Confidence shaped by water
From your first breath-hold to instructor level
We believe every diver has their own path in the water. By understanding each student individually, we create the foundation for deeper, safer, and more meaningful progression over time.
Guided by experienced instructors, athletes, and professional freedivers, students develop confidence, technique, awareness, and the ability to reach depths they may never have imagined possible.
Your freediving learning journey
For us, freediving is not just about reaching the next depth. It is about how you learn, how you feel in the water, and how your confidence develops over time.
We teach within the globally accredited AIDA and Molchanovs frameworks from Beginner to Master level.
Regardless which one you choose, what stays constant is how we teach. You will experience clear guidance, safe and purposeful practice, tips on technique and of course a lot of fun!
Discovery
Beginner
Advanced
Master
Professional
Discovery
AIDA 1
Advanced
AIDA 3 / Wave 2
Professional
Beginner
AIDA 2 / Wave 1
Master
AIDA 4 / Wave 3
A Progression Built For Real Learning
Whether you are completely new to freediving or already working toward advanced depth and rescue skills, our courses are designed to meet you at the right stage. You can begin with a one-day discovery experience, continue into full beginner certification, and progress all the way to advanced and instructor training.
Discovery - 1 Day
AIDA1 / WAVE 1 Discovery
AIDA1/ WAVE1 Discovery is the ideal first step into freediving. It is designed for complete beginners who want a safe, structured introduction to breath-hold diving both on land and in the water.
You will learn the basic principles of breath-holding, physiology, safety, and technique, then experience confined water practice and an open water session up to 10 metres.
Best For:
First-timers, curious beginners, and anyone who wants a low-pressure introduction before committing to a longer course.
What you’ll experience:
- Introductory theory session
- Confined water breath-hold practice
- Open water session
- First exposure to freediving safety and technique
Beginner - 2.5 days
AIDA2 / Wave 1
This is the core beginner certification course and the most common starting point for students who are ready for a fuller training experience.
Across theory, confined water, and open water sessions, you will build the foundations of freediving technique, equalisation, safety, rescue, and mental control. The course is designed to take you from interest to real understanding, with clear goals in both knowledge and in-water performance.
Best For:
Beginners who want a proper certification course and a strong foundation for future progress.
What you’ll learn:
- Freediving theory and exam preparation
- Breathing, relaxation, technique, and equalisation fundamentals
- Static and dynamic practice in confined water
- Duckdive, Free Immersion, Constant Weight in open water
- Rescue, buddying and safety
Advanced - 3 days
AIDA3 / Wave 2
AIDA3 / Wave 2 is for freedivers who already have beginner certification and want to become more capable, more knowledgeable, and more independent in the water.
At this level, the focus expands beyond personal performance into stronger rescue ability, better technique under pressure, deeper understanding of training, and greater comfort in open water.
Best For:
Certified beginner freedivers who want to improve depth, confidence, safety, and competence.
What to expect:
- More advanced theory and deeper understanding of freediving concepts
- Improved rescue and buddy procedures
- Refined technique and equalisation
- Structured depth progression and stronger self-awareness in training
Master - 4–5 weeks
AIDA4 / Wave 3
AIDA4 / Wave 3 is a serious step into advanced freediving development. This level is not just a short course, but a more customised programme built around your current abilities, goals, and readiness.
Training is more individualised, with attention to depth adaptation, technique refinement, rescue standards, and long-term progress.
Best For:
Experienced freedivers who are committed to high-level training and want a more personalised development process.
What makes it different:
- Longer-format progression over several weeks
- More individual coaching and adaptation
- Advanced safety, rescue, and depth work
- Suitable for students preparing for high-level performance or future professional pathways
Professional - 2 weeks
AIDA Instructor Course
Instructor training is for experienced freedivers who want to teach, lead students responsibly, and represent freediving education at a professional standard.
This programme develops not only your diving ability, but also your teaching quality, rescue leadership, judgement, and understanding of how to guide others through the learning process.
Best For:
Advanced freedivers who want to turn experience into a professional teaching role.
What the programme focuses on:
- Teaching methodology
- Coaching and student supervision
- Demonstration standards
- Rescue leadership and professionalism
- Preparing to conduct courses responsibly and clearly
AIDA and Molchanovs Certification
Depending on the course level, certification is available through AIDA, Molchanovs, or both. Both are gobally recognised freediving-only education systems that work towards very similar goals.
With either of them you’ll be able to go to any freediving centre in the world for further training or fundives. Our priority is helping you learn and progress safely towards the goals set by the organisations.
Not sure which course fits you?
Start with AIDA1 if:
You are completely new, want a one-day experience, or prefer a gentle introduction.
Start with AIDA2 / Wave 1 if:
Go beyond beginner level if:
You already hold a recognised freediving certification and want to continue progressing.
FAQs
Do I need prior freediving experience?
No. Beginners can start with AIDA1 or AIDA2 / Wave 1 depending on comfort level and goals.
Can I participate if I can't swim?
You do need to be able to swim in water that is too deep to stand in and be able to snorkel with fins unassisted.
Can I join if I am comfortable swimming ,but new to depth?
Yes. Many students begin with little or no freediving experience.
What if I already have certification from another school?
We can advise where you fit in the progression and which course is the best next step.
Is equipment included?
Yes, all equipment for the course is included. Please just bring towel, reefsafe sunscreen, refillable water bottle and swimwear. If you have a mask and snorkel that you already use, you can also bring it.
The Course Is Just the Beginning
Getting certified gives you the foundation. Now it’s time to apply it — and grow.
Whether you want structured improvement or relaxed exploration, we offer both.