FAQs - OceanSense Freediving

Frequently Asked Questions

Please browse our FAQs below, and if you have any questions contact us here.

Also known as breath hold diving or apnea, freediving is a recreational activity or sport that consist of diving underwater without using any SCUBA. 

The journey to learn freediving, starts with the fundamentals and understanding of the body mechanisms that we activate.

To learn more about this, and learn how to freedive, sign up to our Level 1 course.

PADI and SSI have options for Level 1 courses for students aged 12 years and older, with some limitations on depth. If you have any questions feel free to conatct us. 
 
For PADI Master or SSI Level 3 minimun age is 18 years old.

There is no maximum age restriction. As long as you have no freediving related medical conditions, you can participate in our courses!

If you unsure, always seek medical advice. You can download and print the the medical forms from this link.

If you are unsure if you are fit to freedive, you can download any of the following freediving medical forms in this link to help you have a better idea of your freediving fitness. Follow their instructions and you will have your answer, if you need to have a medical clearance, please make sure you have it before the course starts. Feel free to give us a call anytime.

Although it is better to have your own, we can provide you with all the gear. Just select the rental equipment options when you book

- Mask and Snorkel
- Wetsuit (5mm)
- Long fins
- Rubber weightbelt
- Weights

Yes we have all gear:

Mask and Snorkel: We rent them both for $10 a day if paid in advance.
Wetsuit: We rent 5mm for $15 a day if paid in advance.
Long fins: We rent them for $15 a day if paid in advance.
Rubber weightbelt: We rent it for $10 a day if paid in advance.
Weights: Can borrow from us, no cost.

You only need adequate swimming skills and have no medical conditions related to Freediving.
 
No prior experience with snorkelling, skin diving or freediving is required.

Autonomous training in freediving means practicing without an instructor. You’ll be paired with other certified freedivers, so  you need to be confident safetying other fellow certified freedivers.

Learn to freedive with expert instructors & small classes in a safe and supportive environment.