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PADI Basic Freediver course participant practicing breath-hold techniques at the surface with Dive Desk Male' and the Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi in the Maldives.
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Learn breath-hold basics and explore underwater on a single breath.

Surface skills first—then dive deep!

Basic Freediver

⌛ Age 12+       🕗 1 day       🗓️ Begin Anytime       📍2 Locations

Course Details

The PADI Basic Freediver course is the ideal first step into freediving, teaching breath-hold techniques, safety procedures, and the thrill of exploring underwater on a single breath, building a solid foundation for future training.
🔸Prerequisites: No prior experience required, minimum age 12, ability to swim
🔸Time: 1 day
🔸Certification: Goal is to achieve static apnea time of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea distance of 25 metres (80 feet).

What To Expect

🔸Confined water session to practice breath-hold techniques
🔸Training in static apnea (holding your breath while stationary)
🔸Training in dynamic apnea (swimming underwater on a single breath)
🔸Buddy procedures and safety protocols
🔸Receive your PADI Basic Freediver eCard on completion.

What Is Included

✅ Knowledge development through eLearning
✅ Shallow-water sessions
✅ Certification fee

Book Now

📍Dive Desk Male' & Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi

📩info@divedesk.mv 📲+960 7979098

Our Locations

Dive Desk logo – PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Male', Maldives.

📍 Male', Capital City

PADI Five Star Dive Centre

Maldivian Academy of Diving logo – PADI 5 Career Development Center in Himmafushi, Maldives.

📍 Himmafushi, North Male' Atoll

PADI Five Star Career Development Centre

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