Course overview

Master underwater orientation with the SSI Navigation specialty on Ambergris Caye, combining compass and natural techniques on the Belize Barrier Reef. The clear, sheltered water off San Pedro is perfect for learning to navigate confidently and return accurately to your entry point.

What you’ll learn

• Use a compass for accurate headings
• Navigate naturally with reef contours and light
• Measure distance by kick cycles and timing
• Execute reciprocal and pattern navigation
• Relocate objects and mark sites underwater
• Plan and lead a navigated dive

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 10
• SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Basic buoyancy control
• Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

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

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Navigation dives

   Digital theory and dives practising compass work, distance estimation, patterns and natural navigation in the clear water inside the reef off San Pedro.

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