Advanced Cave Stage & Multi-Stage Diver Course in Playa del Carmen
Extend your range and explore Mexico’s most challenging caves
The Advanced Cave Stage Multi-Stage Diver course is designed for certified Full Cave Divers who want to push their limits and dive farther into complex cave systems. This program teaches advanced gas management and dive planning using stage and multi-stage cylinders — allowing longer, safer penetrations in overhead environments.
What You’ll Learn
This course builds on your Full Cave Diver training and introduces new techniques for extended-range dives:
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Advanced equipment configuration for stage and multi-stage setups
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Multi-stage gas planning and management
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Decompression procedures and dive planning
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Line work and navigation in complex cave systems
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Cylinder handling and gear management in tight spaces
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Emergency drills and problem-solving for multi-stage diving
The Advanced Cave Stage Multi-Stage Diver course is both challenging and rewarding — perfect for divers who want to achieve true mastery in technical cave exploration.
Why Train with Pluto Dive
At Pluto Dive in Playa del Carmen, you’ll train with instructor Alberto Salvini, who brings over 15 years of cave diving experience in the Riviera Maya. You’ll dive in world-class cenotes and develop the precision, discipline, and awareness needed to safely perform long-range cave dives.
This certification is recognized by TDI and IANTD.
Learn more about cave diving standards at TDI or IANTD.
Prerequisites
Dive experience (IANTD): For Technical Cave: Must provide proof of a minimum of 25 logged Cave Dives. For Technical Mine: Must provide proof of a minimum of 25 logged Mine Dives.
Prerequisite certifications
min age 18 / time commitment 3 days / max depth Dives may not exceed divers maximum certified depth
Price
Includes course materials and certification card
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