PADI Scuba diving advanced open water course at Caño Island
Caño Island is a prime scuba diving spot. But to really enjoy the water as only an ocean native could, a scuba diving course is your best bet. Lucky for you, we offer advanced scuba diving courses that are comprehensive, fun, and educational.
Experience the underwater paradise of Caño Island with this advanced open water course. Learn about deep diving, gain experience, and enjoy the awe-inspiring world of Caño Island.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
What You'll Learn
Advanced Diving
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Experience & Confidence
The PADI advanced open water course is a comprehensive course that will up your scuba diving skills.
Diving deeper can be daunting but with this course, we’ll prepare you as well as we can before taking you into the ocean. You will learn advanced diving techniques and then put them into practice.
During this course, you will learn about underwater navigation by using a compass and other navigation tools. You’ll also learn about gauging distance underwater, how to handle your buoyancy and how to find your bearings deep underwater.
As you take on more dives, you’ll gain experience. It will make you more confident in the water, which in turn will make you more relaxed. You’ll be able to enjoy the ocean like never before.
The classes will have a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment that makes learning easy. When you are done with the advanced course, you will know more about the ocean, marine life, and yourself than you ever could have imagined.
Experience Freediving And All Its Wonders
Get Your Advanced Scuba Diving Certification
Improve your scuba diving skills with the PADI advanced scuba diving course. With the help of our experienced and professional instructors, you will be able to enjoy more diving opportunities and boost your confidence in and outside the water.
Come join our fun and in-depth advanced diving course, learn safely with the support of our team, and enjoy the Caño Island ocean to the fullest!
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Absolute awesome people! Just the best experience, would recommend to everyone!
Amazing crew and knowledge! Their trainings are amazing, everything very professional!
I finally took the first step into freediving and I could not have chosen better people to help me doing so.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 :DSafety 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 itGreat 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 is the best way to get out on the water and experience the South Pacific Coast. Im so stoked to have had the opportunity to go out with this crew.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!
I participated in the Advanced Spearo course with Freediving Uvita and am so glad I went this route. The knowledge passed to me from my instructor Sylvain was not only helpful, but included things I wouldn’t have thought about had I just tried going out on my own. Not only did I learn local fish hunting tactics, but I was able to get in the water and hunt to gain first hand experience with how the fish react and move when in the open water and within the reef. I was able to get fish for dinner which was a very fulfilling dinner knowing we worked so hard to make the ethical catches. I look forward to more trips and more training for free diving to help me improve in both areas. I could not recommend them more!
We tried freediving for the first time and did the discovery dive, which was perfect for beginners. Charlene explained everything very clearly and thoroughly and we started slowly and worked our way down to 10 m with no prior experience. The experience was great! 🙂
Had a brilliant day out at Caño Island with the Freediving Uvita crew last last week. Seb was super knowledgeable about the local wildlife and knew all the spots to look for turtles and sharks. The boat , equipment and safety were excellent. A great crowd of people to spend the day with. Big thanks to Seb, Charline, Hans ,Sylvain and the rest of the crew. Highly recommend getting in touch if you’re in Uvita or nearby.
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!
Provided everything needed, helpful and professional. Everyone working was very friendly as well.Left with a new PB 😊
What an amazing experience taking the first certification with Freediving Uvita. Charline and Sylvain are a great team, and their new boat was great to experience for these dives. Charline was my instructor and she is great. She has such a calm personality which really helped while I was out in the ocean and processing the small reminders to feel comfortable and confident in Freediving. Uvita is a really special place to experience Freediving. Looking back at the jungle as you ride the boat is pretty surreal!
I visited because I needed a swimming cap for body surfing. Nice shop with friendly staff. They don't always open up at 7:30 a.m. so call first if you're coming early.
I made the Freediving PADI Level I course. On the first day during the pool session, I had the opportunity to push my limits beyond what I believed was possible for me. Charline had the right approach with patience and motivation, so I could achieve the requirements. During the dive in the ocean on the second day, I haven't achieved the 10 m deep dive requirement. But it was just because I listened to my body's limits and that is also what you are encouraged to do from the beginning. All in all, it was an amazing experience and I'm looking forward to reach the depth of 10 m when I'm ready.
Talented and friendly team at freediving Uvita !Amazing training sessions in ocean and pool, will be back for a trip to Caño !!!
Beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and made us feel save all the time! ✨ highly recommend it 🙏🏻🦈🐋🐠🪼🐙
They are the best, best energy, vibes and knowledge. I am happy to have a cool team at Uvita. Let’s keep training!!!! Come and join
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!
Thank You so much to the Team of Freediving Uvita, it was my first experience with free diving and all the instructions , preparation of the body, the whole experience was amazing.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 !
Amazing experience and training with Charline. Thanks so much for your patience and big smile and positivity at any time ! Looking forward coming back and train with freediving uvita ❤️
Charline was awesome! My daughter and I did the Padi freediving certification course. First day was dry land training and some pool time. Second day was open water training in the ocean. Thought Charline was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make this a great experience. Equipment was in good condition and the boat crew did a great job too. Would definitely recommend Freediving Uvita.
I was so happy to discover that there is freediving in Uvita!! I went with my husband and the amazing team on a trip to Caño Island. We had amazing visibility and saw fantastic wildlife including big colourful fish and sharks. A few weeks later we also did Level 1 Certification. Everything was clearly and beautifully explained and facilitated. We will definitely be diving with Freedive Uvita again if we are around.
My husband and I had the great pleasure of experiencing both the pool discovery and Cano Island session with Freediving Uvita by Charlene and Sylvain. Charlene's guidance during the pool discovery session was invaluable. She has showed us techniques for breathwork, fin usage, and relaxation. The following day, our journey to Cano Island exceeded all expectations. 🙂 We had two diving sessio and a nice pit stop on the island. We were impressed by the kindness, professionalism and support provided by Charlene and Sylvain. The tour included a delicious lunch and local alcohol-free drinks and snacks. What truly set this apart from a tipical 'tourist experience' was the sense of community fostered by our hosts and the relaxation experienced while exploring the depths of the ocean. On top it off, we have received high-quality photos and videos provided afterwards! Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and we would love to return to practice with our hosts! A huge thanks to Charlene and Sylvain for this experience - we wish them continued success!!
Amazing and stress free trip out to Cano island with Freediving Uvita. Aside from the incredibly clear waters and beautiful things to look at, they also take incredible video and photos during the trip. Highly recommend them for an incredible experience.
I did the freediving PADI course with Charlene and appreciate the professional approach and passion for marine life that she shares - its been also great pleasure to go on a trip to Cano Island with Silvan and Charlene - the experience of swimming with giant mantas and pictures that followed was special and still carries me.
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. I highly recommend coupling the training with a visit/tour of Caño island because you are able to expand your freediving practice, feel more comfortable with the gear, get to know the boat crew, and connect with a lot of marine life. We saw sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and tons of amazing fish. We also received beautiful underwater footage as part of our booking at no additional cost which was awesome!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!
Really a great team, very friendly, very professional.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 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. Charleen was clear and patient in her explanations, always ready to repeat and demonstrate drills if needed. Most importantly, I felt safe and comfortable with her, and I'm excited to continue diving with Freediving Uvita.
Very good time spent with Charline, a very professional and educational instructor! THANKS !
Amazing experience ! Charline and Sylvain are the bomb, and their love and dedication to Freediving is apparent. I highly recommend Freediving Uvita and I’ll definitely be back to further my knowledge. Thank you Charline and Sylvain. Pura Vida !!!! 🤙🏽
A Breathtaking Journey with Freediving Center UvitaI 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 day diving trip was awesome! You could feel, that Charline and Sebas are very passionate about the ocean and care about the local community. I loved the experience. Thank you!
If you are looking for a professional and fun freediving school in Costa Rica this is it!! I can highly recommend booking a training and freediving adventure with them. I had a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for making my Costa Rica trip extra special.
Our day diving with Charline and Sylvian was one of the highlights of our trip here in Costa Rica. We spent the day diving at Caño island with a group of freedivers. The day was awesome and we saw dolphins, turtles and brown boobys on the boat ride over.Their amazing local guide Sebas had tons of knowledge to share. We got very lucky and dove with many sea turtles and reef sharks. To top it all off they got a bunch of amazing photos of us diving that we will cherish. Can’t recommend these two enough!
The folks at Freediving Uvita provide a superb and highly personal experience. They are engaged with the ocean and with their community. As a new freediver, I feel tremendously lucky to have been taught and certified by Charline. She’s fantastic.
