Cave 2

The RAID Cave 2 Course is, without a doubt, one of the highest levels in the entire spectrum of diver training, across all its branches. And, therefore, one of the most demanding courses.

In the RAID Cave 2 course, we will learn to navigate off the main line in the cave, which we call ‘complex navigation.’

Jumps, gaps, circuits, traverses, intersections, secondary passages, unlined passages…

Additionally, you will continue learning cave rescue skills: unconscious diver, line repair, [and dealing with] entanglements and bypasses.

This course opens the doors to exploration in the most marvelous environment in the world: the cave.

Prerequisites

  • Have at least 50 logged dive hours.
  • Hold the RAID Cave 1 certification, 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.
  • Have at least 10 logged Cave 1 dives outside of the course.

Course Schedule

The RAID Cave 2 Course consists of 3 theory sessions, a minimum of one confined water session in a cavern, and a minimum of 8 cave dives, two of which use a stage cylinder. It includes a minimum of 8 hours (480 min) of in-cave time and 20 hours of theory work, land drills, equipment configurations, briefings, and debriefings.

We plan it over 5 days:

Day 1 (8 hours)

  • Theory 1:
    • Course Introduction.
    • Jumps.
    • Gaps.
    •  Circuits.
    • Traverses.
  • Cave Dives 1 and 2

Day 2 (8 hours)

  • Theory 2:
    • Stage cylinder configuration.
  • Briefing
  • Cave Dives 3 and 4

Day 3 (8 hours)

  • Theory 3:
    • Gas Management.
  • Cave Dives 5 and 6

Day 4 (8 hours)

  • Cave Dive 7

Day 5 (8 hours)

  • Cave Dive 8

Course Details

Price:

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

Ratio:

  • Minimum 2 – Maximum 2 students

 

Included in the price:

  • Access to the RAID E-Learning platform.
  • 3 theory sessions (in-person or online).
  • A minimum of 8 in-cave training sessions.

Not Included in the price:

  • The RAID Cave 2 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):
    • Diesel 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 the Cave 2 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, you will be prepared to conduct cave dives involving complex navigation (jumps, gaps, circuits, traverses, etc.).

From here, you can continue your RAID training FLOWCHART.