Cave 1

Cave diving is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting disciplines in the diving world. And for me, it's the one I love teaching the most. In the caves, I feel right at home.

In the RAID Cave 1 course, we will learn to lay line, understand markers, plan the dive and know the limits, navigate safely through the cave, and learn the emergency protocols to solve problems inside it.

Come with us to discover the secrets of cave diving, to dive inside the earth.

Prerequisites

  • Have at least 50 logged dive hours.
  • Hold the RAID Explorer 30 certification or equivalent, issued by a recognized international organization.
  • If the course is conducted in Sidemount, be certified as RAID Sidemount or equivalent, issued by a recognized international organization.
  • If the course is conducted in Twinset (Bibotella), be certified as RAID Twins or equivalent, issued by a recognized international organization.
  • Hold the RAID Nitrox certification or equivalent, issued by a recognized international organization.
  • Medical Statement.
  • Mandatory Accident Insurance, which covers cave diving.

Course Schedule

The RAID Cave 1 Course consists of 3 theory sessions, a minimum of one confined water session in a cavern, and a minimum of 10 cave dives. It includes a minimum of 8 hours (480 min) of in-cave time and 20 hours of theory, land drills, equipment configuration, briefings, and debriefings.

Day 1 (8 hours)

  • Theory 1
    • Course Introduction. Philosophy of cave diving.
    • Difference between caverns and caves. Buddy system. Communication.
  • Theory 2
    • Equipment configuration.
  • Theory 3
    • Reels and lines. Knots. Markers.

Day 2 (8 hours)

  • Briefing
  • Cavern confined water session
  • Confined water debriefing
  • Cave Dives 1 and 2

Day 3 (8 hours)

  • Cave Dives 3, 4, and 5

Day 4 (8 hours)

  • Cave Dives 6, 7, and 8

Day 5 (8 hours)

  • Cave Dives 9 and 10

Course Details

Price:

  • €999 + VAT (Valid until 31/12/2026)

Ratio:

  • Minimum 2 – Maximum 3 students

 

Included in the price:

  • Access to the RAID E-Learning platform.
  • 2 theory sessions (in-person or online).
  • A minimum of one confined water training session in Caverns.
  • A minimum of 10 in-cave training sessions.

Not Included in the price:

  • The RAID Cave 1 International Certification fee (€108+VAT).
  • Student accommodation and meals.
  • Rental of dive gear or cylinders.
  • Tank Fills (Learn more).
  • Student boat fees.
  • Instructor expenses (to be divided among all students):
    • Fuel and tolls
    • Accommodation
    • Meals
    • Gas fills
    • Boat fees
Ready to take the first step? You can start your course right now at no cost!

Create your profile on the RAID website.

Go to the “Free E-learning Shop”.

Select your course.

You will get access to all the manuals and can complete the first knowledge review quiz completely free.

What’s next after this course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to dive with your buddy in caves with up to 300 meters of penetration, always following the main line.

From here, you can continue your RAID training FLOWCHART.