FREEDIVING COURSES
IN SHARM EL SHEIKH

SAFE, EFFICIENT AND PERSONALIZED
Start your freediving course with us and unlock the magic of the underwater world. Regardless of your current level, our freedive courses are a gateway to harness your potential and equip you with the knowledge and techniques required for safe, comfortable apnea diving.

Our education is not just a learning process, it helps you conquer fears, build confidence, and explore new depths - a journey of self-growth, freedom, and unity with nature.

THREE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF EACH EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MEDICAL COMMITTEE
Each course is compiled taking into account the recommendations of doctors and the medical committee, as well as taking into account the age group and characteristics of a child or adult organism.
EXTRA BONUSES
All students can receive free video materials with underwater footage immediately on the day of the dive. And buy processed photos with an additional fee (20 euros).
Each program merges theory with practice and in-water exercises, ensuring not just learning, but actual skill application.
PRACTICE AND THEORY
Beginners are encouraged to consider the AIDA 1 introductory basic program, tailored for those embarking on their initial journey in apnea diving. This course delivers comprehensive theoretical knowledge. Alternatively, diving directly into the more intensive level 2 is an option, which presents expanded information and increased in-water practice.

Where to start your training?

Breath-holding as a key skill

One key ability you acquire during these training sessions is breath-holding. It not only allows you to dive to great depths but also ensures peace and relaxation underwater.

Dive deeper and stay longer

After mastering the initial level, you are able to continue your freediving training course, deepening your skills and knowledge. In the advanced programs, you'll learn more about techniques that help achieve greater depths and improve your physical condition for maximum underwater efficiency.

How much does it cost?

Course costs depends on the program you choose. We aim to make apnea accessible to everyone, so our prices are competitive in the market. You can find information on the cost of each program below on this page.

ADULT EDUCATION:

120 € (includes certification and equipment rental)
Freediving beginner courses

AIDA 1 «INTRODUCTION TO FREEDIVING»

COST
  1. Theoretical Part: Learning about the mechanisms of the human body during breath-hold, methods of equalization, other important aspects.
  2. Breathing Exercises: Mastery of proper breathing techniques and methods to increase the vital capacity of the lungs.
  3. Relaxation of Body and Mind: Techniques for quickly achieving deep relaxation and entering a state of calm.
  4. Practical Part: Application of knowledge through practice of diving techniques in open water, using a buoy and rope for safety and training efficiency.
DURATION
One day
  • Be over 18 years of age (16 or 17 with parental permission).
  • Be able to swim at least 100 m without stopping.
PREREQUISITES:

AIDA 2 «FREEDIVER»

  1. Theoretical Part: Acquaintance with the breath-holding cycle, study of physiological fundamentals, mastery of various techniques, and learning about safety rules, equipment and disciplines of breath-hold diving.
  2. Breathing Exercises: Mastery of diaphragmatic breathing to increase inhalation depth and practice of techniques to extend breath-hold beyond two minutes.
  3. Static and Dynamic Pool Training: Improvement in breath-holding ability and learning of efficient underwater swimming techniques, forming a foundation for safe and effective apnea diving.
  4. Sea Sessions: Practice of essential skills, including equalization, duck dive, diving along the rope, maintaining proper body position, performing turns, and managing buoyancy.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Freediving course
1. Hold your breath for at least 2 minutes.
2. Swim 40 m in dynamic apnea.
3. Make comfortable dives to a depth of 12 to 20 m.
250 € (includes certification and equipment rental)
COST
  • Be over 18 years of age (16 or 17 with parental permission).
  • Be able to swim at least 200 m non-stop without fins or at least 300 m non-stop with mask, fins and snorkel.
PREREQUISITES:
DURATION
Two and half days

AIDA 3 «ADVANCED FREEDIVER»

