Beginner Freediver Course in Shoal Bay

• PFI Freediver Certification
• Pool & ocean line training
• Equipment hire option
• Small group coaching
• Digital eLearning materials

Before You Arrive
Complete your dive medical, waivers & PFI eLearning at home before your course starts.
Learn the theory at your own pace so we can spend more time doing the fun part once you arrive.

Day 1 — Theory + Ocean Line Dive
We begin with freediving theory, covering physiology, pressure, breathing, equalisation, safety systems and rescue principles.
You’ll then move into the ocean for your first line dive session, focusing on relaxation, body position, controlled descents and equalising practice.

Day 2 — Pool Training + Ocean Line Dive + Debrief
Day two includes pool-based training for static and dynamic breath-hold skills, helping you improve efficiency, confidence and comfort in the water.
You’ll then return to the ocean for further line diving, depth progression, buddy procedures and final skill development.
We finish with a full course debrief, where your instructor will review your progress and sign you off as a certified freediver if all course requirements are met.

• PFI

• English

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To achieve certification participants must complete:

• Minimum open water depth: 10m
• Maximum course depth: 20m
• Static breath hold: 1 minute 30 seconds
• Continuous swim: 200m

Suitable for non-certified freedivers ages 16 (with Parental Consent) and above. No prior diving experience necessary but must be able to swim 200 meters unassisted and non-stop in open water setting.

Not suitable for pregnant women or anyone that has a history of certain medical conditions (especially those affecting the respiratory, circulatory, or nervous systems—e.g., severe asthma, epilepsy, recent major surgery, or heart conditions)

A completed Medical Statement is required. If any "Yes" answers are marked, a physician's written clearance is mandatory.

Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.