• travel_explore
    Cairns & Port Douglas Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
    tune
  • image_search
    Search Cairns & Port Douglas... Experiences, attractions, dining & more

SSI Freediving Course - 2 Days Pool and Fresh Water Crater Lake Rainforest Experience with Scubabo

Experience the captivating wonder of Freediving with Scubabo. This 2 day course includes pool and theory components at our Cairns based facility and an open water practical day in a real crater lake!

Experience the captivating wonder of Freediving with Scubabo. This 2 day course includes pool and theory components at our Cairns based facility and an open water practical day in a real crater lake!

Highlights

  • SSI Freediving Level 1 qualification - no previous experience required
  • Learn from a qualified professional SSI instructors
  • Learn to freedive in open water environments to a maximum depth of 20 metres

***This course is suitable for complete beginners!!!*** You don't need any prior experience with freediving - just the ability to swim. Our fun and friendly team are here to make sure you have a fun and enjoyable experience within your personal limits, all are welcome!!!

Learn how to dive on a single breath unencumbered by scuba gear. Explore the underwater in a fresh water crater lake!

On the first day, you will receive valuable tips on how to improve equalization, learn about freediving breathing techniques for before and after diving, a dry breath hold, relaxation, physiology and safety procedures.

During a practical pool session, you will progressively learn about technique including adequate finning, body positioning and being more streamlined.

The following day you go out into the Cairns Hinterland to preform a practical in the purest way possible. Your dedicated instructors will assist you in practising pull down and duck dive descents, equalising techniques before issuing you your freediving certification.

DAY 1

Classroom and Pool

Pool Activities and Theory Components / Exam

8.00 am - 4.00 pm

Breathhold techniques

Equalisation techniques

Physiology of Freediving

Warm up and stretching exercises

Coaching on streamline techniques

Diver rescues


DAY 2

Open Water Practical Component

Crater Lake in the Cairns Hinterland

8.00 am - 5.00 pm

Transfer via bus from Cairns

Practical in-water techniques

Experience the most natural form of diving possible and unlock a whole new aspect of underwater exploration!

Meeting Location 32 Chaplain Ave, Manunda

Requirements:

Minimum age: 12 years

Must be able to swim

Per Person $525.00

What's included

  • Cost includes all SSI training materials and fees
  • Includes transfers and a day in the Cairns Hinterland at a real Crater Lake
  • Full coaching and techniques from professional instructors
  • A full 2 days of fun with a great small group of people!

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 2 days

Location

  • 15 minutes from Cairns City Centre

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 12
  • Must be able to swim.

Notes

  • Medical A dive/freedive medical is only required if you fall into one or more of the following categories: Those with an at risk medical condition; or are over 45 years of age; or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females. If you fall into one or more of these categories you will need to obtain a diving medical (AS4005.1) The cost is roughly $100AUD and takes about 45 minutes to complete with a registered diving doctor..

close

Qualmark Certification

This award identifies a business with a high level of professionalism, a keen awareness of the impact it has on the environment and a commitment to a customer centric approach.

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Sample menu

close
delete

Delete your content?

This item will be deleted immediately. You can't undo this action.