AIDA 2

Freediving Basics course

An ideal starting point for beginners with basic water experience.

The AIDA 2 freediving course is ideal for water-confident enthusiasts, such as snorkelers, hobby swimmers, scuba divers, and spearfishes. The certification process includes a theory exam and some basic performance requirements. The course is available at Wellfit Meydan, Deep Dive Dubai, or a private location*.

AIDA 2 freediving course in Dubai 4

AIDA 2 pool

Wellfit Meydan

AED 800 (a group of up to 8 people)

6 hours, 1 day

Self-study materials

2 hours of theory class

30 minutes "dry" exercises

1.5-hour breath hold development

1.5-hour finswimming development

1-hour safety skills development

Theory exam

❌ Deep diving skills development

❌ Equipment rental - extra AED 100 for a full set

❌ Certification fee - EUR 10 payable to AIDA International directly

❌ Flexible schedule

AIDA 2 freediving course in Dubai

AIDA 2 full

Deep Dive Dubai

AED 4000 (a group of up to 3 people)

15 hours, 3-4 days

Self-study materials

6 hours of theory class

1-hour "dry" exercises

1-hour breath hold development

2 hours of finswimming development

1-hour safety skills development

Theory exam

5 hours of deep diving skills development

Equipment rental

Certification fee

Flexible schedule

*Please note that the cost and the schedule of the AIDA 2 individual course or AIDA 2 course at a private location are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact me to get your pricing.

    • Good health (you will be required to complete a medical form);

    • Being able to swim 200m non-stop or 300m with mask, snorkel and fins;

    • Minimum age: 18 years old (or 16 with written consent from a parent or a guardian).

    • Basic physiology of freediving;

    • Freediving breathing cycle;

    • Equalization;

    • Freediving techniques;

    • Equipment;

    • Safety guidelines;

    • Freediving disciplines and records.

  • AIDA 2 pool

    Disciplines:

    • Breath hold – static apnea (STA);

    • ⁠⁠Diving with fins – dynamic apnea (DYNB);

    Techniques:

    • Swimming with mask, snorkel, and fins;

    • Breathing and relaxation;

    • Safety and rescue techniques.

    Additional skills:

    • Safety and rescue techniques;

    • Breathing and relaxation.

    AIDA 2 full – follows the same itinerary as AIDA 2 pool, with the addition of:

    Disciplines:

    • Deep diving with fins (CWTB).

    Techniques:

    • Duck diving;

    • ⁠⁠Equalization;

    • ⁠⁠Diving along the line;

    • ⁠⁠Bottom turn.

    Additional skills:

    • Safety and rescue in deep water.

  • AIDA 2 pool (Wellfit)

    • 75% score on a written theory exam;

    • 2 min static breath hold (STA);

    • 40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);

    • Certification fee.

    AIDA 2 full (Deep Dive Dubai)

    • 75% score on a written theory exam;

    • 2 min static breath hold (STA);

    • 40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);

    • Minimum 12-meter deep dive with fins (CWTB).

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