Beginner freediving course
Learn Freediving and Unlock Your Potential with Core Techniques
Whether you're an ocean lover, a casual snorkeler, an aspiring spearfisher (down to 15 meters), or simply curious about the world of freediving — this course is designed just for you.
Over two immersive days, you’ll learn how to freedive safely, confidently, and enjoyably, guided by a certified professional instructor. With small group sizes (maximum 5 participants per instructor), you’ll benefit from personalized coaching in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
What to Expect: A Complete Freediving Experience
This beginner-friendly course includes:
- Technical freediving sessions in open water with line training
- Dry workshops to master breathing, relaxation, and equalization
- A discovery dive to explore the stunning underwater sites of La Ciotat Bay
Course Schedule
Day 1 – First Dive In
Meet your instructor at 9:00 AM for a warm welcome and an introductory briefing. Need gear? No problem — we’ll provide you with high-quality equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, weights).
You’ll then board our boat RESPIRO for a short 10-minute cruise to the day’s dive spot. Once anchored, we’ll set up a floating training station and begin your journey into freediving fundamentals: breathing, relaxation, equalization techniques, and more.
By noon, we return to the harbor for a well-deserved break. After lunch, the afternoon is dedicated to dry training: deep breathing, mental relaxation, and static breath-holding — the perfect foundation for mastering control and calm underwater.
Day 2 – Dive Deeper
We start again at 9:00 AM with a focused briefing before heading out for more open-water practice. You’ll apply your new skills to comfortably reach greater depths — sometimes as far as 15 meters, depending on your comfort level!
After lunch, we’ll dive into safety essentials: best practices, buddy systems, and emergency protocols. Then it’s back on the water for your final adventure — a freediving exploration in one of La Ciotat’s iconic dive spots, combining everything you’ve learned.
Practical Info
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Who is it for? Absolute beginners, ocean enthusiasts, and spearfishers
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Minimum age: 16 years
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Group size: Max. 5 students per instructor
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Location: La Ciotat, South of France
Ready to Go Further? Get Certified!
Want to continue your journey? You can add an extra training day and, depending on your progress, obtain your first freediving certification with either AIDA. Contact us for this!
- 1 breathing and static apnea session
- 3 open water session
- 2 théoric sessions
