GUE Cave Training
in Playa del Carmen
“Cave diving is a world few will ever see, but it is mastery of the fundamentals, disciplined training, and trust in your team that make exploration possible.
Excellence isn’t optional—it is the only way to dive safely, effectively, and with confidence.”
Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) Cave programs offer a highly structured and safety-focused approach to cave diving, emphasizing team-based skills, precise buoyancy, and standardized procedures. Unlike many other agencies, GUE prioritizes consistent methodology across all levels of training, which enhances diver confidence and reduces risk in complex environments. Their programs focus not only on technical proficiency but also on developing strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, providing divers with the tools to navigate challenging cave systems safely and efficiently. This combination of rigor, teamwork, and attention to detail sets GUE Cave programs apart from other cave diving courses
GUE Cave Training
in Playa del Carmen
“Cave diving is a world few will ever see, but it is mastery of the fundamentals, disciplined training, and trust in your team that make exploration possible. Excellence isn’t optional—it is the only way to dive safely, effectively, and with confidence.”
Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) Cave programs offer a highly structured and safety-focused approach to cave diving, emphasizing team-based skills, precise buoyancy, and standardized procedures. Unlike many other agencies, GUE prioritizes consistent methodology across all levels of training, which enhances diver confidence and reduces risk in complex environments. Their programs focus not only on technical proficiency but also on developing strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, providing divers with the tools to navigate challenging cave systems safely and efficiently. This combination of rigor, teamwork, and attention to detail sets GUE Cave programs apart from other cave diving courses
Pricing Table
CAVE 1
- Duration: 6 Days
Pricing Table
CAVE 1
- Duration: 6 Days
– Technical Equipment Rental: Twinset Wing / Backplate + BM Regulator Set + Primary Technical Light with Goodman Handle + Tech short for Wetsuit Diver
– Transport to Dive Sites from EDI Base
– Cenote Entrances
– Lunch
– Program registration fees are payable to GUE, and are inclusive of downloadable manuals and certification fees (if earned): 135 USD
Students are being provided with training videos and materials to practice and prepare for their class. It is expected from them to come ready for the class they have booked and demonstrate the prerequisite performance requirements communicated to them. Should a student be unable to do so on their first day, they will not be accepted to start the intended program. Their fees and days reserved will be credited towards an alternate training programs and/or guided dives.
Unreadiness to start the intended program is not ground for refund, partial or complete.
Students are paying for a course, but certifications must be earned. We will do our outmost to get your skills and knowledge up to scratch, and if this means extra dives or academic sessions, so be it (extra rate will apply if necessary). We recommend our students to plan at least 2 extra days for make ups / weather conditions / sickness / mid-course breaks or other unforeseen events.
Equipment rentals: Our equipment is well maintained and cared for our divers comfort. When renting our equipment, the diver is accepting responsibility for its care. If an equipment is damaged or lost due to negligence or misuse, the diver is accepting to bear the cost of repair, or replacement if necessary.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
All the schedules below are our best recommendation for an optimal experience. They can be adapted and personalized to your convenience to fit best your itineraries and preferences.
Courses: 8am – 7 pm
GUE Cave 1 Diver Course
WHAT IS A GUE CAVE LEVEL 1 COURSE?
GUE’s Cave Diver Level 1 course is designed to prepare divers for the rigors of the underwater cave environment and to establish an appreciation of its subtle dangers. Among its other outcomes: introduce divers to the principles of cave diving and the skills and knowledge required for limited penetration into underwater caves; increase environmental awareness; cultivate proficiency in dive planning; cultivate teamwork; promote an understanding of cave environments; teach stress management, navigation, conservation, standard and emergency procedures, and cave diving techniques; and instill an appreciation of the hazards of cave diving.
A GUE Cave 1 diver will be able to plan and execute dives within the following limitations:
- No passages may be used in which divers are forced to travel single file for a prolonged distance (i.e., approximately 10 ft/3 m).
- No complex navigation (jumps, traverses, circuits)
- Navigation beyond one permanent intersection (also known as a “T” or “Y”) and an unlimited number of temporary intersections is permitted. Permanent intersections are identified by the lack of a visible jump spool; temporary intersections provide visual access to a diver’s jump spool.
- Trainees may navigate gaps
- All dives must be within minimum decompression limits (MDLs), i.e., no required stops.
- No DPV diving
- No exploration
- No stage cylinders
WHAT IS A GUE CAVE LEVEL 1 COURSE?
