FAQ
Do you have any questions about our activities? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
Freedive on Dori Shipwreck
It is a mix of diving into history and an artificial reef, in an area considered an archaeological reserve, which combined promotes one of the most spectacular places to freedive in the Azores
I would really like to see the Dori wreck with friends, but we don't have freediving certification, it will be possible?
Yes you can, but without freediving certification your actions are limited to snorkeling only.
Our sessions are only with small groups. The ratio is one freediving instructor/guide for a maximum of four freedivers.
Private Freediving Snorkeling
Please feel free to schedule an appointment with us so we can help you in the best way possible.
Im planning my next vacation on the island, what the best time of year to do snorkeling tours with my family?
Best time to plan some snorkeling tours is from May to September
A standard thickness for freediving here is 5mm. In winter we recommend using gloves and socks.
Freediving AIDA Courses
Freediving is for everyone, just one of the prerequisites is knowing how to swim, because the human body (mammal) has a great adaptation to the aquatic environment like marine mammals. This means that humans have a great potential to hold their breath and spend a period of time, from a few seconds to a few minutes, underwater. The objective of the course is to make this potential known and apply correct techniques and body knowledge and most importantly, safety.
No you don’t. We have equipment available to rent for all our students during the course. Freediving equipment is very personal, which is why we recommend that you try it before purchasing and get an idea of what is most suitable.
I have been freediving for long time but I´ve never taken a couse, can I join a more advanced course?
We always recommend starting with a basic course to have solid training so you can practice and progress in a very safe way. In some cases, and knowing the person better, you can start with a medium level, AIDA 2 Freediver, which is a course with a very solid foundation of knowledge, suitable for those who already have some practice but lack theoretical and technical knowledge.
Yes, they are. Our courses have AIDA International certification and are recognized worldwide. AIDA International is the International Association for the Development of Apnea, which is the most renowned in the Freediving education program. When you complete the course, your certification will be available. Check: aidainternational.org
Training & Coaching
Hi, I'm a certified freediver, I´ll be in São Miguel for a few days and I would like to do some freediving, but it won't be possible to take my own equipment, can you arranje that?
Yes, we have full freediving equipment or part of it to rent to our customers.
In the winter 16º to 17º, spring 18º to 19º, summer from 19º to 23/24º at the end of August sometimes, Autumn 22º to 18º.
Yes, you can join the depth training group or private sessions, but only if you have freediving certification. If you don't have one, you will first have to take a freedive course to start training.
DIVE INTO ADVENTURE,
SAFELY WITH FREEDIVE AZORES
Explore the Azores' underwater world with private Freediving and Snorkeling experiences designed for your safety and enjoyment.
