The Padi freediver course will give you the first freedive license. There is elearning to prepare before starting the training. Your first day will be practicing breathing techniques and skills on land, followed by training in shallow water in the bay. The second day you will join the boat to practice depth and fin kicks techniques. Once you finish the course you will be able to freedive to 10 m minimum, and hold your breath for 2 minutes or longer.
You’ll gain insights into freediving equipment, safety protocols, specialized breathing methods, and the physics and physiology of freediving. By the end of the course, you’ll be amazed at your progress, achieving a breath-hold of up to 2 minutes with ease. The second day involves practicing skills in open water, allowing you to reach depths ranging from 10 to 16 meters.
We’re Freediving Costa Rica all year!
Contact us to schedule the freediving course dates that suit you.
Requirements and additional inclusions for your Beginner Freediving Course:
The training needs to be prepared through e-learning, followed by training in confined water, pool or beach. Pool option needs half day training, beach option will be on the boat trip so a full day excursion.
PADI Freediver: suitable for 15+ years with parental consent. Achieve 1:30+ min breath holds, swim 25m/80ft in dynamic and dives beyond 10m/30ft depth.
Diving gear is included in your booking.
As always, we recommend comprehensive travel and dive insurance.
We provide free transportation from your hotel and back at the same location at the end of the day.
Prepare for 1 epic day of Discover freediving at BB Divers from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with an hour lunch break.
BREATHING AND RELAXATION: Optimal breathing techniques and learning how the breath alone can help you relax. Post-dive recovery breathing for safety.
CONFINED WATER SESSION: Static apnea training (practicing breath holding on the surface). Understanding, experiencing and finding comfort with contractions. Safety and buddy techniques.
OPEN WATER: We’ll take a boat ride from Bang Bao pier to Koh Rand national park or local sites with the HTMS wreck.
STATIC: Practice breathing and relaxation techniques to extend your breath-hold times easily and safely in the water.
DYNAMIC: Master your diving techniques, body position, finning technique and perfect weighting for your dive.
OPEN WATER: We will progress your depth adaptation.
Please ensure you understand the latest restrictions, travel and health requirements for international travel for both directions of your trip by visiting relevant government and visa websites.
If you want to see the highlights of the island including spots of the island you can buy tickets for a shared minibus tour at any tour agent when you are here.
Many agency are renting motorbike that allows you to go around Koh Chang.
The day of your activities, BB Divers drivers will pick you up at your hotel and bring you back.
Don’t miss out! 48 h free cancellation from the time of booking with the exception of deposits and last-minute bookings.
Flexible Payment Option
We accept cash, bank transfer or credit card at the dive center.
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