AIDA 1 STAR
DISCOVER FREEDIVING LIPE
1 or 2 DAYS
4-10 METERS
1-4 STUDENTS
The AIDA 1 course is a great starting point for anyone curious about freediving or looking to explore the underwater world in a safe and relaxed way. By the end, you’ll feel comfortable holding your breath and diving to a shallow depth with a buddy. Over the course, you’ll:
- Discover Freediving Basics: Learn about breath control, relaxation, basic equalization and how your body works when diving.
- Confined Water Training: Practice breath-hold and finning underwater to improve your relaxation, breath control, and comfort.
- Open Water Introduction: Experience your first open water dives, applying your new skills safely with a buddy.
This course offers two options: complete it in one day (pool session only, no certification) or in two days (pool and open water, certification included).
DAY 1
08:00 Welcome
Meeting at the shop.
08:30 Theory Session
Knowledge and physiology of freediving.
10:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
11:00 Breath-Hold Session
Breathing theory, learning the breathing cycle, body and mental scan relaxation.
12:00 Confined Water Session
Practice relaxation, breath-hold and finning underwater.
14:00 Debrief
DAY 2
08:00 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
08:30 Boat Trip
Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
09:30 Open Water Session
Practicing equalization and techniques for free immersion and constant weight disciplines at a maximum depth of 10m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Fun diving and snorkeling in one of the most beautiful spot of Lipe.
15:00 Back to Lipe
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Koh Lipe ?
Experience a unique freediving adventure in the “Maldives of Thailand”, where turquoise waters and soft white sands create the perfect underwater paradise:
- Premium Gear & Facilities: Enjoy spacious, comfortable boats, training sessions on stunning beaches, and access to high-quality equipment, including carbon fins.
- Crystal-Clear Waters & White Sands: Dive in exceptional visibility and capture breathtaking underwater photos in pristine conditions.
- Incredible Marine Life: Explore epic dive sites rich in untouched biodiversity—encounter whale sharks, devil rays, and flourishing soft corals.
- Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
- Exclusive Benefits: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.
PREREQUISITES
- Min. 16 Years Old
- Swim 100m Non-Stop
3,500 THB
- 1 DAY
- 1x Theory Session
- 1x Body Conditioning Session
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-Hold Session
- 1x Confined Water Session
6,900 THB
200 THB National Park Fee
- 2 DAYS
- 1x Theory Session
- 2x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-Hold Session
- 1x Confined Water Session
- 1x Boat Trip
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Lipe ?
Experience a unique freediving adventure in the “Maldives of Thailand”, where turquoise waters and soft white sands create the perfect underwater paradise:
Premium Gear & Facilities: Enjoy spacious, comfortable boats, training sessions on stunning beaches, and access to high-quality equipment, including carbon fins.
Crystal-Clear Waters & White Sands: Dive in exceptional visibility and capture breathtaking underwater photos in pristine conditions.
Incredible Marine Life: Explore epic dive sites rich in untouched biodiversity—encounter whale sharks, devil rays, and flourishing soft corals.
Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
Exclusive Benefits: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.