CCR Elite Diver
This recognition certification (not a training course) honors experienced recreational CCR divers with the highest recognition level in the rebreather stream before entering the professional ranks. It acknowledges exceptional CCR mastery, hypercapnia awareness, and demonstrated competency across multiple rebreather disciplines, representing elite recreational CCR capability.
Prerequisites
CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) + at least 2 of: Decompression Specialist, Tek Lite CCR or higher, or Tek OW DPV Diver + 75 non-training logged CCR dives, minimum 18 years old.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Proof of 75 non-training logged CCR dives demonstrating consistent rebreather operation and hypercapnia awareness across diverse conditions.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Indonesia
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD CCR Elite Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD CCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards require: CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) + at least 2 of: Decompression Specialist, Tek Lite CCR or higher, or Tek OW DPV Diver + 75 non-training logged CCR dives, minimum 18 years old.
What is the minimum age for IANTD CCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD CCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Tek Lite CCR or higher, or Tek OW DPV Diver + 75 non-training logged CCR dives.
What does IANTD CCR Elite Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Proof of 75 non-training logged CCR dives demonstrating consistent rebreather operation and hypercapnia awareness across diverse conditions.
Where can I take IANTD CCR Elite Diver?
3 dive centres and 4 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD CCR Elite Diver, in Thailand, Indonesia and the United States. Each is listed further up this page.