Freediving + Underwater Photography Course

Duration

6 day

Freediving

Your first step into the world of freediving

Underwater photography

Capture the silence beneath the surface

Price: $750

About the Experience

Wave 1

Theory session
Breathwork session
Equalization workshops
2 pool sessions
4 mobility & flexibility sessions
3 open water sessions

Photography course

Photography fundamentals: exposure, composition, and color balance underwater
Camera setup and maintenance for freediving conditions
Buoyancy, positioning, and movement control for steady shots
Light management: using natural light and filters effectively
Approaching marine life respectfully and safely
Photo storytelling: framing emotion and environment
Practical ocean sessions to apply techniques (Open water & Reef)
Review and editing of your best images

Must be 16 years old
Have a valid freediving certification
Be able to dive to 10m (33ft) in open water
Costa Rican Spearfishing License, you can purchase it online here

Call with your instructor
Training programs
Rental equipment
National park fees
Underwater videos
Transportation to and from the ocean
Water & snacks on the boat
Professional Camera Rig

Wave 1

Static Apnea: 1:30
Dynamic Apnea Bi-Fins: 30m
Free Immersion Dive: 12m
Constant Weight Dive: 12m
Rescue of Blacked Out Diver: 6m
Final Exam
200m non-stop swim

+90 five star reviews

I completed my free diving certification with Charleen, and it took a total of two days: the first day was spent in pool training, and the second in open water. I had an amazing time during the course, discovering new capabilities of my body....

I am SO grateful for my experiences with Freediving Uvita. My friend and I opted to do a freediving training with them, and then a visit to Caño island. They were helpful, accommodating, and a lot of fun to work with throughout the entire process.

Just got back from a spearfishing trip with the team. Great vibes all morning, I felt super safe and well-taken-care-of. Sylvain and the crew are the right team for the job, that's for sure. Also, speared 4 fish while getting to see 3 different reefs all in one morning! Epic!

Had an amazing day with this team! They were informative, fun, professional, and super encouraging. To be honest I was thinking of stopping after a few dives because I couldn’t get the hang of it at first. Sylvain offered me a new perspective, a visualization exercise and on my last dive I hit 10 meters. Highly recommended!

Wave 1 – Freediving Fundamentals

Discover the freedom of diving on a single breath. Wave 1 is your introduction to the world of freediving — where you’ll learn breathing techniques, safety skills, and relaxation methods to explore the ocean calmly and confidently.

Underwater Photography Course

This course blends photography and freediving, teaching you how to capture life beneath the surface with balance, awareness, and creativity. Develop your technique, refine your eye, and bring home images that reveal the beauty and emotion of the underwater world.

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