Maximum confined water depth for this course is 5m (16ft). For more information regarding pool/confined or open water click here.

• Be 18 years of age or older (16 or 17 years old with parent or guardian consent)
• Be able to swim at least 200m (220yds) non-stop or at least 300m (330yds) non-stop with mask, fins and snorkel.
• Sign medical form, liability waiver and FreediveMaui-rules document before course begin. 

STA: 2 minutes, DYNB: 40m (44yds). Theoretical exam-passing score is 75%. Demonstrate the learned skills.

Minimum Classroom Sessions (if teaching): 2 (minimum 3 hours total).
Minimum Knowledge Review Session (if self-study): 1 session of min. 90 min.
Minimum Confined Water Sessions: 2.
Course duration at least over 1 day. 

The static sessions in confined water are used to teach relaxation, breathing, buddy system and safety. The dynamic practice includes finning techniques, safety, equalization, duck dive, body positioning, turns and use of buoyancy. The freediving theory includes: Introduction to freediving, breathing cycle, basic physiology, equalization, techniques, safety, equipment and freediving Disciplines.

Active AIDA instructor or higher. With AIDA  protocols, we keep the highest standards, safety and quality. Thanks to smaller class sizes, we offer increased opportunities for support should the need arise. There is one active AIDA Pool Instructor (or higher level) for a maximum of 8 students in pool/confined water.

AIDA2 certification after passing the requirements for this course.