognition ratings such as Master Diver.

Where you'll dive in Perhentian

Night dives run on sheltered reef sites in the bays off Long Beach and Coral Bay, where the calm March-to-October conditions make for relaxed first night dives among octopus, moray eels and other after-dark life.

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Getting there

Fly into Kota Bharu (KBR) · 5-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

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Theory and night dives

Digital night-diving theory and briefing, then guided night dives off Long Beach practising lights, signals and orientation, ending in certification.

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Frequently asked questions

How many night dives does the SSI course include?

It typically includes two or more open-water night dives alongside the digital knowledge sections.

What can I expect to see at night?

Night dives often reveal octopus, moray eels, hunting lionfish, crustaceans and sometimes bioluminescence.

What certification do I need first?

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

Why try night diving on the Perhentians?

Sheltered, calm bays make good, low-stress sites for your first dives after dark.

When is the best time to dive Perhentian?

Peak season is Mar–Oct, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Feb, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

5-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹16K-24K.

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