Freediving Mask: A low-volume mask designed to minimize the amount of air needed for equalization. This type of mask allows for better visibility and efficient equalization at depth.

Freediving Fins: Long, flexible fins provide more thrust with less effort, making it easier to glide underwater while conserving oxygen.

Snorkel: A simple J-shaped snorkel is used to breathe comfortably while swimming at the surface without lifting your head out of the water.

Wetsuit: A streamlined, smooth-skin or neoprene wetsuit helps insulate against the cold and provides buoyancy. Suits are typically thinner and more flexible than those used for scuba diving to allow free movement.

Weight Belt: A soft, flexible weight belt with small weights allows for optimal buoyancy control, helping you achieve neutral buoyancy at the desired depth.

Freediving Computer: A specialized dive computer tracks depth, dive time, and surface intervals. It helps monitor your performance and ensure safe diving practices.

The longer fins reduce the amount of energy required for each kick, making movement more efficient and conserving oxygen—vital for maximizing bottom time.

While you can use standard gear, freediving-specific equipment is recommended for better performance and comfort. Scuba masks and fins are bulkier and less efficient for holding your breath and moving underwater.

Freediving wetsuits are typically made from flexible, open-cell or smooth-skin neoprene for better insulation and freedom of movement. Thicker suits provide more warmth, while thinner suits offer more flexibility. The choice depends on water temperature and your comfort level.

Freediving is a form of underwater diving where divers rely on holding their breath rather than using breathing equipment like scuba tanks. It’s practiced recreationally, competitively, and for activities like spearfishing.

Freediving can be safe if practiced properly, but it does come with risks. Following safety guidelines, receiving proper training, diving with a buddy, and understanding your limits are essential to minimize dangers.

Yes, almost anyone in good health can learn to freedive. However, it’s crucial to have proper training to understand the techniques, safety measures, and potential dangers before diving.

Yes, proper training is essential to learn breath-holding techniques, equalization (for pressure changes), and safety protocols. Many organizations offer freediving certification programs, such as AIDA, PADI, and SSI.

Prior to joining our courses, you’ll be asked to complete a medical questionnaire to assess your suitability for diving activities. A medical examination is mandatory if you have pre-existing conditions related to your ears, circulation, or lungs. If you have recently undergone surgery or any medical procedure, please obtain a medical clearance confirming your fitness to dive and bring it with you to the course.

Your dive depth will align with your personal comfort and skill level. Typically, depth is limited not by breath-hold duration, but by the ability to equalize pressure, perform an efficient duck dive, use proper finning techniques, and maintain a relaxed body and mind.

Bonaire offers exceptional visibility, often exceeding 20 meters, providing freedivers with a clear view of the island’s stunning underwater landscape.

When you submerge in water, the mammalian diving reflex activates, triggering several natural physiological responses to conserve energy and protect vital organs. Your heart rate slows, and blood vessels constrict to redirect blood to key organs, while blood vessels in the lungs expand to prevent lung collapse under pressure. The oxygen trapped in the lungs continues to support blood oxygenation, although CO₂ gradually accumulates since breathing isn’t occurring. This CO₂ buildup eventually creates a strong urge to breathe, a critical safety signal to surface before oxygen levels drop too low. Freediving training focuses on understanding and managing these reflexes to extend your time underwater safely.

Being fit has its advantages but does not automatically translate into a “good” or “bad” freediver. The most important aspect, is that you are able to swim comfortably for extended periods of time and that you are in a generally good state of health.