Freediving courses
AIDA courses
Freedive Trydive
Our Freedive Trydive program offers an ideal introduction to our sport in a short time. You can choose between a pool session or an open water dive, so you can feel confident and comfortable according to your preferences.
This introduction is great for snorkelers who want to expand their skills and learn new techniques to experience the underwater world more fully. The Discovery program does not lead to certification, but if you would like to learn more and become a certified freediver, please check out our courses section. During the Discovery program, your instructor will teach you the basics of proper breathing as well as important freediving safety techniques.
COURSE CONTENT:
- 1 session on breathing techniques and relaxation
- 1 theoretical unit
- 1 water training session
YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to relax and breathe properly before diving
- Pressure equalization techniques
- Free diving and diving with constant weight on a line up to 10 meters
- Hold your breath underwater for longer
Duration:
4 hours
PRICES:
85 € per person and session
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age: 18 years (or 12 years with parental consent)
- Swimming ability
- Medical certificate (max. 1 year old) confirming that there are no health concerns for freediving
INCLUDING:
- Apnea equipment
- Insurance during the course
- Pool access
PROGRAM:
We begin at 9:30 a.m. with a short theory session on physiology, anatomy, equalization, and key aspects of freediving. We then focus on proper breathing technique and how to use it for relaxation. Afterwards, we head out to sea, where we practice descending on a vertical line and focus on compensation and relaxation.
Freedive Level 1 (Baptism)
The Level 1 course provides you with comprehensive knowledge and skills for static, dynamic, and steady freediving. It is designed for passionate freedivers and focuses on specific breathing techniques, appropriate equipment, and important procedures and safety aspects. In just two to three days, you will be prepared to dive safely and comfortably to depths of up to 10 meters.
COURSE PROGRAM:
- 2 theory sessions
- 1 dynamic apnea session
- 1 static apnea session
- 3 open water sessions
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Safety and problem-solving strategies for Level 1 apnea
- Develop breath-holding techniques at level 1
- Confined water rescue techniques and supervision rules
- Introduction to the special apnea equipment
- Basic physics and physiology for level 1 freedivers
- Improvement of freediving technique
- Proper breathing while freediving
- Compensation techniques for Level 1 freedivers
- Open water rescue skills, monitoring of diving partners and self-assessment
DURATION:
2 to 3 days
PRICE:
Course: €330, including all costs (digital student manual, digital certification, pool use, and required equipment).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age: 18 years (or 12 years with parental consent)
- Swimming ability
- Medical certificate (max. 1 year old) confirming that there are no health concerns for freediving
INCLUDING:
- Freediving equipment
- Insurance during the course
PROGRAM:
**DAY 1:**
We start at 9:30 a.m. with a theoretical session on physiology, equalization, and freediving materials. This is followed by a breathing exercise, and then we head into the sea. After the lunch break, we'll have a pool session with static and dynamic freediving.
**DAY 2:**
There will be a theoretical session on the risks of apnea and their prevention, as well as recognizing "loss of motor control" and "blackouts." Afterward, we'll return to the sea to work on the practical side.
330 euros
Freediving Level 2
Reaching a new freediving milestone or diving deeper is an incredible feeling. It fulfills a personal aspiration to be the best you can be and to be proud of your achievements. Freediving Level 2 is designed to meet your individual needs and refine and improve your freediving skills. This allows you to gradually progress and learn how your body reacts when freediving.
COURSE CONTENT
3 theory sessions
1 static apnea session
1 dynamic apnea session
4 open water sessions
YOU WILL LEARN:
Safety and problem-solving strategies for apnea
development of basic breathing techniques
Confined water rescue techniques and buddy monitoring
Special equipment for level 2 freedivers
Physiology of the Level 2 Freediver
Physical Principles of Apnea
improving freediving technique
Open water rescue skills, monitoring of friends and self-assessment
DURATION:
3 days
PRICE:
Course: €350, including all fees (digital student manual, digital certification, pool session, and open water sessions). Equipment NOT INCLUDED; rental equipment available.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum age: 18 years (or 12 years with parental consent)
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Level 1 certification in apnea
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Swimming ability
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Medical certificate (max. 1 year old) confirming that “there are no health concerns regarding the practice of apnea”
INCLUDING:
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certificate
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Insurance during the course
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Pool access
PROGRAM:
DAY 1: We begin at 9:30 a.m. with an introduction to breathing techniques, the physical laws that influence apnea, and pressure equalization. This is followed by the first open water session, where we work on capovolta, tiller, and free fall techniques. After the lunch break, we continue with a pool session where we practice static and dynamic apnea.
DAY 2: Theory on training and the CO2 and O2 tables. After the theory, we move on to the second open water session to further improve the capovolta, tiller, free fall, and Frenzel equalization techniques.
DAY 3: Theory on lung capacity and its relationship to depth, the mammalian reflex and its benefits. This is followed by an open water session and a multiple-choice test.
