Course · TDI · Overhead environment
TDI Intro to Cave Diver course in Hurghada
Progression from cavern experience to cave-diving procedures under a formal overhead standard. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the TDI Intro to Cave Diver course usually takes 3–4+ days. Prerequisites: Prerequisites commonly include Cavern Diver/equivalent, logged-dive history and specific skill/medical requirements. Course price from €700 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
What is the TDI Intro to Cave Diver course?
Progression from cavern experience to cave-diving procedures under a formal overhead standard.
Intro to Cave qualification within its limits.
Who can take TDI Intro to Cave Diver?
Prerequisites commonly include Cavern Diver/equivalent, logged-dive history and specific skill/medical requirements.
Medical: Enhanced medical/fitness screening; candidate must be calm, skilled and meet all prerequisites.
How does TDI Intro to Cave Diver run, day by day?
TDI Intro to Cave Diver usually takes usually 3–4+ days.
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Day 1
Theory and line work on land
Overhead-environment hazards, gas rules and reel handling — practised dry before you get wet.
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Day 2
Drills in open water
Line laying, lost-line and lights-out drills, and gas sharing on a line.
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Training dives
Into the overhead
Supervised dives at sites your instructor chooses, staying within the course's limits.
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Final day
Debrief and certification
Logs reviewed and your certification processed.
Sites and the number of dives depend on the specific course and conditions — we confirm the plan when you book.
How deep will you dive?
Only the specific Intro to Cave limits; this is not Full Cave certification.
How much does TDI Intro to Cave Diver cost?
TDI Intro to Cave Diver is from €700 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in TDI Intro to Cave Diver?
- Training with a certified TDI technical instructor
- Course materials and certification processing
- Training dives from our day boats
- Deco support on board and gas blended to order in-house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Reels, spools and backup lights Ask us
- Twinset or sidemount rental Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for TDI Intro to Cave Diver?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- Your own technical kit, if you have it — or ask about rental
- A cutting device and a spare mask
TDI Intro to Cave Diver — the questions we get most
How much is TDI Intro to Cave Diver in Hurghada?
From €700 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting TDI Intro to Cave Diver?
Prerequisites commonly include Cavern Diver/equivalent, logged-dive history and specific skill/medical requirements.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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