Course overview

Master finding your way underwater with the SSI Navigation specialty in Pondicherry, using the Bay of Bengal's reefs and submerged structures as practice grounds. Recognisable features and good east-coast visibility make compass and natural navigation click here.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • SSI Navigation digital materials
  • Compass and natural-reference theory
  • Navigation specialty dives
  • Pattern and reciprocal-course practice
  • Distance-estimation exercise
  • Repeat-to-mastery skill sessions
  • SSI digital Navigation certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Underwater Navigation pathway

SSI teaches Navigation with free digital materials and a performance-based, repeat-to-mastery model, finishing with a digital SSI specialty credential.

Where you'll dive in Pondicherry

SSI navigation dives use Pondicherry's reef sites between 6 and 18m, where ridges and artificial structures act as natural landmarks. The settled Oct-May season and 27-30C water provide the clear conditions that make navigation training effective.

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