Cave Diving
i.a.c. Training Program
The entrance to a mystical world.
Cave/Cavern Diving in Malta & Gozo
Cave diving is one of the most fascinating and challenging disciplines in diving. Crystal clear water, spectacular light effects and mysterious rock formations make the underwater caves around Gozo and Malta a unique experience.
With the i.a.c. Cave Diving Program we accompany you step by step from your first encounter with the cave environment to challenging dives in overhead areas. Safety and sound training are our top priorities – our experienced instructors not only show you the right technique, but also give you the confidence you need to fully enjoy these adventures.
Whether you are looking to get started with Cavern Diver or want to progress to Cave Diver we will prepare you professionally for both course levels. In addition to training, we also offer guided cave dives for already certified cave divers who want to experience the most beautiful spots in Gozo.
If you are looking for the adventure of cave diving, you have come to the right place: varied, professional, unforgettable.
Overhead environment—only a little daylight or complete darkness. Many aspects differ from recreational diving: a direct ascent to the surface is not always possible, lines are used for navigation, and redundant safety systems are always carried. In our cave diving courses, you will learn how to navigate properly in a cave, how to lay lines, and the essential principles for self and buddy safety.
i.a.c. Cavern Diver
Course objective
For recreational divers seeking an introduction to the world of cave diving, the Cavern Course is the perfect entry point into the three-part cave diving program. The i.a.c. Cavern Diver Course is the first level of the i.a.c. cave diving training, which ultimately leads to the Full Cave certification.
Course content
Theoretical Training: Safety standards, additional equipment for Zone 1, Archimedes' principle, dive planning and calculations, cave maps & behavior in low visibility, physiology and psychology of cavern diving, environmental considerations, and emergency management.
Practical Training: At least 4 dives in open water or cavern zone with scuba equipment, gear adjustment, proper guideline deployment, diving without light along the line, out-of-air scenarios, and underwater distance swimming.
Requirements
- Minimum 17 years
- CMAS** or equivalent
- At least 35 dives of which 4 need to be night dives
- Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
Course duration
For the i.a.c. Cavern Diver course, you should plan for approximately 3 days. In addition to the theoretical training, we will conduct 4 dives.
Included services:
4 dives, transportation to dive sites from land, use of spool and reels, theory and certification included.
Price: 410,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)
i.a.c. Cave Diver
Course objective
In the Cave Course, divers venture up to 500 meters from the cave entrance. The maximum depth must not exceed 30 meters, and diving through siphons or narrow passages is not permitted.
Course content
Theoretical Training: Safety standards, additional equipment, cave formation, dive planning and calculations, pressure equalization, physiology & psychology of cave diving, cave maps & behavior in low visibility, decompression, yo-yo diving, various cave diving techniques & tool usage, environmental considerations, emergency management (rescue chain).
Practical Training: At least 6 dives in open water or cavern/cave zone with scuba equipment, planning, execution & safety procedures, equipment adjustment, proper guideline deployment & attachment to the main line, diving without light along the main line, buddy rescue from the cave, and more.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old
- Proof of Cavern Diver Certification
- At least 75 dives and 4 cavern dives
- Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
Course duration
For the i.a.c. Cave Diver course, you should plan for approximately 4–5 days. In addition to theoretical training, we will conduct 6 dives.
Included services:
6 dives, transportation to dive sites from land, use of spool and reels, theory and certification included.
Price: 775,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)
