Learn to Freedive | 3-day course

About the course

This is the course for you if you want to learn to freedive! Running ever week, our highly experienced AIDA certified instructors have trained hundreds of new freedivers in Sri Lanka. The Freediving AIDA-Apnea International Level 2 course is designed to give new freedivers a strong foundation in both knowledge and skills. It focuses on the safest and most efficient way to train in freediving while allowing for fast and steady progress. The minimum age to join is 17 (or 13 with parental consent). The course includes 16 hours of training over 3 days, combining theory, pool, and open water sessions. You’ll participate in 2–4 classroom sessions (2–4 hours per day), 1 static session, 1 dynamic pool session, and 2 open water dives, reaching a max depth of 20 meters. To pass the course, you’ll need to reach a depth of 10 meters, swim 33 meters dynamically in the pool, and complete a breath-hold in the static session. The course covers: Introduction to freediving categories Safety rules and correct behavior in freediving Understanding the buddy system and responsibilities of diver and buddy How to plan a training session Differences between depth diving and spearfishing sessions Choosing the right gear: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit Freediving physiology and breath-hold techniques First steps in proper breathing for freediving Relaxation techniques for static apnea Equalization techniques and pressure management Preventing barotrauma and other injuries How to respond to blackout and loss of motor control Training emphasizes efficient movement, energy conservation, and technique. It's not just about how deep you go—it’s about how well you dive. Whether you're aiming to spearfish, explore, or continue to more advanced levels, this course is your gateway to safe and enjoyable freediving.