5 Hours
No Requirements
15
3
Introduction Freediving is designed for anyone curious about freediving and wanting to experience what it feels like calmly, safely, and without pressure. This one-day session introduces the fundamentals of freediving in the clear Atlantic waters around the Aran Islands.
It’s relaxed, beginner-friendly, and focused on comfort and enjoyment rather than performance or depth.
Introduction Freediving is fully integrated into our Level 1 Freediving programme.
If you enjoy the day and feel ready to continue, you can move straight into Day 2 and complete your Level 1 certification with the same instructor, same setting, and no repetition. This makes it an ideal way to start if you’re unsure whether a full certification is right for you.
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.
Day 1 (10:00 - 15:00)
Debriefing (14:30 - 15:00)
Introduction Freediving
Introduces breath-holding, breathing techniques, basic equalisation and how freediving feels in the water
Freediver
A two-day certification programme designed for beginners with little or no freediving experience
Advanced Freediver
Builds on Freediver level foundations with deeper dives, extended breath-holds and more complex techniques
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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.
As deep as you feel comfortable.
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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