PADI Night Diver in Perhentian — Price, Duration & Booking

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

Course overview

The PADI Night Diver specialty on the Perhentian Islands reveals the reef after dark, when octopus, moray eels, hunting lionfish and bioluminescence transform familiar sites. Over three guided night dives in the calm bays off Long Beach you learn light handling, night navigation and how to communicate and stay oriented in the dark.

What you’ll learn

Plan and conduct night dives safely
Use primary and backup torches and light signals
Navigate and maintain orientation in the dark
Communicate with your buddy using light
Identify and observe nocturnal marine life

Prerequisites

Minimum age 12
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
Comfort with basic buoyancy and navigation
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

Night diving knowledge development
Three open-water night dives at sheltered local sites
Light-handling and signalling practice
Night navigation and orientation exercises
Buddy-contact and entry/exit procedures after dark
PADI Night Diver specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The PADI Night Diver pathway

PADI Night Diver is a recreational specialty that counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating. It is commonly combined with other specialties to build experience after Open Water certification.

Where you'll dive in Perhentian

Night dives use sheltered reef sites in the bays off Long Beach and Coral Bay, where calm conditions during the March-to-October season make ideal first night dives to spot octopus, moray eels and other nocturnal life.

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Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory and night dives

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many night dives are included?

The PADI Night Diver specialty includes three open-water night dives plus the knowledge development.

What might I see on a Perhentian night dive?

Night brings out octopus, moray eels, hunting lionfish, crustaceans and at times bioluminescence in the water column.

What certification do I need first?

PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior Open Water) or an equivalent certification is required.

Is night diving safe for a relative beginner?

Yes, with proper briefing and a guide; sheltered Perhentian sites make for calm, controlled first night dives.

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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