Now, under the guidance of Alex — IANTD Instructor Trainer, we also offer Instructor Development Programs, allowing experienced divers and professionals to grow within the IANTD system — to become certified instructors themselves, or to continue their scuba instructor journey toward technical and overhead environment ratings.
Whether you want to:
- Begin your underwater journey as an Open Water Diver
- Advance into technical or cave diving
- Or take the next step and teach others as an IANTD OWSD, Technical, or Technical Cave Instructor
— You can find your pathway here at Cave Ha Diving Mexico.
Recreational Diving Curses
Recreational Scuba Diving Training
From the first Discover Scuba Dive program and initial Open Water Scuba Diving course for independent diving, from Open Water Scuba Diver to professional Divemaster and Assistant Instructor courses. If you are already certified by a recognized diving agency, you can take a one-day refresher course after an extended break.
Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras area / 2 dives a day / 1-4 days
Professional Open Water Scuba Diving instructor, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Playa del Carmen, Tanks with air, weights, and belt, Bottled water and Fruits, Full set of Equipment for OWD course or Sidemount BCD for Sidemount course, Diving insurance for OWD course, final examination included
Price for Recreational diving courses for a group of 2+ students
| Recreational Diving Courses | Price (USD) | Days | Dives | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) | 189 | 1 | 2 | up to 10 meters | |
| Open Water Diver (OWD) | 449 | 3 | 8 | up to 18 meters | |
| Referral OWD | 348 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Basic Nitrox | 166 | 1 | 2 | up to 40% O2 | |
| Basic Nitrox with other diving | 89 | 1 | – | up to 40% O | |
| Advanced Adventure Diver | 332 | 2 | 4 | up to 30 meters | |
| Advanced Diver | 498 | 3 | 6 | up to 40 meters | |
| Diver Refresh | 166 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Deep Diver | 166 | 1 | 2 | up to 40 meters | |
| U/W Navigation | 166 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Night Diver | 166 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Advanced Buoyancy | 166 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Buoyancy extended | 332 | 2 | 4 | ||
| DrySuit Diver | 166 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Sidemount Recreational Diver | 498 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Adult and Child 1st care | 116 | 1 | – | ||
| O2 Administration | 116 | 1 | – | ||
| Rescue Diver | 598 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Recreational Divemaster | 1498 | 9 | 18 | ||
| Assistant Instructor | 1498 | 9 | 18 |
Order your Recreational course now
Not included: Nitrox fills, Foto/Video service, Diving insurance (except OWD course), Camera fee (depend on Cenote policy), Equipment rental (except OWD and Sidemount courses), Fuel or boat surcharges for remote locations out of Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras area (as per student request), eLearning materials or/and printed manuals, TDI/SDI Certification fee, Tips for instructor
Technical and Cave Diving Pathway
Technical and Cave Diving Training Programs
For certified recreational and technical divers who want to push their limits and further their education, we offer a wide range of technical and cave courses from leading technical diving agencies: TDI and IANTD.
2025 sale!
An additional 15% discount for groups of 3 students
Cave Ha Diving Mexico focused on training and technical cave diving using multi-stages, DPVs, and Cave Surveys. We teach all levels of cave diving, from cavern to advanced multi-stage decompression, using DPVs with Backmount Doubles and Sidemount/Nomount configurations.
Our team of passionate instructors dives year-round in the cenotes and draws on their real-life experiences to provide the world’s most up-to-date and comprehensive cave-diving training. Our instructors are constantly working to upgrade and refine their cave-diving skills and knowledge. In addition to diving and exploring new caves, they participate in advanced training seminars and courses led by the best instructor-trainers from the most extensive cave-diving agencies: GUE, IANTD and TDI
Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras area / 2 dives a day / 1-5 days
Professional Advanced Technical Cave Diving instructor, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Playa del Carmen, Weights, and a Final examination included
Price for Technical and Cave diving courses for a group of 2+ students
| Technical and Cave Courses | Price (USD) | Days | Dives | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental technical skills development | |||||
| – Intro to Tech / Essentials / Basic Nitrox Diver | 567 | 3 | 6 | up to 40% O2 | |
| – Technical DPV Diver | 956 | 4 | 7 | ||
| Technical Diving courses | |||||
| – Technical / Advanced Nitrox / Advanced Recreational Trimix + Diver | 756 | 4 | 8 | 51 m / 21-100% O2 | |
| – Normoxic Trimix / Normoxic Trimix Plus Diver | 756 | 4 | 4 | 75 m / not less than 16% O2 | |
| – Trimix Diver | 756 | 4 | 4 | 100 m / any O2 and Trimix mixes | |
| Overhead Technical Diving courses | |||||
| – Cavern / Intro to Cave Diver | 756 | 4 | 8 | ||
| – Tech Cave / Full Cave / Adv Cave Multistage Diver | 945 | 5 | 10 | ||
| – Tech Cave / Adv Cave Multistage Diver upgrade | 378 | 2 | 4 | from Full Cave | |
| – Advanced Cave Sidemount / Nomount Diver | 567 | 3 | 6 | ||
| – Advanced Cave Survey Diver | 378 | 2 | 4 | ||
| – Advanced Cave DPV Diver | 956 | 4 | 4 |
An additional day of training – 189 USD per person. Additional DPV day of training – 239 USD.
