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Night Diving Specialty in Trincomalee

2 daysto 18 mAge 12+

From$195USD

About this course

The reef at night is a different place. Parrotfish wrap themselves in mucus cocoons. Moray eels leave their holes to hunt. Octopus move across the sandy patches. Kill your torch and wave your hand through the water; bioluminescent plankton light up every movement in blue-green flashes.

What you'll learn

  • Torch handling and signalling techniques in low visibility
  • Underwater navigation at night
  • Marine life behaviour changes between day and night
  • Buoyancy management when you can't see the bottom clearly
  • Managing the psychological challenge of limited visibility

What's included

  • PADI Night Diver Specialty certification
  • All scuba equipment
  • Dive torch and backup light
  • 3 night training dives
  • Boat transfers

Requirements

Must hold PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). Min age 12.

Questions about the Night Diving Specialty course

Is night diving scary?

A bit, in a good way. The first time you turn off your torch and let your eyes adjust, you'll see bioluminescence: plankton lighting up every movement in the water. It's genuinely one of the stranger, more magical things you can experience. Once you've done a few minutes in the dark, the nerves settle and the curiosity takes over.

Do the dive sites look different at night?

Completely different. Creatures that hide during the day come out at night: crabs, lobsters, octopus, sleeping parrotfish in their mucus cocoons. Predators become more active. The reef looks different too. Torch-lit colours pop in a way that daylight and blue water don't allow.

What our divers say on Google

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Two wonderful family dives. It was my daughter's first time underwater, but thanks to the instructor's support, she managed without any problems. We recommend the Diving Club for its professionalism and excellent dive masters…

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Paulina Och

Local Guide · July 2026

Translated from Polish

Incredible experience! We saw hundreds of veil jellyfish (which don't sting), turtles, squid, and tons of fish 🐠 The guide was so kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. He was so thoughtful and looked after us. Thank you everyone, it was a wonderful experience ❤️

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Mélïa El Afghani

August 2026

Translated from French

He flipadoooo! Anu and Kethee the best Diving màsters!!! Super good experience! I touched a turtle and saw a lot of fishes with professionalism and kindness!!! I fully recommend it!!!

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Blanca FRANSITORRA

August 2026

They took us to three different snorkeling spots, and we saw turtles, moray eels, and a wide variety of fish and coral. Spectacular!

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Lidia Merino

August 2026

Translated from Spanish

Incredible experience! We saw a variety of fish in different spots. The guide was very kind, attentive, and caring. I highly recommend it. P.S.: They even lent us a GoPro for free!

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Leila Lebban

August 2026

Translated from French

Friendly and very safe! Wonder recommend to all levels. The sea was so beautiful and full of life. The staff is very cool and welcoming. We felt at home and so will you.

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Jason Badger

July 2026

Great experience, saw so many dolphins on the trip and the boat driver was great with finding a good area without too many other boats

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Aanya Patel

August 2026

Went for a jet ski experience for 30mins. Gave good instructions and was a memorable experience. People watching beware they may splash you😂

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Dionysus Christyselvarajah

August 2026

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