Specialty · One breath
Your first step toward discovering freediving — learn to dive on a single breath, building breath-hold, technique and calm in the water.
Get more infoFreediving is diving on a single breath. The PADI Freediver Course teaches you how to do it safely, from breathing techniques to buddy procedures.
Training combines self-paced learning, pool sessions and open water sessions, with a strong focus on relaxation and safety.
| Theory (knowledge development) | Knowledge development is usually done through the PADI Freediver app, followed by a review and short exam. |
| Pool / confined water | Pool sessions cover breathing, static and dynamic apnea, and rescue practice. |
| Open water | At least two open water sessions build depth gradually, with rescue practice. |
A medical questionnaire and a water skills test: a continuous swim of 200 m (or 300 m with mask, fins and snorkel).
Minimum age: 15 years old for the full PADI Freediver Course. A Basic Freediver course is available from 12.
Training dives: At least two open water sessions, per PADI.
Typically two to three days.
Anyone who loves being in the water and wants to try diving without scuba.
Continue on to Advanced Freediver and Master Freediver as your breath-hold and comfort in the water grow.
No — Freediver is a standalone course and doesn't require prior scuba certification. It's designed as your first step into freediving on a single breath.
You'll build breath-hold technique, relaxation and calm underwater, and safe freediving practices. Once you've completed Freediver, you can continue on to Advanced Freediver and Master Freediver as your breath-hold and water comfort grow.
Skills training happens at our Gauteng pool, with open-water practice at Bass Lake or Miracle Waters. It's also worth pairing with a coastal trip to Sodwana Bay or Aliwal Shoal once you're comfortable in open water.
Freediver is R5 570 for club members and R5 863 for non-members, including PADI materials. Book via our enquiry form, or contact us through our contact page with any questions.
No. The course is for everyone.
PADI Freediver divers can dive to a maximum of about 16 m (55 ft).