Divers venture into the ocean to satisfy an immense curiosity.
For decades, they have been exploring the unknown,
like architects, drawing one adventure map of the underwater world after another.
Why do local dive guides always know the underwater paths?
How can they find their way back even in low visibility?
Dots connect to lines, and lines form surfaces.
In our minds, we all carry our unique dive site maps.
Divers seeking hidden treasures.
Divers who want to lead the way ahead.
Divers aiming to become dive guides.
Navigation skills are a professional diving ability.
This course is designed to teach you underwater navigation techniques.
Even when the underwater environment is altered, you can correct deviations.
And most importantly, find the correct path back to the surface.
| Minimum age requirement | 10 years old (Under 18 requires a guardian's signature) |
| Maximum age requirement | None |
| Diving experience | Must hold an SSI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent level certification. |
Before participating in diving activities, a health declaration form must be completed.
As long as you meet the health conditions outlined in the form, you can join this activity.
If any item on the form is marked as "yes," you may consult your doctor.
With a signed consent form, you can still participate!
| Five units of navigation theory. | ❶ Natural navigation. ❷ Your compass and how to use it for navigation. ❸ Combining natural navigation with compass navigation. ❹ Situations requiring special navigation techniques. ❺ Navigation exercises. Upon registration, you will be provided access to online materials. You can preview the course on your phone, tablet, or computer in advance. |
| Two open water navigation training dives. | Instructors will select suitable dive sites based on the season to complete these navigation exercises. During practice, don't forget the adorable fish and stunning coral around you. |
| Course Fee | NT6,800/person |
| Includes | Full set of diving equipment for the course duration Instructor training fees Water activity insurance Online course materials International certification fees |
| Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
| Start Date | No fixed schedule, feel free to message us to arrange a suitable date |
| Course Duration | 5-10 hours, recommended to be completed in one day |
Students can enjoy special discounts at Peninsula B&B during the course.
That's a great question! Well, it depends on your definition of treasure. When you venture into the unknown, you'll find surprises everywhere. You might discover creatures that no one has ever seen before, or you might just pass through a barren sandy area. The underwater environments we're familiar with have all been explored by divers. Most importantly, satisfying the explorer within yourself is the most valuable treasure in this navigation process.
Let's start by establishing a basic concept: when learning underwater navigation, beginners should primarily focus on direction and depth. Subsequently, they can use relatively stationary objects as landmarks. To be precise, relying on a single organism as a point of reference is not feasible, as the underwater environment is constantly changing. Don't get hung up on trying to remember specific details! Every diver familiar with local dive sites has developed their own environmental map through
When learning underwater navigation, the most important thing is to always trust your compass! Relying solely on your senses underwater can be misleading. If you get lost, stop, take a breath, think calmly, check your direction, and swim back towards your entry point. If you still can't find your way, you can always surface to check the shoreline and re-orient yourself before diving back down. We often say that once you've been lost once, you'll remember the way back home. Relax!
Yes! As long as your certification agency meets the standards of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), your certification is valid internationally. Therefore, you can choose the specialty courses you want to take at your current diving level!
SSI and PADI are both internationally recognized diving systems. Both systems adhere to the standards of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), so whether you take course with SSI or PADI, the certification you receive will be equally valid worldwide. For beginners, choosing a good dive shop and instructor to guide you is more important than selecting between the two systems.
A good diving system should not only have sufficient international recognition but also consistently update its training standards and materials. It should offer diverse advanced education options for divers to continually improve their skills and knowledge. Whether it's scuba diving, freediving, or mermaiding, SSI is considered by the Peninsula Hain coaching team to be a dedicated and comprehensive international diving education system. 
