How Long

2 Days

Requirements

No Requirements

Min. Age

15

Max in Group

3

Build confidence, calm and skill beneath the surface. A relaxed and supportive path to your first freediving certification.

The Freediver programme builds on the foundations introduced during Introduction Freediving, or can be completed as a full two-day programme. The focus is on developing safe, comfortable and confident freediving skills at your own pace.

Training and fun dives takes place in the clear Atlantic waters around the Aran Islands, where the natural environment encourages relaxation and presence.

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This session follows the Apnea Total freediving education system, one of the long-established and widely taught freediving training organisations in the world, with schools in many countries and thousands of certified students.

Apnea Total focuses on personal progress, relaxation and safety, rather than rigid performance targets a teaching style that fits naturally with the calm rhythm of freediving around the Aran Islands.

All sessions are led by our freediving instructor Julia. Julia’s calm, supportive teaching style helps students feel comfortable and confident in the water, regardless of experience.

  • Freediving safety and buddy procedures
  • Breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Equalisation fundamentals
  • Efficient underwater movement
  • Open-water freediving skills
  • Instruction from a certified freediving instructor
  • All freediving equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, weights, safety gear)
  • Freediving session boat and shore
  • Bring your swimwear and a towel to dry off after your dive
  • Staying hydrated is key, so bring a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed
  • Pack comfortable, warmer clothing for stretching and breathing exercises before and after the dive, especially if the weather is cool

Day 1 (10:00 - 15:00)

  • Check-in @10:00 – Meet your instructor and fellow freedivers
  • Theory Session– Freediving basics, equipment, equalisation, and breathing techniques

Debriefing (14:30 - 15:00)

  • Return & Debrief @14:30 Wrap-up and questions

Day 2 (10:00 - 15:00)

  • Check-in @10:00 – Meet at the dive school
  • Buddy System & Rescue Theory– Safety and teamwork in freediving
  • Pranayama Breathing– Techniques for relaxation and breath control
  • Open water session @12:30 - skills, deeper dives, and practice

Day 2 (14:30 - 15:00)

  • Return & Debrief @14:30 – Certification and celebration

Introduction Freediving

Introduces breath-holding, breathing techniques, basic equalisation and how freediving feels in the water

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Freediver

A two-day certification programme designed for beginners with little or no freediving experience

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Advanced Freediver

Builds on Freediver level foundations with deeper dives, extended breath-holds and more complex techniques

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Master Freediver

A more comprehensive training focused on refining technique, depth adaptation and longer breath holds

Includes extensive dry and water sessions for personal empowerment and performance growth 

Freediving Instructor

For those who want to teach freediving, Apnea Total offers instructor training courses

Popular Questions


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Yes, in the Freediver course we also cover the basics of freediving and develop gradually over the course to more depth, skills and techniques.

Freediving helps to relax, reduces stress and anxiety, it's stretches your body, and lungs, boosts confidence, and energy, and trains discipline.

Yes, you need basic swimming skills to enjoy the course.

Yes, the water is cold, however, you will have the appropriate gear to keep you warm.

No. All equipment is included in your course. If you have your own gear, you’re welcome to bring it.

Visibility usually ranges from 5 metres (17 feet) up to 20+ metres, depending on conditions often surprisingly clear for the Atlantic.

Booking is simple. Just stay on this page, select your dates from the calendar, and confirm your spot online.

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