Expeditionary Ice Diver

The Expeditionary Ice Diver course is designed for divers who want to experience ice diving in a practical, approachable way — without turning it into a major production or once-a-year event.

This course focuses on the fundamentals that make ice diving feel manageable and repeatable: working with a surface team, understanding the diver–tender relationship, and learning how a safe ice dive is organized and conducted. The emphasis is on comfort, communication, and awareness rather than complexity.

It’s ideal for divers who want to enjoy ice diving as a natural extension of local diving rather than a high-stress or highly technical experience.

The Fun Part

Ice diving doesn’t have to feel extreme.

In this course, you’ll learn how ice diving actually works in the real world — how teams communicate, how divers and tenders work together, and how a well-organized dive day flows smoothly from start to finish.

You’ll spend time both in the water and on the surface, learning how each role supports the other. By the end of the course, ice diving feels less like an event and more like a well-planned local dive with a few extra steps.

Most divers walk away surprised by how approachable and enjoyable it really is.

What You’ll Learn

• How ice dives are planned and organized

• The roles and responsibilities of divers and tenders

• Basic surface support and line awareness

• How communication works between diver and surface team

• Equipment considerations for cold and ice conditions

• How to participate in ice dives safely and confidently

• How to approach ice diving as a repeatable activity, not a one-time experience

This course focuses on understanding the process, building confidence, and learning how ice dives are conducted safely and efficiently.

Who This Course Is For

This course is a great fit for:

• Divers interested in trying ice diving in a relaxed, structured way

• Divers who want to understand the tender/diver relationship

• Cold-water divers looking to extend their season

• Anyone curious about ice diving without wanting a high-pressure experience

It’s not about pushing limits — it’s about learning how ice diving actually works.

Your Next Step

The Expeditionary Ice Diver course is often the moment when ice diving stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling accessible.

For many divers, it becomes the gateway to regular winter diving, future ice dives, or simply a better understanding of how teams work together in cold environments.

It’s about building confidence, not collecting certifications — and enjoying the kind of diving most people never get to experience.