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padi cavern diver speciality
can you see the light?
The area near the cave entrance, where natural light is always visible, is defined as a cavern in diving. Here some awesome vistas await the intrepid underwater explorer.The fun part is exploring secrets hidden in caverns around the world and having the knowledge and skills to do it correctly.
challenge and excitement...
With 4 dives over 2 days you'll progress from line handling, reel use and emergency procedures outside the cavern, where you will master the necessary techniques, before plunging into the cavern!
you learn about:
- Cavern navigation and line protocols.
- Planning, organisation, techniques, problems and hazards of cavern diving.
- Special equipment use, such as lights, guidelines, reels and redundant breathing systems.
- Air sharing, disorientation, silting, line problems and other emergency procedures specific to cavern diving.
- Silt prevention, buoyancy control, air management and emergency procedures.
- Depth and distant limits for cavern diving.
prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Cavern Diver course, you must be 18 years or older, have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation).
schedule
The course can be split between Koh Tao and Khao Sok or completed entirely in Khao Sok. The PADI Cavern Diver course is conducted over 2 days and at least one days diving must be made in Khao Sok National Park. If you wish you can stay longer in the park, do more dives and put your newly learnt skills into practice. Contact us for more options.
As a new dive destination, Khao Sok has been highlighted in a couple of magazines. Ayesha wrote for Underwater Photography Magazine about the challenges of taking photographs there and also for Scuba Diver Australasia about the benefits of proper training and equipment when entering caves or caverns.
what's included?
The course includes all the elements required for completion: your own copy of the PADI Cavern Diver manual, internationally recognised PADI Cavern Diver certification card, full equipment hire and boat fees, high quality instruction from experienced and qualified instructors, tea, coffee, water and light refreshments on the boat and collection from the pier upon arrival if required.
book now...
Ready to book now? With Master Divers you can book online with a small deposit, using your VISA or MasterCard.
Please note that the dive center is closed for the following dates each year: 1st January, 14th April, 1st-30th November, 25th December. If any of these dates fall into your intended travel dates, please contact us first before booking.
where to from here?
Divers interested in Cavern diving will often be interested in gaining their PADI Wreck Diver, PADI Deep Diver or PADI Enriched Air Diver qualifications. If you already have these qualifications then maybe you will be interested in technical diving.
If you want to explore deep into cave systems then contact us about taking the next step.
A PADI Master Scuba Diver is a highly accomplished diver - this is the highest rating a non professional can achieve and as such, you will be held in high esteem. To qualify you need to be a PADI Rescue Diver, with 50 logged dives and qualifications in five specialities.