Freediving training course
  1. Theoretical Part: In-depth study of human physiology, barotrauma, free-fall, Frenzel method of pressure compensation, shallow water blackouts, buoyancy, surface intervals between dives and freediver ethics. Learning rescue scenarios at depth and providing assistance at the surface, as well as understanding risks and ways to minimize them.
  2. Acquiring New Skills: Learning advanced diving techniques to depths beyond 20 m and comfortably mastering dives up to 30 m.
  3. Skill Practice: Practicing skills in disciplines: static apnea, dynamic apnea with fins and no-fins, swimming along the rope and constant weight diving.
  4. Practical Part: Performing dives from 24 to 30 m deep using new techniques, which will consolidate skills and increase confidence underwater.
350 € (includes certification)
  • Be over 18 years of age (16 or 17 with parental permission).
  • Be able to swim at least 200 m non-stop without fins or at least 300 m non-stop with mask, fins and snorkel.
  • Have completed the level 2 or have completed the Crossover Evaluation if crossing over from another agency
PREREQUISITES:
COST
DURATION
Three and half days
AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
1. Hold your breath for at least 2 minutes 45 seconds.
2. Swim 55 m in dynamic apnea.
3. Make comfortable dives to a depth of 24 to 30 m.

AIDA 4 «MASTER FREEDIVER»
(ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR)

AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Freediving courses Sharm el Sheikh
1. Hold your breath for at least 3 minutes 30 seconds.
2. Swim 70 m in dynamic apnea.
3. Make comfortable dives to a depth of 32 to 38 m.
COST
  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have completed the level 3 or have completed the Crossover Evaluation if crossing over from another agency
  • Have completed a course in First Aid with CPR within the last two years
PREREQUISITES:
DURATION
Four and half days
  1. Theoretical part: Delve into the intricacies of FRC (Functional Residual Capacity) dives on passive exhalation, the nuances of lung packing, and the depths at which the Frenzel equalization method becomes challenging. Master the Mouthfill technique and deepen your understanding of barotrauma, decompression sickness, and nitrogen narcosis. Gain the expertise needed to partner effectively and assist instructors.
  2. Breathing practices and relaxation: Embrace advanced stretching, breathing and relaxation methods. Integrate nutrition and training specifically tailored to meet the needs of freedivers.
  3. Acquisition of new skills: Develop the proficiency to manage equipment in open water, navigate using a buoy, tie knots, and braid ropes with various techniques. Become adept at handling a lanyard, crafting a safe bottom weight from weights, and setting depths and markers on a dive line.
  4. Practical part: Gain the ability to dive to depths of 32 to 38 m and to perform warm-ups and offer coverage to students during their sessions in the pool or open water.
470 € (includes certification)

YOUTH EDUCATION:

freediving kids

BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD DOLPHIN
FOR CHILDREN 6-11 YEARS OLD AND JUNIOR PROGRAM FOR TEENS 12-15 YEARS OLD

DURATION AND PRICE OF THE COURSE
JUNIOR PROGRAM - TEENAGERS
12-15 YEARS OLD
Duration: 3 days
Cost: 250 €
Duration: 4 days
Cost: 300 €
BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD DOLPHIN - CHILDREN
6-11 YEARS OLD
The program of study is selected in an individual format, taking into account the characteristics and age of the child. The programs were developed with the help of:
  • Head of the Medical Committee.
  • Sports medicine physician.
  • Sports psychologist.

The main goal of children's programs is confident and safe behavior in the water when diving and swimming. Children are not taught to hold their breath and freediving,
The emphasis is on breath control.

MAIN POINTS OF YOUTH PROGRAMS:

Dive method by pulling
on the rope
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Physiology: the structure of the
ears and sinuses
Marine Environment: Ethics and Engagement, Partnerships
Effective underwater swimming techniques
Diving equipment care
and maintenance
Water pressure and pressure compensation
Diving method with fins and
duck dive
Body position and finning technique
Safety rules in the water and on the shore
Buoyancy: floating and sinking objects
Breathing exercises,
recovery

Reviews about our work

These courses are designed to ensure the safety and comfort of every student under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You'll be able to explore your physical and emotional boundaries, develop concentration and relaxation skills, learn to feel your body and the ocean around it. You'll learn to understand and respect the underwater world, this experience can become the beginning of a deeper relationship with the sea.

Wherever you are on your journey to mastery, we invite you to join us. We uncover new horizons, deepen your knowledge and skills, help you reach new depths in this fascinating sport. Your journey into the underwater world begins here, with Apnetica!

Start your apnea journey with us!

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Freediving
Sharm el Sheikh, Sharks Bay Oasis
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