Night Diver

Night diving and limited visibility work are taught together in this specialty at Orca Diving. The course covers the specific skills needed for low-light and zero-visibility environments: torch use, buddy communication, navigation by feel and reference, and the adjusted safety protocols that apply after dark. Theory runs in the classroom at Club Nàutic de l'Escala before heading out on the Janity for evening sessions.

The Costa Brava's protected marine zones offer a different experience at night — the Medes Islands area and the l'Escala coastline have nocturnal marine activity that is simply not visible on daytime dives. The centre's accredited guides know the local sites and conditions and choose sites appropriate for night diving depending on the season and swell.

At 210€, Night and Limited Visibility sits just above Wreck Diving (200€) and below Deep Diving (230€) in the speciality price list. Small groups apply across all Orca Diving courses, which is especially relevant here — a large group at night with multiple torches creates its own visibility problems and night courses work significantly better in smaller numbers.

Cressi-Sub rental equipment is available including torches if needed, and cylinders are filled on the BAHUER compressor. Gear can be stored at the centre between the daytime briefing session and the evening dive.