Super recommended for all those people who want to start or know more about free diving; I took a two-day course (1 day pool session, 2 day open water in the ocean) on the recommendation of a friend as a beginner without having any knowledge of the subject and I really enjoyed and learned a lot thanks to the instructor Silvany, an experience that without I certainly want to repeat where you will learn several techniques that will help you improve in just a couple of days.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 this10/10
Sylvain and Charlene are amazing. Very knowledgable teachers and great overall experience. Freediving is an amazing sport especially when taught by these masters.
A big thank you to Charlène and Sylvain for the very professional and friendly welcome! I felt well supported and safe to try freediving for the first time. Having never practiced a sport of this type, I had difficulty with the basics but Charlène and Sylvain were able to be educational, patient and involved, thank you very much!If you have any doubts, go for it, you don't take any risks!
Amazing!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 :))
Sylvain and Charline are super nice people with good energy 🌞 Charline explained everything so well to me and the lessons were not too serious so I had so much fun learning. I loved the sessions with her and she was super patient with everything. Definitely recommend 🫶🏻
So happy I found you! Not only am I getting out into the ocean and learning new skills (and getting certified!), but also now part of a great little community in the area to learn and go on adventures with. Big thanks to Charline and Sylvain 🙂
Sylvain and Charline are caring and professional instructors. They happily pass on their passion for Free Diving to us! The equipment for the course is of high quality! The place is fabulous! I love training with them!
I have a lot of fun and learn techniques of freediving that are changing my life! Charline and Sylvain are amazing 💙
Great place to learn (pool session) and dive! Richard and Charlene are lots of fun and good instructors. The canõ Island Freedive site are well worth it. We had amazing visibility and had a great time!
Freediving Uvita in Costa Rica offers an exceptional training experience that combines the importance of proper breathing techniques, incremental physical training, and a fun, supportive environment. Their expert instructors guide you through mastering breath control, while gradually challenging your limits. The camaraderie among participants fosters a warm and encouraging atmosphere. With Costa Rica's stunning marine life as your backdrop, Freediving Uvita creates unforgettable memories while expanding your free diving skills. I look forward to getting back in the water with Sylvain and Charline!
I had a great experience with my freediving course. Charline and Sylvain always takes the time for each student and I love the beautiful surroundings where we practice. I met so many great people through this. I would definitely recommend 😃
The club is a great way to meet new people from the community, even if you’re just passing through. Sylvain and Charlene explain the techniques very thoroughly and easy to understand. Then they provide feedback for corrections. Excited to be learning proper free diving techniques and having fun!
Freediving Uvita is a wonderful introduction to freediving and has given me all of the confidence and skill to freely explore the ocean. Sylvain and Charline are excellent instructors who bring a balance of enthusiasm and professionalism to the pool sessions so people of all levels can enjoy the experience. I’m so grateful to have discovered Freediving Uvita!
Excellent local club for freediving practice sessions and ocean trips! I've really enjoyed training and diving with Sylvain and Charline. They provide great gear and instruction, highly recommended.
Had an awesome introduction to freediving this week! Stoked and definitely doing more lessons/courses here! Can only recommend it! 🙂
The freediving course with Sylvain and Charline has been life changing for me! There are so many benefits from freediving, but the biggest for me has to be the level of peace and oneness that you can experience. Sylvain and Charline help make this possible by being super calm and peaceful themselves. They have a beautiful energy, and with their knowledge and skills, I felt super supported when I was in the water with them. If you want to take your freediving to the next level, this is the place to do it!
Amazing experience at Freediving Uvita! Charline and Sylvain are excellent instructors and will make you love freediving 👌 Moreover, I met really cool and nice people during the lessons. I really recommend it!
thanks to the trainings with sylvan and Charlyn i have been avaible to improve my time underwater in freediving and now i can go easy down to 30 meters. this free diving trainig also help me in my surfing activities.Indeed freediving uvita is a perfect option for anyone looking to learn the art of the free diving.
Sylvain and Charline are great teachers! I discovered free diving thanks to them. Super professional as well. I recommend them 💯
This is the best thing I've done all year. Really look forward to going every week. Sylvain and Charline are great, patient instructors. Love, love, love it!
Super knowledgeable and fun trainers who genuinely care for their team of learners. Charline and Sylvain are incredibly communicative both in preparation for and during classes. So grateful to be a part of this community they are building!
I highly recommend freediving with Charline & Sylvain. They are professional, knowledgeable, and the most importantly safety conscious while being very down to earth people. If you want to train freediving or explore Cano Island this is the place to do it!
