Beginner Freediving Course in Oahu

Oahu, USA
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Train toward your AIDA 2 certification on a two-day AIDA 1+2 beginner freediving course in Waikiki, Oahu. Learn breathing and relaxation, equalization, buddy procedures, safety and rescue skills, confined-water techniques, and open-water diving with AIDA Instructor Trainer and underwater photographer Mitch Brown. The certification depth requirement is 12 meters; training may progress to a maximum of 20 meters (65 feet), according to conditions, comfort, and demonstrated ability. Reaching 20 meters is not required or guaranteed. Fins, mask, snorkel, and a weight belt are provided, along with one to two underwater photos. Wetsuits are not included; arrange a rental in advance if needed. Certification is awarded only after successfully completing all applicable theory, confined-water, open-water, safety, rescue, and performance requirements.

What's included

  • Two days of AIDA-certified freediving instruction
  • Fins, mask, snorkel, and weight belt are provided.
  • One to two professional underwater photos
  • Wetsuit, food, drinks, and transportation are not included

What to expect

Over two days, learn safe freediving through instructor-led theory, confined-water practice, and open-water training. Usual times are Day 1, 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, and Day 2, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM; follow the times confirmed for your booked dates. Meet near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki. Practice breathing and relaxation, static and dynamic apnea, equalization, duck diving, body position, finning, turns, buoyancy, buddy procedures, safety, and rescue skills. The AIDA 2 certification depth requirement is 12 meters; maximum training depth is 20 meters (65 feet). Training depends on ocean conditions, safety, comfort, and demonstrated ability. Reaching 20 meters is neither required nor guaranteed. Booking and attendance do not guarantee certification, which requires successful completion of all applicable theory, confined-water, open-water, safety, rescue, and performance requirements.

Prerequisites: Age 18+, or 16–17 with parent or guardian consent. Swim 200 m nonstop without fins, or 300 m nonstop with mask, fins and snorkel. Be comfortable in the water and able to speak and read English.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki. The exact meeting spot at the lagoon will be provided in your booking confirmation.

End point

Meet at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki. The exact meeting spot at the lagoon will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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