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TDI Full Cave Diver

Four-day TDI Full Cave Diver course in the Riviera Maya with eight cave dives, 240+ minutes of cave bottom time and training across at least three sites.

Why learn with Xico

Runs Even With One Client This product does not depend on Xico filling a group before it can operate.

Real Dive Center Facilities A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.

Close to the Beach and Boat Pickup The Playa del Carmen dive center is close to the beach and local boat pickup for simple dive-day logistics.

Insured Professional Operation Required business, boat and vehicle insurance.

Your Training Journey

How the course works

TDI learning

Knowledge development

Included

Required TDI Full Cave / overhead-environment learning material for the Xico course is included.

Skills practice

Confined-water training

No pool session is required; land drills and cave-water training are integrated into the course.

Real-world training

Open-water training

8 training dives · Riviera Maya cenotes; typical Xico plan uses Chikin-Ha, Garden of Eden and Minotauro, subject to training objectives and conditions.

Eight cave dives with at least 240 minutes accumulated bottom time at three different sites, including at least one site not used during the student’s Cavern or Intro to Cave training.

Course Schedule

Your 4-day training plan

Day 1 Schedule confirmed with Xico

Assessment, Planning & Cave Progression

Review Intro to Cave fundamentals, equipment and gas planning, then begin the Full Cave progression at the first selected site.

Day 2 Schedule confirmed with Xico

Navigation & Team Procedures

Develop more complex cave planning, navigation choices, line work and team protocols while maintaining precise trim, propulsion and gas discipline.

Day 3 Schedule confirmed with Xico

Scenario-Based Cave Training

Integrate navigation and realistic emergency scenarios at a different training environment selected by the instructor.

Day 4 Schedule confirmed with Xico

Final Cave Dives & Evaluation

Complete the required dive count, bottom time and site diversity, then demonstrate the judgment and skill consistency required for Full Cave certification.

Before You Book

Everything you need to start

Included

TDI Full Cave instruction, academics and land drills
Eight cave training dives across at least three sites
Course-use cave lights, guideline/reels and line markers
Cylinders and weights for the confirmed training plan
Required TDI learning material / eLearning
TDI certification processing on successful completion
Scheduled cenote entrances and ground transport in the confirmed Xico course plan
Towel and locker at Xico Dive Center

Extras / not included

Personal technical BCD/regulator configuration unless explicitly confirmed as an included rental option

Requirements

Minimum age 18
TDI Intro to Cave Diver, TDI Mine Diver Level 1 or accepted equivalent
Decompression Procedures certification or concurrent training if decompression dives are incorporated
Stable Intro to Cave-level buoyancy, trim, propulsion, line and gas-management skills
Required diver medical screening
Suitable technical/cave equipment configuration approved by the instructor

Course details

Agency: TDI
eLearning: Included
Training dives: 8 training dives
Training location: Riviera Maya cenotes; typical Xico plan uses Chikin-Ha, Garden of Eden and Minotauro, subject to training objectives and conditions.
Equipment: Custom
Materials: Included
Availability: On request
Minimum booking: Runs with one student

More course details What to bring, training logistics and instructor requirements

What to bring

Certification cards / digital proof
Dive log or proof of experience
Personal exposure protection and approved technical equipment
Medical documentation if required

Training schedule: Four-day Full Cave course. Exact sites and start times are selected by the instructor to meet TDI site-diversity requirements and the student’s training needs.

Open-water logistics: No ocean boat is required; Xico arranges ground logistics to the selected Riviera Maya cenote training sites.

Schedule note: Private training dates and daily start times are confirmed according to instructor availability, student readiness, site access and conditions.

Certification requirements: Training is conducted and evaluated by an appropriately qualified instructor for the course agency.

Course Details

TDI Full Cave Diver in Mexico’s Cenote System

TDI Full Cave is the level where a trained Intro to Cave diver develops the planning, navigation, team discipline and problem-solving needed for full cave diving within the limits of the certification and the training environment.

Eight Cave Dives, Four Training Days

Current TDI standards require eight cave dives, at least 240 minutes of accumulated bottom time and three different sites. Xico schedules the course over four days, matching the current TDI minimum duration while using the Riviera Maya’s varied cave environments to build progression rather than repeating one route.

From Single-Line Foundations to Full Cave Procedures

The course develops advanced dive planning, gas management, navigation choices, line procedures, team protocols and realistic emergency responses. Certification is performance based; completing four calendar days alone does not guarantee certification.

Typical Xico Training Environment

The normal Xico plan uses sites such as Chikin-Ha, Garden of Eden and Minotauro. Exact sites remain an instructor decision and may change for training objectives, access, student progress or conditions.

Ready to go?

Check course availability

Tell us your preferred start date, number of students and any questions. The Xico team confirms instructor availability, the training schedule and next steps before your course is booked.

Direct confirmation from the Xico team
Instructor and course schedule checked
Requirements reviewed before training

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Good to Know

Questions before you book?

What are the prerequisites for TDI Full Cave Diver?

You must be at least 18 and hold TDI Intro to Cave Diver, TDI Mine Diver Level 1 or an accepted equivalent. If decompression dives are incorporated into the training, the applicable TDI Decompression Procedures certification must already be held or completed concurrently. Xico confirms certification, experience, medical screening and equipment configuration before the course.

How much in-water training is included in TDI Full Cave?

Current TDI standards require eight cave dives with at least 240 minutes of accumulated bottom time at three different sites, with at least one site not used during the student’s cavern or introductory cave training. Xico’s Full Cave course is scheduled over four days, the TDI minimum duration for this level.

Will Xico run my course if I am the only student?

Yes. Xico can run its courses with one booked student, so you do not have to wait for us to fill a group. Your requested start date still needs instructor and operational confirmation.

Do I need medical clearance for scuba training?

Scuba students complete the required diver medical screening. Depending on your answers, physician approval may be required before in-water training. Any external physician or consultation cost is separate unless a course page explicitly says otherwise.

Can I choose my course start date?

Send us your preferred start date. Xico will check the appropriate instructor, training schedule and any required training logistics before confirming the course. Start dates are flexible, but a website request is not an instant booking confirmation.