Discover Freediving
Open Water Experience
1 day · Max depth 12 m
Take your first breath beneath the waves with our Apnea Total Discover Freediving Open Water Experience. Learn the basics of equalization, breath control, and open water technique as you safely explore down to 12 meters max, guided by experienced instructors.
Ready to feel the real thing? The open water experience takes you straight into the sea for your first proper freedives, down to a maximum of 12 metres. You learn the basics of equalization, breath control, and how to move efficiently in open water, always one to one with an instructor watching over you. It can run boat-based from our sailing boat or shore-based, depending on your preference and the conditions on the day. By the end you will have felt what it is to glide weightless on a single breath.
What is included
- One day in open water, max depth 12 m
- Equalization, breath control and open water technique
- Boat-based or shore-based to suit conditions
- All freediving equipment and free video footage
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to dive in open water?
No. This is a first-time experience for complete beginners. You learn the basics of equalization, breath control and open water technique on the day, always one to one with an experienced instructor beside you.
How deep will I actually go?
You explore down to a maximum of 12 metres, and only as deep as you feel comfortable. There is no pressure to reach any target. Many first-timers go shallower and still have a wonderful day.
Is it from a boat or from shore?
Either. The day can run boat-based from our sailing boat or shore-based, depending on your preference and the sea conditions on the day.
Do I need to be a confident swimmer?
You should be comfortable and relaxed in the sea, but you do not need to be a strong swimmer. We use wetsuits and equipment that keep you buoyant, and safety is the priority throughout.
Is video footage included?
Yes. You get free video footage of your first dives to take home.
Taught through two recognised systems
- Molchanovs: the wave progression
- Apnea Total: clear, focused levels
This runs from our sailboat
Most of our sessions cast off from SV Freedom Fargo, our 40-foot twin-mast yacht and floating home base on the Gulf of Thailand.
See our boat