PADI Freediver

Course overview

The PADI Freediver course is designed for confident snorkelers or swimmers who want to begin their freediving journey. As a complete beginner, you can enroll in this course and learn all the basic theories and techniques needed to dive up to 20 meters. Our experienced instructors will guide you in proper breathing techniques and help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable freediving.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation of good technique and safety, allowing you to buddy with other freedivers anywhere in the world.

About the course

Minimum age – 18 years of age or older (16 or 17 years old with parent or guardian consent)
Maximum depth – 18 meters for Open Water Diver and Junior Open Water between 12-14 years old. 12 meters for Junior Open Water between 10-11 years old
Prerequisites – Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes. Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel
Knowledge development time – 3-4 hours
Confined water time (swimming pool) – 2-3 hours
Open water sessions – 2 sessions
Minimum performance requirements – Constant Weight dive to 12 meters – static apnea of 2 minutes – dynamic apnea of 40 meters – exam 75% passing rate
Course duration – 2 – 4 days
Open water dive location – Daku Island
Certification – PADI Freediver Certification

Knowledge development

AT THE DIVE SHOP (IN PERSON)

With Your Instructor

In person learning provides you with an experienced AIDA Professional to help guide you during your freediving knowledge development.

Learn in person and allow our experienced instructors to share their passion for the ocean with you.

In person theory time commitment: 3-4 hours

Course Price

Course Inclusions

Instructor Languages

What to Bring

Medical Clearance
Certification Card
Dive Equipment

It is recommended that you visit a doctor before you go scuba diving, particularly if you plan on taking a course.

If you are already certified, we need some proof of training with an internationally recognized diving organisation (AIDA, Molchanovs, PADI, SSI, etc). If you have forgotten or lost your card, we can only check PADI certifications online.

You can hire equipment from us or you can bring your own freediving equipment. Check with your airline about any extra charges for sports equipment before flying.

We have a variety of masks but we always recommend bringing your own if you have one that fits your face.

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