Now, under the guidance of Alexander Vronsky, IANTD and IDF Instructor Trainer, we also offer Instructor Development Programs that help experienced divers and professionals grow within the IANTD and IDF system, become certified instructors, or continue their scuba instructor journey toward technical and overhead-environment ratings.
Whether you want to:
- Advance into CCR, Dual CCR, Technical, and Cave Diving
- Or take the next step and teach others as an IANTD and IDF OWSD, Technical, or Technical Cave Instructor
- Begin your underwater journey as an Open Water Diver
— You can find your pathway here at Cave Ha Diving Mexico.
CCR, Technical and Cave Diving Pathway
CCR, Technical and Cave Diving Training Programs
For certified recreational and technical divers who want to push their limits and advance their education, we offer a wide range of technical and cave courses from leading technical diving agencies, including IANTD and IDF.
Cave Ha Diving Mexico focuses on CCR Technical Cave diving training using multi-stages, Dual Rebreasers, 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 real-world experience to provide the world’s most up-to-date, 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: IANTD, IDF, TDI, and GUE
Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras area. 1-2 dives a day, 2-6 days
Included: professional Advanced Technical Dual CCR Cave Diving instructor, hotel pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen, doubles or sidemount tanks with EAN32, weights, and the final examination
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 | 894 | 3 | 6 | up to 40% O2 | |
| – Technical DPV Diver | 1392 | 4 | 7 | ||
| – GBM CCR Nitrox/Helitrox Diver | 1990 | 5 | 8 | Crossover – 3 days | |
| – S7 CCR Nitrox/Helitrox Diver | 1990 | 5 | 8 | Crossover – 3 days | |
| Technical Diving courses | |||||
| – Technical / Advanced Nitrox / Advanced Recreational Trimix + Diver | 1192 | 4 | 8 | 51 m / 21-100% O2 | |
| – Normoxic Trimix / Normoxic Trimix Plus Diver | 1392 | 4 | 4 | 75 m / not less than 16% O2 | |
| – Trimix Diver | 1392 | 4 | 4 | 100 m / any O2 and Trimix mixes | |
| – CCR Normoxic Trimix Diver | 1592 | 4 | 4 | ||
| – CCR Trimix Diver | 1990 | 5 | 5 | 100 m / any O2 and Trimix mixes | |
| – Dual CCR Diver | 2688 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Overhead Technical Diving courses | |||||
| – Cavern / Intro to Cave Diver | 1192 | 4 | 8 | ||
| – Tech Cave / Full Cave / Adv Cave Multistage Diver | 1490 | 5 | 10 | ||
| – Tech Cave / Adv Cave Multistage Diver upgrade | 696 | 2 | 4 | from Full Cave | |
| – Advanced Cave Sidemount / Nomount Diver | 1044 | 3 | 6 | ||
| – Advanced Cave Survey Diver | 696 | 2 | 4 | ||
| – Advanced Cave DPV Diver | 1392 | 4 | 4 | ||
| – CCR Cave Diver | 1592 | 4 | 4 | ||
| – CCR Tech Cave Diver | 1990 | 5 | 5 | ||
| – CCR Expedition Cave Diver | 2388 | 6 | 5 | ||
| – Dual CCR Cave Diver | 2988 | 6 | 5 |
Order your CCR, Tech or Cave course now
Not included: Students must bring their own tech/cave level diving gear (requirements will be provided) or rent it, Additional sets of Doubles or Sidemount tanks with EAN32, Stages, Drysuit tanks, Sofnolime, Oxygen, Trimix or Argon fills for both students and Instructor / DPV rental for students and Instructor / 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 (60 USD per card), 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
Instructor Development Pathway
IANTD and IDF Instructor Development Courses (IDC)
Becoming an IANTD / IDF 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 structured IANTD/IDF programs, candidates progress from Advanced Open Water to Rescue Diver, then Divemaster, and finally earn 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 / IDF Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor (OWSDI)
I want to become IANTD / IDF Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor now
2️⃣ Expanding OWSDI into the Technical Diving World (TEK)
Already an OWSDI? Advance your career into mixed-gas and deep diving. Each step introduces new technologies, equipment configurations and training responsibilities, from Advanced EANx through Technical Diver and into trimix.
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
Instructor ratings are issued under IANTD or IDF standards. Available ratings depend on the agency and your prerequisites, so write to us with your current certifications, and we will map your path before the course starts.
➡️ Goal: Become an IANTD / IDF 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, for both personal mastery and teaching others, from Cavern Instructor through Cave and Full Cave to Technical Cave Instructor.
You will develop:
- Expertise in overhead safety and line management
- Experience leading multi-phase training projects
- Skills for mentoring future explorers in complex environments
Instructor ratings are issued under IANTD or IDF standards. Available ratings depend on the agency and your prerequisites, so write to us with your current certifications, and we will map your path before the course starts.
➡️ Goal: Become an IANTD / IDF Cave Diving Instructor
I want to start or continue my Overhead Environment Instructor journey now
Recreational Diving Courses
Recreational Scuba Diving Training
From the first Discover Scuba Dive program and initial Open Water Scuba Diving course for independent diving to professional Divemaster 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
🔗 Next Steps
If you’re ready to begin or continue your Diver or Instructor Development journey with IANTD / IDF, contact us directly via the appropriate form above or through our social media channels to discuss prerequisites, course scheduling, and mentorship options.