Courses

Unleash your potential underwater with our comprehensive freediving courses! Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the ocean's beauty or an experienced diver aiming to push your limits, we have the perfect course for you. Learn the art of breath-hold diving safely and efficiently with expert guidance.

Intro to freediving
(Pool ONLY)2hrs

An introduction to Freediving in the pool, where you get to try the basics of holding your breath and finning while holding your breath in a safe and comfortable environment like a pool.

Learn essential breathwork and mental techniques that freedivers use to prepare you for your breath-hold dive, along with physical skills such as efficient finning and no-fins diving.

    • Complete beginners who are curious about freediving and would like to try it without commitment

    • Snorkelers looking to enhance their underwater experience.

    • Water sports enthusiasts (like surfers, mountain climbers, kayakers) wanting to learn breath-hold techniques.

    • Corporate teams seeking a unique and exciting team-building activity

    • Anyone who loves the ocean and wants to explore it safely.

    • Breath Control Techniques: Learn the fundamentals of breathing and relaxation techniques to maximize your breath-hold time

    • Dynamic Apnea (swimming underwater) Introduction: Experience the thrill of swimming a distance underwater on a single breath, boosting your confidence in the water

    • Streamlining Body Positioning and finning technique: Master proper body posture and movement for efficient underwater swimming

    • Note: Safety skills are not included in this course and certification is not provided

  • 3 Hours

    • 0.5 Theory

    • 0.5hr Dry Practice

    • 1hr In-water Pool Practice

  • SGD150

    Includes equipment like fins, mask and snorkel. Wetsuit can be rented for $15 if you tend to get cold easily

Freediver

The Freediver Course covers the same fundamentals as the Basic Freediver Course but takes your skills to the next level, allowing you to safely explore depths of up to 20 meters under expert guidance.

Over three days, you’ll master essential mental and physical techniques for efficient diving. Gain the confidence to dive deeper while ensuring safety and comfort throughout the experience.

    • Beginners who want to learn freediving with a structured approach, from pool basics to open water.

    • Snorkelers looking to dive deeper and explore the underwater world with confidence.

    • Water enthusiasts eager to learn breath-hold techniques and safety skills.

    • Those interested in a mindful and adventurous experience in the ocean.

    • Anyone curious about freediving and ready to progress to a depth of 20 meters in a safe and supportive environment.

    • Day 1: Pool Session

      • Mental Techniques: Relaxation and breath control to prepare for breath-hold dives.

      • Physical Techniques: Efficient finning and no-fins diving for streamlined movement.

      • Physics and Physiology of Freeediving: Understanding and utilizing out body’s resources.

      • Safety Protocols: Buddy system, safety checks, and basic rescue techniques.

    • Day 2 and 3: Open Water Session (Up to 20m)

      • Practical Depth Experience: Applying learned techniques in an open water environment.

      • Confidence Building: Gaining confidence in open water with guided supervision.

      • Refining Safety Skills: Practicing buddy systems and rescue techniques in real-world scenarios.

  • 3 Days Total

    • Day 1: Theory + Pool Session

      • Location: Your condo pool or Science Park Drive

      • Theory (1.5 hours)

      • Pool (2 hours)

      • Lunch break

      • Open water theory (1.5 hours)

    • Day 2 and 3: Open Water Session (does not have to be the next day)

      • Location: Lazarus Island / St John (Maximum depth of 10 meters)

      • Open water theory can also be done before departure to the island

  • SGD750
    Includes:

    • Mask, snorkel, fins.

    • Ferry to and from the island.

    • Certification upon successful completion.

    • Professional instruction and safety supervision

Basic Freediver

The Basic Freediver Course introduces you to the fundamentals of breath-hold diving in the pool before progressing to open water.

Over two days, you’ll learn mental and physical techniques for efficient diving. Dive safely and confidently to a maximum depth of 10 meters with expert guidance. All equipment is provided, but bring your wetsuit if you have one!

    • Beginners who want to learn freediving with a structured approach, from pool basics to open water.

    • Snorkelers looking to dive deeper and explore the underwater world with confidence.

    • Water enthusiasts eager to learn breath-hold techniques and safety skills.

