About the Course
The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program gives you a small glimpse into the exciting world of cave diving. As an SSI Extended Range Cavern diver, you will learn how to use cavern diving equipment, gas management concepts, and buddy team skills to safely conduct cavern penetration dives. The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program trains you to dive in caverns within the daylight zone to a maximum depth of 40 meters.
Your Instructor
Pavlos Besis
From competitive swimming to the deep blue — Pavlos has always lived in the water. Between 1980 and 1996, he set six national records and was European Champion in Fin Swimming before discovering diving in 1997. Since then, thousands of dives have shaped his passion and experience beneath the surface.
With a strong background in technical and cave diving, Pavlos teaches with precision, discipline, and safety at the core of every course. A dedicated advocate of the DIR philosophy, he guides divers to explore the caves of the Aegean with confidence and control. For Pavlos, diving isn’t just a profession — it’s a way of life.