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2301 Central Expy #140

Plano, TX 75075

(972) 423-3483​

info@scubaplano.com

Mon-Fri: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Dreaming of diving at night but unsure how to safely explore in the dark? The SDI Night/Limited Visibility Diver Course solves that problem by teaching you the skills and building your confidence to navigate and enjoy underwater environments after the sun sets.

Night diving unlocks a completely different underwater world, revealing vibrant nocturnal marine life and stunning bioluminescent displays that you won’t see during the day. This course equips you to handle the unique challenges of night diving, ensuring you stay safe and oriented while discovering the magic that comes alive in the dark.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to plan and execute night and limited visibility dives with confidence.
  • Proper use of dive lights and equipment for enhanced visibility and navigation.
  • Techniques to maintain orientation, communicate with your buddy, and avoid disorientation.
  • Skills to safely handle challenges like low visibility or a lost buddy scenario.

By the end of this course, you’ll no longer have to wonder what it’s like to dive at night—you’ll be ready to experience it. Whether you’re exploring a favorite dive site under the stars, marveling at bioluminescence, or tackling low visibility in lakes or rivers, this course gives you the tools to safely embrace the adventure.

Don’t let darkness hold you back—start your night diving journey today and discover a new side of the underwater world!

SDI Night Limited Viz

Course prerequisites

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SDI Night/Limited Visibility Diver Course?

This course trains divers to safely and confidently dive in low-light or low-visibility conditions, such as at night or in murky water. You’ll learn the skills needed to navigate, communicate, and handle challenges unique to these environments.

Do I need to be a certified diver to take this course?

Yes, you need to be an Open Water Diver or equivalent to enroll in the Night/Limited Visibility Diver Course.

What equipment do I need for night or limited visibility dives?

You’ll need a primary dive light, a backup light, and a marker light or glow stick for visibility. Your instructor will guide you on the best options for your dives.

What skills will I learn in this course?

You’ll learn dive planning, proper use of lights, techniques for maintaining orientation, effective communication with a buddy, and how to handle challenges like disorientation or a lost buddy.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course typically includes two dives and can be completed in a single day or evening, depending on your pace and schedule.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

While it’s designed for certified divers with basic skills, the course builds on those skills and is an excellent choice for divers looking to expand their experience in new conditions. This course is also available as part of a bundle, allowing you to save money while enhancing your diving skills across multiple specialties.

What are the benefits of night or limited visibility diving?

Night diving allows you to see marine life behaviors not visible during the day, while limited visibility training prepares you for safe diving in lakes, rivers, or cloudy water. Both add versatility and excitement to your diving adventures.

Will I need a specific type of dive light?

Yes, a primary dive light with strong brightness is essential, along with a backup light. Your instructor can recommend suitable lights based on your diving environment.

What happens if I get disoriented during a night or limited visibility dive?

This course teaches you techniques to reorient yourself, such as compass use, recognizing natural navigation cues, and communicating effectively with your buddy to safely handle such situations.

Will this certification allow me to dive at night or in low visibility anywhere?

Yes, the SDI Night/Limited Visibility certification is internationally recognized, giving you the skills and confidence to dive in similar conditions worldwide.

How do I take this course?


Customer Reviews

Scuba Adventures

Customer Reviews

John Worthen July - 2020

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I can’t recommend this place enough. After moving to the area, I read a lot of reviews and emailed several dive shops before going with Scuba Adventures. I choose them because they were the most responsive and helpful. The owners seem to not only be great divers but have business backgrounds. This is the most focus on customer service I have seen in a dive shop. Good inventory with all of the brands I could ask for. On point with their pricing. If you do find a better price they will work with you.

I ended up taking the Rescue Diver course and had a blast! I just got back from a dive trip with them at Lake Travis, very enjoyable. They also have one of the only indoor pools (18 ft.) in the area.

At Scuba ranch they have a big spot that is one of the easiest to get to and a nice pavilion for training. They are right next to the air refill station, which I love! Family and friends are welcome at the ranch. Good community there on weekends and you'll most likely find a dive buddy for a fun dive.

Maddie Womack August - 2020

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Scuba Adventures and their staff are beyond amazing! Their Plano store has a very wide selection of equipment and the pool is 18ft deep! Their Scuba Ranch location is amazing and still growing, with plenty of room and seating. I’m a fairly new diver and all the instructors do an amazing job of making me feel safe and secure deep underwater. Their staff is always very helpful and I can’t wait to continue my diving knowledge and certificates with them.

Jason Domenden March - 2020

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Found a great diving shop for all my gear. Been living here in texas for awhile and this shop has just what I needed. Really recommend scuba adventure for all your gear.

Emily Winnenberg March - 2020

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Went in last week to pick out goggles for an upcoming trip— loved the selection of masks they had available! Ended up picking out a hot pink pair to shamelessly match the other accessories I’d picked out.

Matt K March - 2020

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The new owners are the greatest! Their positive approach towards people and the sport of diving are huge part of the reason I love the sport. When they told me they were going to open a dive shop; I knew without a doubt I was going to be their customer. I have taken several dive adventures with them and other scuba diving misfits, and plan on taking many more.

Martin Garvie February - 2020

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Decided to revisit this shop since it is under new management. Already impressed with the facility improvements - by far the best training pool I have seen. Looking forward to the roll out of the full training curriculum - will be able to go from open water certified through all kinds of technical specialties. Good dive gear selection. Owners really have a great vision for promoting scuba diving and ocean adventures.

Don Champlin July - 2020

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This is the shop with the most experienced and competent personnel in the metroplex. Their commitment to safe, enjoyable and professional instruction is obvious from the first time you enter the store and meet the staff and owners. I have dove with most of them over the years and know first hand the love of diving they have and now share with the community as the new team. They are knowledgeable and up to date with the latest dive info. Don't miss a chance to dive with them.

Julie L February - 2020

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In January 2020, Scuba Adventures was purchased by divers that were affiliated with a different scuba store. These same divers taught me to dive, and got me to fall in love with scuba diving (despite me being pretty scared to start). I trust them, enough that I opted to take a trip with them to Cozumel for diving in 2019. It was one of the best trips of my life, and now I'm already signed up for their Costa Rica dive trip in 2020 with Scuba Adventures. I haven't visited the shop yet, but I can 100% vouch for the new owners--they are knowledgeable divers, good people, and all around amazing.

Jeremiah Perez May - 2020

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Owners and staff are professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Allowed me to try backplate and wing set up in the pool. They did not pressure me to buy anything, but gave great information on products and financing options. All in all great staff and would recommend them to anyone!!!

Eric Coulombe August - 2020

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Great customer service, from the owners to the employees. Very knowledgeable about everything and anything pertaining to scuba diving. The instructors are highly educated and experienced in scuba diving. They put you through real life scenarios, so you know and understand what to do in the event something happens while you are under water. My family and I learned a lot about scuba diving in a very short amount of time. We will definitely keep taking additional courses with Scuba Adventures as we progress. We definitely reccomend Scuba Adventures to anyone wanting to learn and get scuba diving certified.
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