    • Those interested in a mindful and adventurous experience in the ocean.

    • Anyone curious about freediving and ready to progress to a depth of 10 meters in a safe and supportive environment.

    • Day 1: Pool Session

      • Mental Techniques: Relaxation and breath control to prepare for breath-hold dives.

      • Physical Techniques: Efficient finning and no-fins diving for streamlined movement.

      • Physics and Physiology of Freeediving: Understanding and utilizing out body’s resources.

      • Safety Protocols: Buddy system, safety checks, and basic rescue techniques.

    • Day 2: Open Water Session (Up to 10m)

      • Practical Depth Experience: Applying learned techniques in an open water environment.

      • Confidence Building: Gaining confidence in open water with guided supervision.

      • Refining Safety Skills: Practicing buddy systems and rescue techniques in real-world scenarios.

  • 2 Days Total

    • Day 1: Theory + Pool Session

      • Location: Your condo pool or Science Park Drive

      • Theory (1.5 hours)

      • Pool (3-4 hours)

      • Lunch break

      • Open water theory (1.5 hours)

    • Day 2: Open Water Session (does not have to be the next day)

      • Location: Lazarus Island (Depart depart from Marina South Pier)

      • Time: 8am to 3pm

      • Equipment provided: Fins, Mask, Snorkel

  • SGD550
    Includes:

    • Mask, snorkel, fins.

    • Ferry to and from the island.

    • Certification upon successful completion.

    • Professional instruction and safety supervision

Basic Level Open water only upgrade

Already completed the Intro to Freediving course and want to take the next step? Upgrade to the Basic Freediver Course with a 1.5-hour theory session and a 3-hour open water session.

Build on your pool skills by experiencing real-world freediving, diving to a maximum depth of 10 meters under expert guidance. Perfect for those ready to explore the open water with confidence and safety.

  • Students who have completed the Intro to Freediving course and want to experience open water diving.

    • Theory : 1.5-hour session covering the physiology of freediving, equalization methods, and open water safety protocols.

    • Open Water Diving Techniques: Efficient finning, streamlining on the dive line.

    • Depth Experience: Safely explore depths of up to 10 meters with expert supervision.

    • Buddy & Safety Skills: Learn essential buddy systems, safety checks, and rescue techniques in open water.

  • 1.5-Hour Theory Session

    • Classroom or online

      Focus: Theory review, breathing techniques, equalization, and safety protocols.

    1 Open Water Session

    • 3 Hours

    • Location: St John’s Island / Lazarus Island (Maximum depth of 10 meters)

    • Focus: Applying learned techniques in real-world conditions, practicing equalization, building confidence in depth, and refining safety skills.

  • SGD250
    Includes:

    • Mask, snorkel, fins.

    • Ferry to and from the island.

    • Certification upon successful completion.

    • Professional instruction and safety supervision

    Additional Open Water coached practice sessions can be arranged

    Upgrade from Basic Freediver (up to 10m only) to Freediver certification (Up to 20m only)

freediver Weekly Learning Programme

This course follows the same topics as the Basic Freediver Course but in a flexible, long-learning format over 8 weeks of 1-hour sessions in the pool and 3-hours at open water.

You’ll gradually master the fundamentals of breath-hold diving through paced weekly pool classes and build your confidence before progressing to the open water experience.

    • Beginners who want to learn freediving at a comfortable, gradual pace.

    • Suitable for kids above the age of 10

    • Busy individuals looking for a flexible weekly schedule instead of an intensive weekend course.

    • Those who prefer consistent practice and gradual skill development.

    • Snorkelers wanting to learn safe breath-hold techniques and explore deeper underwater.

    • Water enthusiasts looking to build confidence in the pool before progressing to open water.

    • Anyone curious about freediving and eager to learn in a relaxed, supportive environment.

  • In The Pool:

    • Mental Techniques: Relaxation and breath control to prepare for breath-hold dives.

    • Physical Techniques: Efficient finning and no-fins diving for streamlined movement.

    • Physics and Physiology of Freeediving: Understanding and utilizing out body’s resources.

    • Safety Protocols: Buddy system, safety checks, and basic rescue techniques.

