How long is the course and what is the schedule?

The course lasts 4 hours and typically runs as a single session at the scheduled time, starting from the meeting point in Honolulu.

Who is eligible to participate in this freediving course?

The course is suitable for beginners aged 15 and older, with a reasonable level of fitness; no prior diving experience is required.

What should I bring or wear to the freediving course?

Participants should wear swimwear, bring a towel, sunscreen, and any personal snorkeling gear if preferred; wetsuits and equipment are usually provided.

Where is the meeting point and what is the cancellation policy?

The meeting point is 424 Nahua Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815; cancellations or rescheduling are free if made at least 48 hours in advance.

Beginner freediving certification course in Hawaii waters

Hawaii AIDA Freedive Beginner and Certification

Q: What does the Hawaii AIDA Freedive Beginner and Certification course include?

The course includes 4 hours of professional breath-hold diving training with certified instructors, covering safety, techniques, and basic freediving skills, culminating in an AIDA beginner certification.

Hawaii AIDA Freedive Beginner and Certification course at Waikiki Dive Center offers safe, structured training for breath-hold diving. Classes include classroom, confined-water, and open-water sessions.

$215.00

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AIDA Freedive Certification Course in Hawaii

The AIDA freedive certification course at Waikiki Dive Center introduces students to breath-hold diving through a safe and structured program led by certified professional instructors. Freediving is the purest form of diving, requiring no heavy equipment, just the diver’s breath and connection with the ocean.

The course combines classroom instruction, confined-water training, and open-water sessions. Students learn breath-hold physiology, proper breathing and relaxation techniques, equalization methods, static and dynamic apnea, efficient finning, buddy procedures, rescue skills, and mental focus.

Course Details

Classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays with an average duration of 3.5 to 4 hours. Check-in for confined water training is at 6:30 AM, and for open water or beginner sessions at 9:30 AM at 424 Nahua Street, Honolulu. Groups are limited to 3 participants for personalized instruction.

Age Range: 16+.

Cancellation Policy: Free rescheduling or cancellation with 48 hours’ notice.

Price From: $215.

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