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Navigate the Ocean with Absolute Confidence
Ever wondered how dive guides effortlessly find their way back to the boat or shore? Stop guessing and start leading. Our Underwater Navigation course equips you with the vital skills to map your dives, read the ocean, and always find your way home. 🧭
What You Will Master
- Natural Navigation: Learn to read sand ripples, reef formations, and light patterns to guide your journey. 🌊
- Compass Precision: Master the art of using an underwater compass for perfect patterns and return routes.
- Dive Planning & Estimation: Accurately estimate distance and depth to manage your dive time safely. ⏱️
- Enhanced Buddy Communication: Lead your dive buddy with clear direction and absolute peace of mind.
Simple Booking Process
Securing your spot is quick and easy:
- Select your preferred date and number of participants.
- Choose any optional extras to customise your experience.
- Enter your details and any promotional codes or gift cards.
- Review your booking and secure your spot instantly!
Once booked, you will receive a comprehensive confirmation email with all the details you need for your upcoming adventure.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Equipment Requirements
The required accessories for each course are needed before the start of each course. This equipment is listed on the Scuba World website.
If you don’t have the required equipment you’ll have to transfer to another date or cancel your course.
Transferring to Another Date
If a medical is provided you will incur a $10 administration fee.
If a medical is NOT provided the following occurs:
- 4 weeks out from the start of your course date: You’ll incur a $50 fee.
- Within 2 to 4 weeks from the start of your course date: You’ll incur a $150 fee.
- Within 2 weeks from the start of your course date: You’ll forfeit all monies paid for your course.
Cancelling Prior to Course Commencement
Strictly no refunds are possible once payment has been made. You’ll forfeit all money.
Cancelling During the Course
Strictly no refunds are possible once payment has been made. A store credit will be provided for any unused services. This will be calculated on a case by case basis by the manager.
Minimum Numbers
A minimum of two people are required to start a course. If we haven’t got minimum numbers seven days before the course starts we will notify you. You’ll have the choice to:
- Pay the difference to receive one on one personal tuition.
- Move to the next available course.
- Receive a credit to be used on goods and or services at Scuba World.
Additional Training
Enrolling in a course doesn’t guarantee a certification. You’ll be required to pass all the skills in the course. This will be determined by your Instructor. You may be charged additional fees to gain your certification.
If you can’t complete all the skills required in the pool you’ll be required to complete a make-up session in our on-site pool. This will be charged at $30/hour (normally $90/hour).
Ocean Dives
The ocean training component of your course is weather dependent (and may be cancelled). Please be aware that you may not finish the programme on the scheduled days. Back-up ocean training dates have been scheduled in the event of cancelled training. Check with Scuba World for exact dates.
Additional ‘Make Up’ Dives
Make up dives may be required for the following reasons:
- If you get sea sick while on our boat.
- You’re unable to clear your ears.
- You’re unable to complete the ocean dives due to unexpected commitment/s.
N.B. Each make up dive will be charged at $50. Make up dives will be scheduled to be completed in the next available course.
Course Completion
Your course must be completed within six months of sign up (excludes any special promotions with conditions specified). If not you’ll have to start a new course and pay the full price.
Complaints
If you have a complaint, make the manager aware of this on the day so the issue can be resolved promptly.
