NSS-CDS Basic Cave Diver Course

In this course you will be introduced with limits to the unique facets of cave diving through interactive “classroom” sessions, field exercises and cave dives.  With thoughtful integration and a positive, cooperative attitude your confidence and your skills are sure to develop. Dives are planned without decompression and kept simple avoiding complex navigation. The course is intended to only introduce the skills, dive planning, emergency procedures and problem solving needed to dive in the unique cave environment safely. At this level the highest emphasis is placed on safety, accident analysis and conservation - not distance or speed.  There is also importance placed on “learning the cave” so take your time and marvel at these beautiful passages!  Few people can say they have dived inside the earth.

Here is a link to a FREE download to one of the books for the Class. BASIC CAVE DIVING By Sheck Exley

Duration: Usually 2 Days. However, course duration is determined by completion of minimum bottom time and dives to complete the skills required at the satisfaction of the instructor. Additional days will incur a fee of $300 per day.
Minimum Age: 18
Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent), PADI Enriched Air Diver (or equivalent) and Cavern Diver certification