    At Open Water Sessions (Up to 10m)

    • Practical Depth Experience: Applying learned techniques in an open water environment.

    • Confidence Building: Gaining confidence in open water with guided supervision.

    • Refining Safety Skills: Practicing buddy systems and rescue techniques in real-world scenarios.

  • 8 Weeks Total

    • 6 Weeks of Pool Sessions

      • 1 Hour per Session

        Location: Pool (Safe and controlled environment)

        Focus: Theory, breath-hold techniques, mental preparation, efficient finning, no-fins diving and safety protocols

    • 2 Open Water Sessions

      • 3 Hours per Session

        Location: Open Water (Maximum depth of 10 meters)

        Focus: Applying learned techniques in real-world conditions, building confidence in depth, and refining safety skills.

    Flexible Scheduling: Attend weekly pool sessions followed by open water training.

  • Price: $540 per pax

    Includes:

    • 4× 1.5-hr Theory and Pool sessions

    • 2x Open Water sessions

    • Fins, mask and snorkel

    • Wetsuit is can be rented at $15 (recommended for those afraid of cold)

    Additional Open Water coached practice sessions can be arranged for the group

    Upgrade from Basic Freediver (up to 10m only) to Freediver certification (Up to 20m only) by adding on depth session after programme

Intermediate Freediver

Practice your freediving skills with our Open Water Training Session (10 - 30m of depth). Perfect for those looking to practice and refine their techniques under professional guidance.

This session is ideal for building confidence and mastering safety protocols in open water.

    • Certified freedivers looking to practice and improve their skills in open water.

    • Basic Freediver or Freediver course graduates wanting additional coaching.

    • Spearfishers seeking better breath-hold and diving efficiency.

    • Any freediver looking to build confidence and refine their freediving techniques.

    • Depth Practice: Safely explore and practice dives up to under expert supervision.

    • Breath-Hold Efficiency: Techniques to optimize breath-hold time for longer and more comfortable dives.

    • Frenzel Equalization Practice: Mastering equalization techniques to adapt comfortably to depth changes.

    • Streamlining & Finning: Efficient movement and streamlined body positioning for energy conservation.

    • Safety & Buddy Systems: Buddy system practice, safety checks, and rescue drills for safe diving.

  • These Open Water practice sessions are held at St John’s. Our private yacht will pick us up from Marina at Keppel Bay at 8:00am and we should reach Keppel again at 1:30pm, just in time for lunch!

    Keppel has hot water showers available and is a 5 minute drive / 10 minute walk to Vivocity/Habourfront MRT Station where there are plenty of food options available and transportation home is easy.

    The dive site is about 30-40 minute boat ride from Keppel and the instructors will organise the group, safety each person for their dives and give coaching instructions for improving technique

  • $180 per Coached Student

    • Includes:

      • 4-Hour Open Water Coaching Session.

        Equipment rental (Starts at $15 with additional $5 per item).

        Professional instruction and safety supervision.

Technical Freediving

The world’s first “mixed gas” freediving course. This is freediving augmented by breathing an oxygen-enriched gas mix (an oxygen-nitrogen gas mix) before and after a freedive.

This course will be conducted by Asia’s ONLY Technical Freediving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Samuel Poh. Please contact us directly to arrange. Course location cannot be held in Singapore. DPVs are required and requirements is level 3 and up only.

    • Advanced freedivers Level 3 and up

    • Freedivers who wish to learn how oxygen-enriched gas can better their freediving

    • Freedivers who wish to spend a longer time than 3 mins at depth

  • The program is the brainchild of 50-year old PFI founder and CEO, Kirk Krack, a pioneer and innovator in breath-hold education, who coined the term and has deployed mixed gas technology in various forms since 2001 and used it to support his safety divers for PFI’s annual “Deja Blue” competition since 2014. He has also used mix extensively in his underwater film work, most recently as a freediving safety, training and educational consultant for James Cameron’s Avatar II, which will be released in December 2021.

ABOUT PFI

All courses follow PFI syllabus and practices. It is part of the TDI SDI family

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Kirk Krack, our Founder has been part of many Hollywood Blockbuster hits. Find out more from these Youtube videos here:

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