Order your Tech or Cave course now
Not included: Doubles, Sidemount, Stages, Drysuit tanks rental with Nitrox, Oxygen, Trimix or Argon fills / DPV rental / Cenote entry fee / Any Rental equipment will be charged accordingly, Foto/Video service, Diving insurance, Camera fee (depend on Cenote policy), Fuel or boat surcharges for remote locations out of Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras areas (as per student request), eLearning materials or/and printed manuals, Certification fee, Tips for instructor
If you do not have a partner for the course but are ready to join other teams/individuals, you can check
our Planned Technical | Cave Courses schedule here
Personalized Diving Essentials
Bid farewell to files and sandpaper and gear up with our elegant custom Personalized Diving Essentials items, complete with cave markers, finger spools, and many more. Your unique moniker will be etched on one side, and you can choose your nickname, tactile marks, and personal colors.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the elite group of cave divers and get your set of personalized diving essentials, Cave Ha Diving markers, for free upon successfully completing the Full Cave qualification.
Instructor Development Pathway
IANTD Instructor Development Courses (IDC)
Becoming an IANTD Instructor is not just about earning a professional rating — it’s about continuing your journey as an explorer, mentor, and leader in the diving community.
You can follow one of three structured professional development paths depending on your experience and long-term goals.
1️⃣ From Recreational Diver to Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor (OWSDI)
This pathway is designed for divers who want to turn their passion into a profession.
Through a structured IANTD program, candidates progress from Advanced Open Water to Rescue Diver, then Divemaster, and finally achieve the Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor (OWSDI) certification.
You will learn:
- Teaching methodology and student control
- Dive planning and supervision
- Risk management and standards compliance
- IANTD philosophy of safe and responsible diving
➡️ Goal: Become a certified IANTD Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor (OWSDI)
I want to become IANTD Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor now
2️⃣ Expanding OWSDI into the Technical Diving World (TEK)
Already an OWSDI? Advance your career into the world of mixed gas and deep diving.
Each step introduces new technologies, equipment configurations, and training responsibilities.
Instructor ratings available:
- Advanced EANx Instructor
- Technical Diver Instructor
- Normoxic Trimix Instructor
- Trimix Instructor
You will master:
- Teaching gas management and decompression procedures
- Helium-based gas blending and advanced dive planning
- Safety and rescue techniques in deep environments
- Managing technical diving students and complex logistics
➡️ Goal: Become an IANTD Technical Diving Instructor
I want to start or continue my Technical or Trimix Instructor journey now
3️⃣ Expanding OWSDI into the Overhead Environment (OHE)
For instructors inspired by the unique challenges of caves, caverns, and overhead systems.
This pathway focuses on advanced line work, emergency procedures, and team protocols — both for personal mastery and for teaching others.
Instructor ratings available:
- Cavern Instructor
- Intro to Cave Instructor
- Technical Cave Instructor
- Advanced Cave Instructor Ratings:
- Advanced Cave Stage / Multistage
- Advanced Cave Sidemount
- Advanced Cave No-Mount
- Advanced Cave Survey
- Advanced Cave DPV
You will develop:
- Expertise in overhead safety and line management
- Experience leading multi-phase training projects
- Skills for mentoring future explorers in complex environments
➡️ Goal: Become an IANTD Cave Diving Instructor
I want to start or continue my Overhead Environment Instructor journey now
🔗 Next Steps
If you’re ready to begin or continue your Diver or Instructor Development journey with IANTD, contact us directly via the appropriate form above or through our social media channels to discuss prerequisites, course scheduling, and mentorship options.