PADI Cavern Diver
Why PADI Cavern Diver?
If you dive within the light zone of a cave,
the area near the cave entrance where natural light is always visibly, you're
cavern diving. If you want to explore secrets hidden in caverns around the world
you'll need your PADI Cavern Diver certification. Every year we run at least one
cavern course in Malta - See Malta Cavern Course outline.
What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
certification or proof of certification beyond entry level with a minimum of 20
logged dives. These should include experience of night diving and deep diving
(beyond 18 metres). Minimum age: 18 years old
What will I do?
During your first open water dive you'll practice
line handling, reel use and emergency procedures without entering a cavern. But,
for your next three dives, you're headed into the cavern, staying within the
light zone and 40 metres/130 feet total distance of the surface. During courses
in Malta we also complete an orientation and check out dive.
You'll also cover the following:
Planning, organisation,
techniques, problems and hazards of cavern diving. Special equipment use, such
as lights, guidelines, reels and redundant breathing systems. Proper body
position, buoyancy control, air management and emergency procedures. Cavern
diving hazards such as silting, line problems, disorientation and
emergencies.
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 24, minimum Open
Water Training: four dives over two days.
Where can I go from here?
You can apply this Specialty course
towards your Master Scuba Diver rating.
Do I need specialist equipment?
Yes. A list of suggested and
required equipment is given in our Malta course overview
* This is not a cave diving course and does not result in a cave diving
certification. It does prepare you to enter a cave diving program.
Looking for something special?
Take a look at our Adventure
Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the
guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.
To book your PADI Course, call our telephone booking line: 0115 929
0707 or book
on-line. We operate across various locations
offering flexibility and choice. Combination courses, one to one tuition,
mid-week and holiday courses are available.
Please contact the Dive Centre for
further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not
convenient, just ask.
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