The goal of the Advanced Freediver Course is to introduce you to a whole different dimension in the world of freediving. Diving past 70 feet (21 meters) of depth requires a greater understanding of dive physiology and a smart approach toward the increasing ambient pressure. Over three days, you will gradually progress under the close guidance and supervision of your instructor. You’ll go from long static breath holds at the surface on day 1, to depth adaptation dives on day 2, to discovering your true aquatic potential by the end of the third day.
This course is aimed at freedivers who have completed the Freediver Course, or equivalent from another agency, and who want to take their freediving skills and depth capabilities to an entirely new level.
You will make the most out of this course if you can already dive to 70 feet (20 meters) and comfortably swim back to the surface after spending at least a few enjoyable seconds at depth. If you don’t feel that confident about your capabilities yet, we recommend that you sign up for a few training sessions before considering an Advanced certification course
The topics covered during the theory are:
• Mammalian dive response
• Stages of static apnea and long breath holds
• Pre-dive breathing specific for static apnea, pool and dry training
• Mental challenges and techniques to overcome them
• Advanced breathing technique for deep dives
• Exhale dives and body preparation for greater pressure
• Pool and dry training routines and safety
• Risks and safety considerations for deep dives
The schedule of the course is flexible to accommodate your goals, pace, and needs. A theory session (approximately 2 hours each) precedes the dive sessions of each day
Shallow Cenote Day 1:
• Dry breath hold exercises
• Body positioning for static apnea
• Maximum breath hold attempts
• Dynamic apnea practice
• Safety protocols and practice
Deep Cenote Day 2:
• Warm-up dives
• Pre-dive breathing for exhale dives
• Exhale dives to a maximum depth of 80 feet (25 meters)
• Residual volume equalization
• Full-lung dives to a maximum depth of 100 feet (30 meters)
Deep Cenote Day 3:
• Negative Pressure Static Apnea
• Body positioning for maximum relaxation and visualization
• Streamlining for freefall
• Full-lung dives to a maximum depth of 115 feet (35 meters)
• Advanced/deep underwater rescues
If you have the time and your travel itinerary allows, you can add another dive day to your course. This way, you have the option to distribute the course content into four shorter days each. You can use the extra dive day to refine specific skills or to use as a refresher of your level 1 course skills before learning the advanced techniques.
3 theory sessions, 1 confined water session, 2 cenote depth sessions (2-3 hours each)
Days typically run from 9 AM to 4 PM
3 theory sessions, 1 confined water session, 3 cenote depth sessions (2-3 hours each)
Days typically run from 9 AM to 3 PM
All in-water training takes place in spectacular cenotes near Tulum.
Small groups only.
Max student-instructor ratio is 4:1, but we strive to organize our courses so that it’s not more than 3:1
Private advanced courses are available as well. Reach out to get a quote for your dates!
• Instruction and in-water supervision
• Transportation from Tulum downtown
• Shared equipment: buoy, line, weights, belt, and lanyard
• Cenotes entry fees
• GoPro videos with technique review
• Level 2 international certification issued by Apnea Total
Not included:
• Freediving rental gear
Low volume mask, snorkel, freediving fins, and/or 5mm wetsuit are available for extra fees ($300mxn per day for the full kit)