Master Freediving Program COSTA RICA, NORTH AMERICA


01 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 01 JUNE 2025
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AUD 2,200.00

YOUR ADVENTURE

This 4-week Master Freediving Program will equip you with the tools and techniques for superior diving.  Whether you want to prepare for your Instructor course or simply want to refine your skills, this 4-week internship is for you. Our intensive training programs are tailored to your individual progression, needs and goals. Any Freediver who has reached the level of an Advanced Freediver is welcome to join this program.

Diving Costa Rica, you’ll greet tropical fish, spinner dolphins, rays and reef sharks all year with seasonal whale species such as orcas, short-finned pilot and humpbacks! Tamarindo is also a mecca for surfers and blue water Sport Fishermen due to its deep, clear, thriving conditions. You’ll enjoy wonderful wildlife, spectacular beaches, volcanoes, rainforests, lagoons and so much more including a short boat ride to Catalina Islands. If that’s not enough, want to come and meet our sloths, toucans, monkeys and macaws?

  • Secure your spot with a deposit and flexi payments
  • Flexible availability to suit you
  • Choice of your AIDA, Mochanovs or PADI Master Course
  • Unlimited fun dives and reef spearfishing on our boat trips
  • Perfectly tropical water temps of +20°C all year long.

Our team of experienced Instructors teach Freediving from beginner to expert levels with the utmost professionalism and passion. You will have full access to our multimedia classroom, dedicated swimming pool and a buzzing community of Freedivers to learn and train with. Not to mention our boat to take you to our favorite dive sites.

Start your journey diving Costa Rica, where freediving isn’t just a sport—it’s the ultimate way to connect with the underwater world and discover the magic beneath the waves.

INCLUDES

Master Freediving Programs now available in Costa Rica all year!

  • 4-weeks of Comprehensive Training
  • AIDA 4, Molchanovs Wave 3 or PADI Master Certification
  • Highly experienced professional Freediving team
  • 5+ weekly Open Water coached training sessions
  • Access to our pool and pool training sessions
  • Training to be an Assistant Instructor
  • Unlimited reef spearfishing and fun dives from our boat trips
  • Freediving equipment and boat fees
  • Video analysis and souvenir photo/video
  • If you are unable to complete your course in this time, you’re welcome to add additional training day(s) as you wish.

NEED TO KNOW

Requirements to achieve your Master Freediving Program requirements:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Advanced Freediver certification from any recognized agency
  • Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months – this can be done here in Tamarindo

At the end of the program and course you will achieve a 3:30 minute breath hold, swim 70m/230ft in dynamic apnea and perform comfortable dives beyond 32m/105ft depth.

Unsure which course to do? Check out our Agency Comparison Article in the About section above.

WHAT TO BRING

We’ll provide all the required gear to Freedive Costa Rica with us, just bring the travel essentials:

  • Swimmers, towel, reef safe sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Travel calm tablets if you’re prone to motion sickness – don’t worry, we won’t be going far on the boats
  • Bring your own diving gear if you have it

As always, we recommend comprehensive travel and dive insurance.

ITINERARY

Prepare for 4 epic weeks of Freediving Costa Rica.

We’ll be heading out on the water in our fully equipped 32ft Boston Whaler or our 18ft Panga boat.

THEORY: develop an understanding of advanced physiological and mental implications and safety practices. Learn how to use attention deconcentration; a completely different mental approach to your dives.

DRY TRAINING: Equalization training and breathing, stretching and relaxation techniques.

STATIC: Practice breathing and relaxation techniques to extend your breath-hold times easily and safely from 3:30minutes and beyond.

DYNAMIC:  Master your diving techniques, body position, turns, finning technique for distances of 70m/230ft and beyond.

OPEN WATER: We will progress your depth adaptation comfortably and fine-tune your skills and techniques to reach depths of 32m/105ft comfortably. Exploring Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives, packing, reverse packing, and Assistant Instructor protocols.

MEETING POINT

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

TEASER EXPERIENCE

MEET THE TEAM

ABOUT COSTA RICA

TRAVEL GUIDELINES

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.

GETTING AROUND

Tamarindo is a small beachside town accessible by car, taxi or shuttle. The international airports are Juan Santamaría (SJO) and Daniel Oduber Quirós (LIR). Flying into SJO, you’re a 4.5hr drive/shuttle away. Flying into LIR, you’re a 1.5hr drive away. Local airlines Nature Air and Sansa offer daily flights to/from Tamarindo from SJO and LIR.

THINGS TO DO

Throughout your Master Program, you’ll have time to explore!

  • Dolphin and whale fun dives
  • Meet our sloths, toucans, monkeys and macaws
  • Catalina Islands Scuba Diving – a short boat ride
  • ATV expeditions
  • Monkey Jungle
  • Volcano hiking and waterfalls
  • Hot springs

OPERATOR CANCELLATION POLICY

Don’t miss out! Soak up 14-days free cancellation from the time of booking with the exception of deposits and last-minute bookings.

Flexi Payment Option

Prefer to pay via instalments? No problem! Secure your spot with a non-refundable 25% deposit by using code BookCostaRica at the checkout. Full payment will be due prior to your arrival. A secure transaction link will be made available to you via email for your monthly instalments.

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