AIDA 3 STAR

ADVANCED FREEDIVING KRABI

3 or 4 DAYS

24-30 METERS

1-4 STUDENTS

The AIDA 3 course is designed for those looking to advance their freediving skills and reach greater depths safely and confidently. By the end, you’ll be able to hold your breath for 2:45 minutes and dive comfortably to a depth of 24-30 meters. Over the course, you’ll:

  1. Advanced Techniques & Physics: Master breathing, relaxation, and equalization techniques, and understand the physics of buoyancy, freefall, and pressure to improve your efficiency at depth.
  2. Physiological Insights & Training: Learn how your body adapts to deeper dives, and apply targeted training methods to enhance breath-hold, strength, and endurance.
  3. Confined & Open Water Practice: Refine your skills in both pool and open water, focusing on FIM, CWTB dives, freefall and safety protocols like buddy rescues in real-world conditions.
DAY 1

08:00 Welcome

Meeting at the shop.

08:30 Theory Session

Advanced physics knowledge and physiology of freediving. Advanced relaxation theory and equalization.

10:30 Body Conditioning

Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.

11:00 Confined Water Session

Refine techniques for static and dynamic apnea, buddy system, safety and rescue procedures.

14:00 Debrief & Equalization Workshop

08:00 Body Conditioning

Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.

08:30 Boat Ride

Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.

09:00 Open Water Session

Refining techniques for FIM and CWTB dives to a maximum depth of 25m.

11:00 Fruit Snack on the Boat

Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.

12:00 Open Water Session

Practicing AIDA 3 skills and advanced equalization, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 25m.

14:00 Back to Railay

08:00 Theory Session

Freefall theory and training methods for body adaptation to breath-holds and max attempt. 

10:00 Body Conditioning

Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.

10:30 Confined Water Session

Apply training methods for CO2 table, STA and DYNB max attempt.

12:30 Debrief & Equalization Workshop

08:00 Body Conditioning

Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.

08:30 Boat Ride

Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.

09:00 Open Water Session

Perfecting buddy system, FIM and CWTB dives with buoyancy control to a maximum depth of 30m.

11:00 Fruit Snack on the Boat

Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.

12:00 Open Water Session

Mastering advanced rescue procedures and CWTB with freefall control to a maximum depth of 30m.

14:00 Back to Railay

Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Krabi ?

We offer a unique freediving experience in one of Thailand’s most stunning natural resorts:

  1. Beachfront Location: Train right on the beach with panoramic views of the iconic Railay cliffs and enjoy private access to our pool and boats..
  2. Diverse Dive Sites: Explore everything from emerald freshwater lagoons to open-ocean dives and mesmerizing underwater caves.
  3. Rich Marine Life: Encounter blacktip reef sharks, colorful corals, and vibrant tropical fish in crystal-clear waters.
  4. Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
  5. Exclusive Perks: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center in Thailand.

Learn more about our facilities.

PREREQUISITES

  • Min. 16 Years Old
  • AIDA 2 or Completed Crossover Evaluation

REQUIREMENTS

  • STA 2:45 Minutes
  • DYNB 55 Meters
  • DYN CO2 Table
  • Frenzel Equalization
  • CWTB 24 Meters
  • CWTB Buddying 10-15m
  • Blackout Rescue 10-15m
  • Theory Exam 75% Score

13,900 THB

200 THB National Park Fee

  • 3 DAYS
  • 1 T-SHIRT
  • 3x Theory Sessions
  • 3x Body Conditioning Sessions
  • 1x Pool Day
  • 1x Cenote Trip
  • 1x Boat Trip

15,500 THB

200 THB National Park Fee

  • 4 DAYS
  • 1 Rashguard
  • 3x Theory Sessions
  • 4x Body Conditioning Sessions
  • 2x Pool Days
  • 1x Cenote Trip
  • 1x Boat Trip
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Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Krabi ?

We offer a unique freediving experience in one of Thailand’s most stunning natural resorts:

Beachfront Location: Train right on the beach with panoramic views of the iconic Railay cliffs and enjoy private access to our pool and boats..

Diverse Dive Sites: Explore everything from emerald freshwater lagoons to open-ocean dives and mesmerizing underwater caves.

Rich Marine Life: Encounter blacktip reef sharks, colorful corals, and vibrant tropical fish in crystal-clear waters.

Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.

Exclusive Perks: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center in Thailand.

Learn more about our facilities.