PADI Advanced Freediver
The PADI Advanced Freediver Course is designed for divers who want to take their freediving depth and skills to the next level.
By diving deeper and staying longer underwater, you’ll experience the true freedom and appeal of freediving in a more profound way.
Who Is This Course For?
Healthy individuals aged 15 and older who hold a PADI Freediver certification
Freedivers who want to seriously develop and refine their freediving skills
Certified freedivers ready to challenge themselves with deeper dives
How Long Does It Take?
Typically 3 days
Includes theory sessions, confined-water training, and open-water dives
What Will You Learn?
Safe and efficient freediving techniques to a maximum depth of 24 meters
More effective breathing techniques and advanced equalization methods
Techniques for longer dive times and deeper mental focus
Advanced safety skills and improved emergency response abilities
Effective and safe communication with your dive buddy
What Do You Need to Bring?
Swimsuit, personal toiletries, reef-safe sunscreen
Freediving-specific equipment (long fins, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, etc. — rental available)
Your PADI Freediver certification card
Photo ID and a medical statement (completed at the start of the course)
What Can You Do After Completion?
Freedive safely and confidently to depths of up to 24 meters
Enjoy more relaxed and efficient underwater activity using advanced freediving techniques
Explore and adventure at freediving sites around the world
Progress to higher-level courses such as PADI Master Freediver