Cavern Diver
The Course
The Cavern Diver course is designed to develop cavern diving skills within the daylight zone and to ensure that divers are capable of risk management in an overhead environment.
This course is taught in the premiere cavern diving destination of Tulum, Mexico by our partner Cave Diving Tulum.
Requirements
There are several requirements for this course:
- 18 years old (or 15 years with approval of guardian)
- 20 logged dives
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Intro to Tec certification or equivalent (in the equipment configuration to be used)
The Learning
The Cavern Course includes theory modules, land drills, confined open water skills, and overhead cavern dives with scenario-based training.
Pricing
$250 per day (min 3 days) plus certification fee.
Course tuition includes:
- 32% Nitrox Fills
- Entrance fees
- Refreshments
- Transportation to/from central Tulum town
Get Started
Get in touch with our partner at Cave Diving Tulum to discuss this course. They can also help arrange accommodation and airport transfers.
We recommend combining the Cavern Diver course with the Intro to Cave course.
The Gear
This course must be taken in backmounted doubles or sidemount configuration. A suitable primary light is required. For exposure protection a 5-7mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended.
The Next Step
Your Cavern Diver certification can be the first step in the journey to Intro to Cave and Full Cave Diver.