Who should take this course?

Explore further than ever before and learn how to dive in the most demanding underwater environments. The SSI Cavern Diving program teaches adventure seekers the correct procedures and protocols to conduct cave penetration dives with a single navigational choice. Depending on your certifications, you can use either a sidemount, twinset, or rebreather configuration during your training.

The SSI Cavern Diving specialty is an excellent progression of training into the fascinating world of caves. As a certified cave diver, you will understand the importance of dive safety and diving with a team, along with the use of well-maintained, properly configured dive equipment.

Start your cavern diving journey with the SSI Cave Diving program today!

What will you learn?

Ready for a challenge? You’ll complete four scuba dives with the first focused on line handling, reel use, and emergency procedures outside a cavern; and the next three dives put your new skills to use inside a cavern. You’ll also learn about:

• Other specialized equipment for cavern diving, such as lights and redundant breathing systems.
• Avoiding disorientation and anti-silting techniques.
• Dive planning, including depth and distance limits and air management for cavern diving.

How can you start learning now?

Visit Divers' Supply Indy to enroll in the course and schedule the first class session with your SSI Instructor  Or purchase your materials online and have them emailed to you.

What scuba gear will you use?

Along with your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a primary dive light and smaller backup light, plus a line and reel. Your SSI Instructor or local dive center staff may suggest other gear appropriate for cavern diving, such as a collapsible snorkel that fits in your pocket or other technical diving equipment.**