Basic Freediver Course
Divers Trained
10+
Depth
5 m
Days
1-2
Level
Beginner
THE OCEAN &
ITS ONE-BREATH WONDER
The Ocean presents differently when you arrive quietly. Freediving is about breath, calm, and moving gently enough that the underwater world forgets you’re a visitor.
THE OCEAN &
ITS ONE-BREATH WONDER
The Ocean presents differently when you arrive quietly. Freediving is about breath, calm, and moving gently enough that the underwater world forgets you’re a visitor.
No Tank, No Problem
Freediving isn’t loud or dramatic; it’s subtle, calm, and a little addictive. The SSI Basic Freediver course teaches you the foundations of freediving – you’ll learn breathing and relaxation techniques, equalization, and efficient movement underwater, with your instructor guiding you throughout. Training moves from confined water into the open Ocean, where every descent feels quieter and more personal than the last.
Doing this on a small island changes the experience in the best way. By the end, it’s not just about learning to freedive; it’s about feeling more at ease in the water, and a little more connected to the world around you.
Duration
1-2 Days
Minimum Age
10 Years
ITINERARY
No Tank, No Problem
Prerequisites:
- It is mandatory to finish reading your course material BEFORE you arrive.
- Take a mandatory water fitness evaluation, which means
- Swimming 25 metres without any swim or buoyancy aids.
Knowing how to swim is a prerequisite as per Global standards for dive training. But, you don’t need to be a pro-level swimmer. Comfort in water & curiosity about the Ocean gets you halfway there!
Medical Form:
Before you dive, you’ll need to fill out a medical questionnaire. It is a self-check of your eligibility to dive.
If you do need a doctor’s clearance, we will guide you through it! Download the form now.
Age Limitations:
- The minimum age to become one with the Ocean on a single breath is 10 years.
Price:
- ₹18,000 per person, all inclusive
No Tank, No Problem
- We’ve got the essentials covered – study material, instructor charges, gear, training, certification, snacks & beverages on all training days, and taxes.
- Travel, meals, & stay are additional expenses
No Tank, No Problem
Do I need to be a certified Scuba Diver to sign up for any freediving course?
- No, it’s not a prerequisite.
- Freediving and Scuba Diving are two different disciplines and don’t depend on each other.
- Think of it as a different way of being underwater: quieter, slower, and refreshingly gear-light.
Will I be taught any breathing exercises before the training?
- Yes, absolutely.
- Breathing is at the heart of freediving, and it’s built right into the course.
- And worry not, you’ll be guided through every second of it.
As a certified Basic Freediver, can I freedive in the open Ocean?
- Not on your own just yet.
- You can snorkel freely and freedive with an instructor as a certified Basic Freediver.
- Ocean freediving with a buddy can be done only after the full Freediver certification.
What is the difference between the Pool Freediver and the Basic Freediver programs?
- Pool Freediver is exactly what it sounds like: a pool-based introduction to Freediving. You learn the basics of apnea and movement on one-breath in a controlled & shallow environment.
- Basic Freediver builds on that by adding the challenge of the open Ocean. You refine technique, build on comfort levels, and start training like a freediver.
- If Pool Freediver is about learning the language, Basic Freediver is about starting to make full sentences underwater.
What do I pack for a dive trip?
- Bring the basics: a quick-dry towel, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle.
- Missed the basics? We have a DIVEShop – our retail store – which takes care of most diving essentials
- As for sunscreen, use reef-safe ones, BUT they aren’t exactly diver-friendly. Ask a diver friend why. Or, us 🙂
Where do I access my course material?
- On the SSI App – your forever dive buddy. Available on Android & iOS. Phones & tablets. Or even a good ol’ browser.
- Theory, logs, certifications cards… this is your diver flex app, essentially!
ITINERARY
What is the best time to dive in the Andamans?
What if my course doesn’t finish?
Okay, I’m hooked. How do I freedive in the Ocean?
Ready to Dive In?
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Open water Certification, 2015
