What does the Aida 2 Beginner Freedive Course include and what can I expect?

The course includes 14.5 hours of training over two days, covering safety techniques, relaxation methods, and practical freediving skills in both classroom and water sessions.

How long is the course and what is the daily schedule?

The course runs for two full days, typically with morning and afternoon sessions each day, totaling 14.5 hours of combined theory and in-water practice.

Who is eligible to participate in this freediving course?

The course is suitable for beginners aged 12 and older who are in good health and have a basic level of fitness; no prior freediving experience is required.

What should I bring or wear to the freediving course?

Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing; wetsuits and freediving gear are usually provided or available for rent.

Where do I meet for the course and what is the booking or cancellation policy?

The meeting point is in Honolulu at a designated dive center, confirmed upon booking; cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance typically receive a full refund or reschedule option.

Beginner freedivers practicing breath-hold techniques in ocean

Aida 2 Beginner Freedive Course

The AIDA 2 Beginner Freedive Course in Honolulu is a two-day program focusing on safety and technique. Training includes theory, confined water, and open-water depth diving near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon.

$425.00

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AIDA 2 Beginner Freedive Course Overview

The AIDA 2 Beginner Freedive Course is a comprehensive two-day program in Honolulu designed to teach safety, relaxation, technique, and confident progression in freediving. The course combines theory, confined-water skills, and open-water depth training.

Course Schedule

Day 1 runs from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM and includes theory, confined-water training, static and dynamic apnea, recovery breathing, buddy procedures, safety, and rescue skills. Day 2 runs from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and focuses on supervised open-water depth training near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon.

What You Will Learn

Students learn freediving breathing cycles, physiology, equalization, equipment, disciplines, and safety. Confined-water training covers apnea techniques, relaxation, finning, and rescue skills. Open-water sessions practice equalization, duck diving, vertical swimming, buoyancy, and depth safety.

Additional Information

The course price is $425. Maximum class sizes are 6 students on Day 1 and 4 on Day 2. The exact order of activities may vary based on conditions and student progress. The meeting point is near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki.

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