PADI FREEDIVING
One breath, dive into infinite ocean.
Become a Freediver?
Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you've always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the PADI Freediver course is your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves.
At Barakuda Dive Center, we offer Try Freediving, Basic Freediver, PADI Freediver and Fun Freedive Trips.
Try Freediving (Half-Day)
4,000 THB
PADI Try Freediving: Explore the Underwater World on One Breath
Barakuda Dive Center offers PADI Try Freediving experiences, perfect for those curious about exploring the underwater world without the commitment of a full certification course. These introductory programs allow you to experience the feeling of freediving under the direct supervision of a qualified PADI professional.
Here's what you can expect:
Learn the Basics: You'll receive a safety briefing and learn fundamental freediving principles like breathing techniques, equalization (clearing your ears), and safety procedures.
Confined Water Practice: Get comfortable in a shallow, sheltered area where you can practice freediving skills under direct guidance from your instructor.
Open Water Experience: The chance to experience a short freedive in open water, exploring the underwater world with newfound confidence.
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Prerequisites… Here are some things to keep in mind:
To enroll in a PADI Freediver course you must be 12 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills but no prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.
You also need to be in good physical health. Please take a look at the PADI Medical Participant Questionnaire to find out if you should be examined by your Doctor before participating in Freediving.
By participating in a PADI Try Freediving program, you can discover the serenity and freedom of exploring the underwater world with just one breath. So, if you've ever dreamt of swimming with the fishes on your own terms, freediving might be the perfect adventure for you!
Basic Freediver Course (1 Day)
7,000 THB
Learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breathhold techniques in a confined water site.
PADI Basic Freediver
The PADI Basic Freediver course is a subset of the PADI Freediver course and only takes one day to complete. It's a great first step for developing solid freediving skills and allows to you reach a depth of up to 6m. You learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breathhold techniques in a confined water site. In the PADI Basic Freediver course, you learn to use a mask, snorkel and fins, and may also use a wetsuit and weight belt.
What is involved?
The PADI Basic Freediver course consists of two main phases:
Knowledge development through independent study with the PADI Freediver eLearning and a class room session with your instructor to evaluate your learning and clarify any areas where you may need further assistance.
Confined water session to learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea, plus proper buddy procedures. Your Goal? Static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25m.
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Prerequisites… Here are some things to keep in mind:
To enroll in a PADI Basic Freediver course you must be 12 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills but no prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.
You also need to be in good physical health. Please take a look at the PADI Medical Participant Questionnaire to find out if you should be examined by your Doctor before participating in Freediving.
PADI Freediver Course (3 Days)
13,800 THB
The PADI Freediver course is an exciting journey into the world of breath-hold diving. It's designed for individuals who want to explore the underwater realm in a more natural and serene way, relying solely on their breath-holding ability. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
Theory Sessions: The course begins with knowledge development sessions where you will learn about the physiology of freediving, breathing techniques, equalization methods, safety procedures, and the importance of relaxation and mental preparation.
Confined Water Sessions: In confined water, your will practice fundamental freediving skills under the guidance of a certified PADI Freediver Instructor. This includes breath-hold techniques, finning techniques, body positioning, and safety protocols.
Open Water Sessions: The course progresses to open water sessions where you will apply the skills learned in confined water to real-world freediving environments. You'll practice diving to specific depths, exploring marine life, and refining these techniques while under the supervision of your instructor.
Equipment Familiarization: You will become familiar with the essential freediving gear, including masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and weight systems. You'll learn how to choose and maintain your equipment properly for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Safety and Rescue Techniques: Safety is paramount in freediving. You will learn how to recognize and manage risks associated with breath-hold diving, as well as how to assist other freedivers in distress.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the PADI Freediver certification, which is recognized worldwide. This certification allows you to freedive independently or continue your education with more advanced courses if you wish.
What is involved?
The PADI Freediver course consists of three main phases and takes 2 to 3 days to complete:
Knowledge development through independent study with the PADI Freediver eLearning and a class room session with your instructor to evaluate your learning and clarify any areas where you may need further assistance.
Confined water session to learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea. Your Goal? Static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25m.
Open water sessions to practice free immersion and constant weight freedives, plus proper buddy procedures. Your Goal? Constant weight freedive of 10m minimum.
Prerequisites… Here are some things to keep in mind:
To enroll in a PADI Basic Freediver course you must be 12 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills but no prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.
You also need to be in good physical health. Please take a look at the PADI Medical Participant Questionnaire to find out if you should be examined by your Doctor before participating in Freediving.
FUN Freediving Trip (2 Dives, Half-Day)
3000 THB
PADI certified freedivers looking to explore the wonders of Phi Phi’s dive sites can join us on our half-day trips. These dives are guided excursions led by an instructor allowing you to experience the beauty of the underwater world without having the responsibility of dive planning and management.
FAQ
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Each Trip includes a dive guide, all necessary equipment, basic insurance, lunch, water, coffee, tea and fruits.
*Excludes the Phi Phi National Park fee of 400 Thai Baht
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This is one of the most common misconceptions about freediving. With proper training you will learn breath-hold techniques that will likely result in you being pleasantly surprised by how long you can hold your breath.
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While you don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer to take the course, it is important that you feel confident in the water. To become a PADI Freediver you will need to be able to swim 200 meters/218 yards. This swim will be untimed and can be completed using any stroke, so you can take your time. You’ll also need to learn multiple breath-hold techniques, some of which involve swimming underwater and at depth.
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There are four different types of freediving that you will practice during your PADI Freediving course.
Static Apnea – This discipline requires the diver to hold their breath for as long as possible while floating face down in confined water. The diver’s respiratory tracts must be submerged during this activity.
Dynamic Apnea – In confined water, divers will need to swim in a horizontal position underwater to cover the greatest distance possible. This discipline can be performed as either a fins or no fins activity.
Free Immersion – During this discipline the diver will use the guided rope to propel themselves down as far as they can and then back up to the surface. This activity can also be performed with or without fins.
Constant Weight – In this activity divers use control and power to push themselves down as far as they can next to the guided rope. During this discipline the diver is not allowed to touch the guided rope. Performed in open water, divers can either complete this activity with or without fins.
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