diff --git a/qt-ui/globe.cpp b/qt-ui/globe.cpp
index c21417990..91d88345b 100644
--- a/qt-ui/globe.cpp
+++ b/qt-ui/globe.cpp
@@ -216,8 +216,7 @@ void GlobeGPS::repopulateLabels()
 void GlobeGPS::reload()
 {
 	editingDiveLocation = false;
-	if (messageWidget->isVisible())
-		messageWidget->hide();
+	messageWidget->hide();
 	repopulateLabels();
 }