Freediver Certification Course
Overview
Dive into the world of breath hold diving and learn new ways to explore the underwater world! Freediving is a wonderful way to connect with yourself and connect with the life in the beautiful Big Blue.
Whether you're interested in exploring the coral reefs or becoming a safer spearfisher, Deep Blue Freediving is here to help you achieve your goals (and surpass them)!
Whether you're interested in exploring the coral reefs or becoming a safer spearfisher, Deep Blue Freediving is here to help you achieve your goals (and surpass them)!
Inclusions
- PADI Freediver eLearning
- Pool Usage Fee
What to expect
Itinerary
Dive into the world of breath hold diving and learn new ways to explore the underwater world!
During this two day course, you’ll get aquatinted with apnea diving and learn how to be a safe buddy.
This course consists of three sections:
1. PADI Freediver eLearning: This online classroom portion is done at your own pace prior to the in-person skills sessions with Deep Blue Freediving
2. Confined Water Session (Pool): This half-day pool session will introduce you to static and dynamic apnea disciplines, and how to perform rescues
- Static Goal: 1min 30sec
- Dynamic Goal: 25meters
3. Open Water Session: During this half-day line diving session you will work on free immersion and constant weight apnea techniques and rescues. You will begin to familiarizer yourself with equalization techniques, and open water diving procedures.
- Constant Weight Goal: 10meters/30feet
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age: 12yo
- 200yd Swim Test (performed during course)
Required Equipment:
- Mask
- Fins
- Snorkel
- Rubberized Weightbelt
- Timing Device
- Freediving Wrist Lanyard (available for rent)
- Wetsuit (1.5-3mm thickness)
Stop At:
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Waters Surrounding the Florida Keys, FL 33040
Dive into the world of breath hold diving and learn new ways to explore the underwater world!
During this two day course, you’ll get aquatinted with apnea diving and learn how to be a safe buddy.
This course consists of three sections:
1. PADI Freediver eLearning: This online classroom portion is done at your own pace prior to the in-person skills sessions with Deep Blue Freediving
2. Confined Water Session (Pool): This half-day pool session will introduce you to static and dynamic apnea disciplines, and how to perform rescues
- Static Goal: 1min 30sec
- Dynamic Goal: 25meters
3. Open Water Session: During this half-day line diving session you will work on free immersion and constant weight apnea techniques and rescues. You will begin to familiarizer yourself with equalization techniques, and open water diving procedures.
- Constant Weight Goal: 10meters/30feet
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age: 12yo
- 200yd Swim Test (performed during course)
Required Equipment:
- Mask
- Fins
- Snorkel
- Rubberized Weightbelt
- Timing Device
- Freediving Wrist Lanyard (available for rent)
- Wetsuit (1.5-3mm thickness)
Stop At:
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Waters Surrounding the Florida Keys, FL 33040
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jake M
March 2023
Great instructions and Anna a great confidence builder!- got us doing skills I never thought we could do! - highly recommended
Great instructions and Anna a great confidence builder!- got us doing skills I never thought we could do! - highly recommended