Basic Freediver
Learn to freedive down to a maximum depth of 66 feet!
This program teaches fundamental Freediving techniques for comfortable enjoyment in the aquatic world to depths of up to 20m / 66ft. You will also practice Static Apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.
Is this course for you?
You’re new to Freediving or typically dive in the shallows. You want to increase your breath-hold and your ability to dive deeper and stay longer. You aren’t familiar with Freediving safety. If so then this is the course for you!
Download and review the PFI medical form. If you say YES to any questions you may need to get doctors approval to take part in the course. Email us if you have any questions about the medical form.
Check out gear recommendations for this course.
Basic Freediver covers the following:
Safety and buddy procedures
Equipment for snorkeling and freediving
Proper breathing for freediving
Techniques for snorkeling and freediving
Confined water & open water skill development
Format / Duration
This course is taught by PFI Instructors at locations all over the world. Each location has slightly different course layouts. Click on the Basic Freediver Location Links below to see sample schedules for different areas.
Basic Freediver is held over 2 1/2 days, 8-hr days
inlcudes: 2 classroom sessions, 2 pool sessions, 2 open water sessions
Prerequisites
Swimming or snorkeling experience
Good health and fitness
12 years of age with guardian permission
Cost
$345.00 US and includes the following:
Personalized instruction from highly trained and accomplished PFI Instructors
1 instructor/assistant : 4 student divers ratio
Basic Freediver student manual & workbook
Pool and classroom sessions
Open water instruction
Boat fees may be an additional charge where applicable
PFI T-Shirt
Certification card and wall certificate
Locations
Find out specific information such as addresses, schedules and hotel info for each of our clinic locations.
Kona, Hawaii USA (location info coming soon)
Oahu, Hawaii USA (location info comign soon)
Registration and Payment Details
To secure your spot in a course, we need to receive both your regsitration and either a 50% deposit or full payment. Any outstanding course balance is due by the start of the course. See our course schedule to register.
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