GUE’s Cave Diver Level 1 course is designed to prepare divers for the rigors of the underwater cave environment and to establish an appreciation of its subtle dangers. Among its other outcomes: introduce divers to the principles of cave diving and the skills and knowledge required for limited penetration into underwater caves; increase environmental awareness; cultivate proficiency in dive planning; cultivate teamwork; promote an understanding of cave environments; teach stress management, navigation, conservation, standard and emergency procedures, and cave diving techniques; and instill an appreciation of the hazards of cave diving.
A GUE Cave 1 diver will be able to plan and execute dives within the following limitations:
- No passages may be used in which divers are forced to travel single file for a prolonged distance (i.e., approximately 10 ft/3 m).
- No complex navigation (jumps, traverses, circuits)
- Navigation beyond one permanent intersection (also known as a “T” or “Y”) and an unlimited number of temporary intersections is permitted. Permanent intersections are identified by the lack of a visible jump spool; temporary intersections provide visual access to a diver’s jump spool.
- Trainees may navigate gaps
- All dives must be within minimum decompression limits (MDLs), i.e., no required stops.
- No DPV diving
- No exploration
- No stage cylinders
WHAT WILL I LEARN ?
Our GUE Cave 1 program will cover the following subjects:
Theory:
- Gas Management & dive planning
- Equipment Consideration
- Communication
- Problem solving & emergency procedures
- Team dynamic & positioning
- Environmental and cave conservation
- Guideline use and cave etiquette
- Basic navigation skills
- Decompression theory
- Accident analysis
- Stress Management
- Environmental Hazards
WHAT WILL I LEARN ?
Our GUE Cave 1 program will cover the following subjects:
Theory:
- Gas Management & dive planning
- Equipment Consideration
- Communication
- Problem solving & emergency procedures
- Team dynamic & positioning
- Environmental and cave conservation
- Guideline use and cave etiquette
- Basic navigation skills
- Decompression theory
- Accident analysis
- Stress Management
- Environmental Hazards
Land Drills:
- Guideline use and cave etiquette
- Team dynamic & positioning
- Guideline use during emergency scenarios, including touch contact and gas-sharing emergencies
- Back gas regulators and valve failure modes and management
- Missing diver procedures
- Unconscious diver recovery
- Basic navigation skills
Skills Development:
- Dive Planning, Pre-dive Checks and Debriefings
- Guideline deployment
- Communication
- Follow a guideline with appropriate navigation, positioning, awareness and team dynamic
- Problem Solving: Valve shutdown drill, leakages management, mask replacement, light failure, other configuration-related equipment failures
- Zero visibility touch contact exit with and without air sharing
- Lost line drill
- Missing Diver Procedure
- Rescue of an unconscious diver
- Must be able to swim at least 400 yds/375 m in less than 14 minutes without stopping.
- Must be able to swim a distance of at least 60 ft/18 m on a breath hold while submerged.
Land Drills:
- Guideline use and cave etiquette
- Team dynamic & positioning
- Guideline use during emergency scenarios, including touch contact and gas-sharing emergencies
- Back gas regulators and valve failure modes and management
- Missing diver procedures
- Unconscious diver recovery
- Basic navigation skills
Skills Development:
- Dive Planning, Pre-dive Checks and Debriefings
- Guideline deployment
- Communication
- Follow a guideline with appropriate navigation, positioning, awareness and team dynamic
- Problem Solving: Valve shutdown drill, leakages management, mask replacement, light failure, other configuration-related equipment failures
- Zero visibility touch contact exit with and without air sharing
- Lost line drill
- Missing Diver Procedure
- Rescue of an unconscious diver
- Must be able to swim at least 400 yds/375 m in less than 14 minutes without stopping.
- Must be able to swim a distance of at least 60 ft/18 m on a breath hold while submerged.
PREREQUISITES
Applicants for a Cave 1 course must:
- Hold insurance that will cover diving emergencies such as hyperbaric treatment e.g. DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be a nonsmoker.
- Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for the use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age. Documented parental or legal guardian consent must be submitted to GUE HQ when the participant is a minor.
- Be a certified GUE Fundamentals diver with a Technical pass.
- Have completed at least 100 non-training dives beyond autonomous scuba diver certification.
PREREQUISITES
Applicants for a Cave 1 course must:
- Hold insurance that will cover diving emergencies such as hyperbaric treatment e.g. DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be a nonsmoker.
- Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for the use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age. Documented parental or legal guardian consent must be submitted to GUE HQ when the participant is a minor.
- Be a certified GUE Fundamentals diver with a Technical pass.
- Have completed at least 100 non-training dives beyond autonomous scuba diver certification.