Pool Freediver Course
Divers trained
10+
Depth
5m
Days
1
Level
Beginner
THE ART OF HOLDING YOUR BREATH
Remember holding your breath as a kid and pretending the pool was the Ocean? Learning Pool Freediving is how you turn that pretense into real skills.
THE ART OF HOLDING YOUR BREATH
Remember holding your breath as a kid and pretending the pool was the Ocean? Learning Pool Freediving is how you turn that pretense into real skills.
Pool Freediver 101
Learning how to freedive for the first time can feel a little… well, breathless. The SSI Pool Freediver Course helps you learn the basics of breath control, streamlining your body while equalising, and staying calm underwater. And the best part, you get to dip your toes in this discipline of diving without committing to the open Ocean – all in shallow, confined waters with pool-like conditions that feel safe and friendly.
Your instructor will be with you every breath, guiding you through the skills which almost feel meditative. By the end, you won’t just have learned something new, you’ll feel more at ease in the water, and a little more at ease with yourself too.
Duration
1 Day
Minimum Age
12 Years
Prerequisite
Swimming
Dives
Minimum 4, with a chance of bonus dives!
ITINERARY
Pool Freediver 101
Prerequisites:
- It is mandatory to finish reading your course material BEFORE you arrive.
- Take a mandatory water fitness evaluation, which means
- Swimming 100 metres without any swim or buoyancy aids, or 200 metres with Mask, Fins, & Snorkel.
Knowing how to swim is a prerequisite as per Global standards for dive training. But, you don’t need to be a pro-level swimmer. Comfort in water & curiosity about the Ocean gets you halfway there!
Medical Form:
Before you dive, you’ll need to fill out a medical questionnaire. It is a self-check of your eligibility to dive.
If you do need a doctor’s clearance, we will guide you through it! Download the form now.
Age Limitations:
- The minimum age to become one with the Ocean on a single breath is 12 years.
Price:
- ₹15,000 per person, all inclusive
Pool Freediver 101
- We’ve got the essentials covered – study material, instructor charges, gear, training, certification, snacks & beverages on all training days, and taxes.
- Travel, meals, & stay are additional expenses.
Pool Freediver 101
Do I need to be a certified Scuba Diver to sign up for any freediving course?
- No, it’s not a prerequisite.
- Freediving and Scuba Diving are two different disciplines and don’t depend on each other.
- Think of it as a different way of being underwater: quieter, slower, and refreshingly gear-light.
Will I be taught any breathing exercises before the training?
- Yes, absolutely.
- Breathing is at the heart of freediving, and it’s built right into the course.
- And worry not, you’ll be guided through every second of it.
Does this course happen in a swimming pool?
- It can, but it doesn’t have to.
- You might be in a pool, or in calm, shallow waters by the shore that behaves just like one.
- Either way, the training will always be done in a controlled environment.
What is the difference between the Pool Freediver and the Basic Freediver programs?
- Think of Pool Freediver as the gentle introduction, and Freediver as the full experience.
- Pool Freediver is a pool-only certification focused on learning the basics in shallow depths. It’s perfect if you’re new, curious, or don’t want to dive deep just yet.
- The Freediver course, on the other hand, takes you into open water. It’s a complete certification that includes skill training and deeper dives.
- And if you start with Pool Freediver, you can always upgrade to Freediver later by completing the open-water sessions.
As a certified Pool Freediver, can I freedive in the open Ocean?
- Not on your own. Not just yet.
- You can snorkel freely and freedive with an instructor as a certified Pool Freediver.
- Buddy-only Ocean freediving comes with the Freediver certification.
Where do I access my course material?
- On the SSI App – your forever dive buddy. Available on Android & iOS. Phones & tablets. Or even a good ol’ browser.
- Theory, logs, certifications cards…this is your diver flex app, essentially!
ITINERARY
What do I pack for my dive trip?
What if my course doesn’t finish?
Can I Scuba dive and Freedive on the same trip?
Ready to Dive In?
One Breath, One Ocean Club
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