PADI Basic Freediver

PADI Basic Freediver Course – Master the Art of Breath-Hold Diving

About Your Experience

Curious about freediving but not quite ready to dive into open water? The PADI Basic Freediver course is the perfect entry point. This beginner-level program focuses on building your breath-hold diving skills in a pool or confined water environment. No prior experience is necessary—just basic swimming ability, good health, and a willingness to explore the underwater world in a whole new way.

Unlike scuba, freediving connects you to the ocean in a deeply personal way. You’ll glide effortlessly beneath the surface using only your breath, enhancing your awareness, relaxation, and confidence in the water.

Whether your goal is to prepare for deeper freediving adventures, improve your snorkelling skills, or simply try something new, this course is your gateway to discovering what your body and mind can achieve underwater.

Why Take the PADI Basic Freediver Course?

This course offers a structured, safe, and supportive introduction to freediving. Conducted entirely in a controlled environment like a pool or confined water site, it’s ideal for beginners who want to learn essential techniques without the pressure of open water conditions.

You’ll be guided step-by-step by a certified PADI Freediver Instructor who will help you become confident in your breath control, safety procedures, and underwater performance.

What You’ll Learn

In the PADI Basic Freediver course, you will:

• Master the core principles of freediving

• Practice static and dynamic apnea (breath-holding)

• Learn proper finning techniques for efficient movement

• Understand safety protocols for yourself and your buddy

• Gain greater control of your breath and body underwater

• Respectfully approach marine life in future open-water dives

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for anyone who:

• Is 12 years or older

• Wants to explore freediving in a pool-based setting

• Is looking to build foundational breath-hold and water skills

• Enjoys quiet, meditative underwater experiences

• Is curious about progressing to full freediver certification

If you’re younger than 12, don’t worry—kids aged 8+ can begin their underwater journey with the PADI Skin Diver Course.

Ready to Take the Plunge?

The PADI Basic Freediver Course at Diving Academy gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to start your freediving journey. Learn to move calmly and freely beneath the surface, and discover why so many divers fall in love with the silence and serenity of freediving.

Take your first breath-hold dive today and experience the water in a whole new way.