350 euros
Freediving Level 3
The course will enable you to reach a new level of confidence in your freediving skills. You will learn the latest techniques for deeper dives and gain valuable information on conditioning your body for freediving. This will enable you to redefine the limits of your freediving skills.
COURSE CONTENT:
4 theory sessions
4 open water sessions
2 static apnea sessions
2 dynamic apnea sessions
1 stretching and relaxation session
YOU WILL LEARN:
Safety and problem-solving strategies for apnea
development of breathing techniques
Confined water rescue techniques and buddy monitoring
Special equipment for level 3 freedivers
Physiology of the Level 3 Freediver
Physical Principles of Apnea
Improving open water technique
Open water rescue skills, monitoring of friends and self-assessment
DURATION:
4 days
PRICE:
Course: €430, including all fees (digital certification, pool sessions, open water sessions). Equipment NOT INCLUDED; rental equipment available.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum age: 18 years (or 12 years with parental consent)
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Certification in apnea
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Swimming ability
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Medical certificate (max. 1 year old) confirming that “there are no health concerns regarding the practice of apnea”
INCLUDING:
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certificate
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Insurance during the course
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Pool access
PROGRAM:
DAY 1: We begin at 9:30 a.m. with a talk on "lack of depth," mouthfill, and packing. This is followed by a dry run on static apnea with a breath hold, followed by a debriefing. After the lunch break, we'll have our first open water session, where we'll focus on capovolta, the tiller, and free fall, and improve our technique.
DAY 2: Theory on Henry's Law, decompression sickness, narcosis, and the right equipment for great depths. After the lunch break, we head to the second open water session to continue working on free fall and learn the mouthfill technique.
DAY 3: Theory on training, nutrition, and hydration. This is followed by an open water session where we continue practicing apnea, free fall, and mouthfill techniques.
DAY 4: Open water session and final test.
430 euros
Freediving Level 4
This course will expose students to deep apnea safety techniques, knowledge and procedures beyond recreational apnea. New techniques include FRC diving, equalization and mouth filling. Skills develop within these categories of freediving: static apnea, dynamic apnea, constant weight freediving and variable weight. In addition to water skills, this course introduces full body warm-ups and stretches, specific respiratory muscle stretching, training concepts and nutrition that will benefit the freediver and help shape their development as a diver. You will also be familiar with packing and reverse packing, primarily as part of the vital skills taught within dry courses.
One of the purposes of this course is to prepare suitable candidates for the role of “Assistant Instructor”. This new role involves conducting an appropriate warm-up session for open and confined water apnea and supervising students of all levels during confined water or open water sessions.
490 euros
The AIDA 4**** course is also called the Master Freediver course. Anyone who successfully completes this level will also be awarded the title of Assistant Instructor. You will then be able to...
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To dive at least 32m deep in a confident manner in Constant Weight.
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Hold your breath at rest (static) for at least 3:30 minutes.
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A distance of 70m can be easily covered.
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To conduct variable weight dives.
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To apply deep rescue techniques.
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To carry out physical and mental diving preparation independently and
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To manage the buoy and safety rope independently.
DURATION:
about a week
PRICE:
Course: 490€, including all fees (digital certification, pool sessions, open water sessions). Equipment NOT INCLUDED, rental equipment available.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum age: 18 years (or 12 years with parental consent)
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Certification in apnea
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Swimming ability
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Medical certificate (max. 1 year old) confirming that “there are no health concerns for the practice of apnea”
INCLUDING:
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Certificate
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Insurance during the course
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Pool access
The course includes:
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3-4 hours of theory
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2 sessions in calm water
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4 sessions in the sea
It's good if you have about 7 days of time. We rarely do more than 1 session a day and it's good to have a day off every now and then.
Combo Course 1 & 2
A combo is a freediving package that includes a combination of Freediving Courses 1 and 2, allowing you to choose the option you like best.
COURSE CONTENT:
4 theory units
5 open water sessions
1 static apnea session
1 dynamic apnea unit
1 stretching and relaxation session
YOU WILL LEARN:
Level 1&2 Safety and Problem Management in Freediving
Development of basic breathing techniques
Confined water rescue techniques and buddy monitoring
Freediving-specific equipment for Level 1&2 freedivers
Physiology of the Level 1&2 Freediver
Physical principles of freediving
Development of freediving techniques in open water
Open water rescue techniques, buddy monitoring and self-assessment
DURATION: 5 days
PRICE:
Course: 620€, including ALL fees (digital certification, pool sessions, open water sessions).
Equipment not INCLUDED Rental equipment available
INCLUDING:
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certificate
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Insurance during the course
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Pool access
REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years old (or 12 years old with parental permission).
You must be able to swim.
A medical certificate, no more than two years old, stating that you have no medical contraindications to freediving.
620 euros