PADI Freediving Certification Course - $455
For everyone from surfers to swimmers and spearos, you will unleash you’re real potential to dive into Freediving world.
Course Content
Gifts
Pre-requistes
Performance Requirements
3 Days duration
- Theory review
- Dry breathing sessions
- Equalization exercice
- 4 mobility & flexibility sessions
- 2 pool sessions
- 2 open water sessions
- Call with your instructor : Get to know your instructor before you book your training. We want to make sure we are the right fit for you. Talk about your experience level, freediving goals, and struggles.
- Videos & Photos: During your training sessions, we like to take photos and or video for you. Ask about pricing and availability.
- Rental Equipment
- 15 Years Old
- No Previous Experience
- Static Apnea: 1:30
- Dynamic Apnea Bi-Fins: 25m
- Free Immersion Dive: 10m
- Constant Weight Dive:10m
- Rescue of Blacked Out Diver: 5m
- Final Exam
Very greatful for the opportunity and happy I grabbed it while visiting Costa Rica.
✨️Pura vida! ✨️
Charline started the day off with a bit of yoga/breathing exercises and we headed out on the boat. Charline was extremely patient and a very safe instructor. She helped me hit new depths and begin to overcome some bad habits from scuba diving.
Sylvain was an awesome guide on the reef. He gave a great overview of the fish we saw, he is very conscious of the fish populations and was a vigilant safety diver. We harvested plenty of delicious fish for our week in Costa Rica. The care taken to the fish was first class. From shot through gutting/bleeding and the fish being on ice is less than 5 minutes. Sylvain also shared an excellent ceviche recipe!
My fiance came along to snorkel and watch from the surface. She is still talking about the experience and maybe taking a free diving course in the future!
Last but certainly not least is the captain and crew. They were eagle eyed observers from the boat and never far from us in the water. Incredible attention to detail. This is truly a top notch operation and we will certainly be back. Next time we'll bring friends! Thank you so much!
From the very first phone call to all the extra effort that was done to make me a better and safer freediver (learner😄) I was in the best hands.
Charline, thanks so much for your patience with me and all the advice. It was great fun!
At freediving Uvita I always felt that they do it out of the passion and love for freediving which is contagious 😀
Safety and creating an understanding for it and the “art” of freediving is taken very seriously in a positive way 😊
So in short a great and eye opening experience through and through 🙂 I continue to tell people about it
Great freedivers, instructors and wonderful people, that love to share their passion and can get you addicted to the sport / activity of freediving:) a big fat thank you and all the best for your future.
See you again
Freediving Uvita offers great service, skilled and Bilingual guides, they have a great shop with all the gear you need including Spearguns, fins, goggles, wetsuits etc.
I took the wave 1 free diving course with Hans. He was so skilled and mindful in his teaching, practice and mentorship. I gained so much knowledge and confidence in the water in just a few days. Im feeling ready and stoked to do some spearfishing. Feeling welcomed to the community of Freediving Uvita. Thank you!
Left with a new PB 😊
Amazing training sessions in ocean and pool, will be back for a trip to Caño !!!
Thank you to the amazing instructors because you not only teach technique but also, prepare the body before with delicious stretching and breathing techniques, this change the game when you’re in the water. I learn the power of mindfulness found when you’re underwater trusting your body powers.
Highly recommended experience !
Overall, I learned so much and explored new limits within myself. In huge part because of the informative yet easy going nature of the team. It left a lot of room for encouragement without pressure. I would absolutely do it again, and recommend anyone wanting to explore the waters of Costa Rica to train with Freediving Uvita!
We had a truly magical time with the manta rays because we really came to meet them and it was done thanks to Sylvain and Charline who took great care,
Sylvain takes great photos, but, and that's why I only put 4 stars and not 5, none that concerned us with the rays and yet the opportunities were there, too bad for the most important memory of the session.. .
And also for the price, we found the outing too short, there was still a lot of time before fatigue and what was announced at the start,
at least an hour and I think it could have lasted even longer, it's dark at 5 p.m. and the road is long to cãno for maybe too...
But despite this the team is so great that we will come back with them next year because it is really worth the detour,
thank you sylvain and charline!
I had the immense pleasure of embarking on a freediving adventure with Freediving Center Uvita, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very outset, Charlene was instrumental, not just in the diving itself but in ensuring my journey to Uvita was seamless despite the logistical hurdles I faced.
Our diving day at Caño Island was a marvel; the underwater world there is alive with vibrant marine life and crystal-clear visibility—a diver's paradise. Charlene's professionalism shone through in the way she captured the experience. I now have two stunning videos and a plethora of photographs that she skillfully took, immortalizing my dive.
I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to dive with Charlene and the team. If you're seeking an unforgettable freediving experience, look no further. Freediving Center Uvita comes with my wholehearted recommendation.
The practice in open water or in the ocean takes place within the waters of the Marino Ballena National Park, which is an incredible place, with the best visibility and with luck you will also be able to see other animals such as dolphins, turtles, fish and even whales during the season.
The super professional instructor, patient and very clear with his instructions, in addition to always accompanying you and making you feel safe at all times and with him you can also obtain your certification, I totally recommend this experience with Free Diving Uvita and I assure you that you will fall in love with this
10/10
If you have any doubts, go for it, you don't take any risks!
I recently did the Level 1 freediver course here, and it was an incredibly fulfilling experience.
Charline and Sylvain, the instructors, were absolutely amazing. Their blend of professionalism and warmth was truly remarquable.
The course was well-structured, with the theoretical aspects presented in an organised and comprehensive manner. When it came to the practical sessions, they were incredibly reassuring, especially for someone new to freediving. Charline had this great balance between challenging us to push our limits while being keenly aware of our comfort zones, providing constant reassurance along the way.
I’m very excited to continue my freediving journey with them as my guides and instructors. Gracias :))
Indeed freediving uvita is a perfect option for anyone looking to learn the art of the free diving.
Beginner Freediving Course: Level 1 Freediving
The PADI Level 1 Freediving Certification Course is a course centered around the basics of freediving. It entails both theoretical instruction, as well practical training, and is the perfect foundation for learning the art of freediving.
We will teach you every aspect of water safety and correct breathwork. Whether you are an absolute beginner or just need some more basic skills, we’ve got you covered!
What To Expect
You’ll be taught diving theory, breath-holding, and correct techniques. You’ll learn about the effects of water pressure on your body and the proper equalization techniques.
Moreover, you’ll discover the best ways to calm the body and mind before a dive with stretching, relaxation, and visualization. This will help you prepare your body and mind for a smooth diving experience.
Diving is about more than just jumping into the water. It starts in the mind with a calm attitude and respect for the ocean and marine life. It requires knowledge about physics, physiology, and water safety.
You will not only get the skills you need to dive safely, but you’ll also learn the fundamentals of rescue diving and more.
Our patient instruction and training will take you through all the steps to becoming a certified freediver.
The Start Of An Exciting New Adventure In Freediving
After completion of our PADI Level 1 Freediving course, you’ll know the basics of good diving practices. By learning and practicing the proper freediving techniques, you should be able to reach a depth of 15-20 meters after this course. This is the foundation on which to build a more solid diving experience.


Guess what…
Professional pictures and/or videos are INCLUDED!
Make sure to leave Costa Rica with unforgivable souvenirs!
Rental Equipment
Don’t have your own equipment yet or you didn’t travel with it? No problem, use our brand new equipment during your course.

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