Cavern Diver training in Mexico: Begin Cenote Exploration!
Embark on your underwater journey into cavern diving and become a Cavern Diver in Mexico, your initial incursion into the mesmerizing realm of overhead environment exploration in the Cenotes.
During your cavern diver training, you’ll acquire the essential dive skills to confidently navigate within caverns while maintaining proximity to natural daylight and a quick exit route. Discover the art of meticulous planning, adherence to vital procedures, and mastering cavern diving techniques. Uncover the potential risks creeping into these subterranean wonders and how to mitigate them effectively.
Enhance your cavern diving adventures, particularly in the captivating Cenotes of Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and its environs, with an elevated level of expertise and safety.
The TDI Cavern Diver Training is the foundation of the extensive Full Cave Diving. After training, you’ll be ready and confident to take the next step in your cave diving journey.
Certification as a cavern diver opens doors to enrich your diving experiences further. You might contemplate advancing your skills with the Intro to Cave Training or even pursuing the ultimate challenge of Full Cave training in Mexico.
How long does it take to become a cavern diver
- Minimum of 3 days
- Open water training
- Minimum 4 cavern dives
- Theory: minimum 6 hours
The times and duration for the Cavern Diver Training are given as an indication of the minimum required standards by the dive agency. It is important to note that when you engage in any technical diving, we expect not just the minimum but full proficiency in all aspects.
Cavern Diver’s Gear
- Open water dive gear configured for cavern diving
- Twinset (Intro to Tech Training)
- Sidemount
- Razor Side Mount
Choose your configuration and your gear wisely. Contact your instructor and follow their advice. There are many equipment options, but not all are equal. Some is more performant than others and will help you become a better diver, not only for cave diving but in general and for eventual future technical diving training.
Prerequisites to join the Cavern Diver Training
- Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
- Open Water Scuba Diver
- Proof of 25 logged dives
Cavern diver’s qualifications
- Daylight zone
- Penetration is limited to 1/3 of a single diving cylinder or 1/6th if using double cylinders
- 61 linear meters / 200 linear feet from the surface
- 40 meters / 130 feet maximum depth
- No decompression diving
- No restrictions
- Maintain a continuous guideline
- Qualified to enroll in Introductory Cave course
What will I learn to become a Cavern Diver?
- Policy for cavern diving
- Gas management procedures
- Psychological Considerations of Cavern Diving
- Equipment considerations
- Communication (light and hand signals, touch contact)
- Body posture/trim
- Buoyancy control
- GuideLine use (deploy, follow with eyes opened and closed)
- Propulsion and anti-silting techniques
- Physiology
- Cavern environment and conservation
- Problem-solving
- Emergency procedures (Air share, light failure…)
- Equipment failure
- Silting conditions
- Accident analysis
- Predive planning
Upon completing this cavern diver training, graduates may engage in Intro to Cave training.
During your Cave Diving Training in Mexico, you will master gas management, emergency procedures, buoyancy and trim, propulsion techniques, line and reel utilization, and equipment management in various conditions and environments.
DURATION
2-3 days
4 Cavern dives
LIMITATIONS
Daylight zone
“Rule of thirds,” or 1/6th of doubles
Max depth: 40 m/130 ft
Penetration limited to 61 m/200 ft
No restrictions
The TDI Cavern Diver training course introduces the “minimum” skills, task loading, problem-solving, knowledge, and the ability to dive within the “cavern” zone. You will also learn the dangers and risks of diving in an overhead environment. The Cavern course is not intended to provide instruction for Cave Diving.
DURATION
2-3 days
4 Cave dives
LIMITATIONS
1/3 of a single diving cylinder or 1/6th if using double cylinders
Maximum depth: 40 meters / 130 feet
The TDI Intro-to-Cave Diver training course further develops the skills and knowledge required to dive into the overhead environment and beyond the daylight zone. The course explains the dangers and risks involved. Skills in the Intro to Cave course include line navigation, zero visibility training, gas management, touch contact, emergency procedures, and prior course skills.
DURATION
4-5 days
8 Cave dives
LIMITATIONS
1/3 of double cylinders or two single cylinders
Maximum depth: 40 meters / 130 feet
The TDI Cave Diving training course fine-tunes the skills and knowledge required to dive in the overhead environment. The course explains the dangers and risks of cave diving beyond the daylight zone. Skills in the Cave Diver course include passing restrictions, complex navigation, zero visibility, emergency procedures, and gas management…
Cave dives with complex navigation, restrictions and extended penetration. Learn Razor-specific skills and the modern approach to cave diving in Side Mount. This challenging training is a strong foundation for all levels of cave diving.
As an experienced cave diver, you might find two tanks limiting your penetration and dive time. Our stage cave course teaches you to extend your dive with stage cylinders, allowing for longer, further, and deeper explorations. with increased safety
