New at Depth Junkies: AIDA Freediving Courses
- Samy Rendall
- Aug 18
- 2 min read
Good Evening all!
We’re super excited to share some big news — Depth Junkies now offers AIDA 1, 2, and 3 courses here in Dahab! 🌊🐬
So many of you have been asking for AIDA courses, and after completing our crossover, we’re proud to bring AIDA's internationally recognized freediving courses to our school. Whether you’re curious about freediving for the very first time, looking to build solid foundations, or ready to dive deeper and push your limits — we’ve got you covered!
🐟 AIDA 1 – Try Freediving (1 Day)
This one-day course is perfect if you’re curious about freediving but not sure if you’re ready to commit to a full course just yet. AIDA 1 gives you a safe and enjoyable first taste of freediving, teaching you the basics of breath-holding, equalization, and safety. If you decide you love it (and you probably will 😉), you can continue and convert it into the AIDA 2 course — making it the ideal first step into the freediving world.
🌊 AIDA 2 – Beginner Freediver (2.5 Days)
Already feel comfortable in the water from swimming, scuba, or maybe you’ve even tried freediving before? AIDA 2 is where your freediving journey really starts to build momentum. You’ll learn the core techniques, freediving theory, and safety practices, while also developing buddying skills so you can safely dive and train with other freedivers. With theory sessions, pool training, and open water dives, this course builds a strong and safe foundation for your freediving.
👉 Note: AIDA 1 is not a requirement for joining AIDA 2.
🐬 AIDA 3 – Advanced Freediver (3 Days)
This course is for the confident freediver who is already comfortable diving to around 20m. AIDA 3 takes your diving to the next level with advanced techniques, deeper theory, and more challenging dives. You’ll refine your equalization, explore free-fall, and expand your performance in the main freediving disciplines — all while learning deep buddying techniques and refining your rescue and safety skills. It’s the step that prepares you for deeper, more independent freediving adventures.
✨ Whether you’re taking your very first dive or aiming to go deeper, we’re thrilled to support your journey.
📍 All courses take place right here in Dahab — The Freediving Mecca of the world.
📅 Standard vs. Extended Training
These courses can be completed in the standard 2.5–3 days required for certification. However, at Depth Junkies we prefer to offer them over a longer timeframe — for example, spreading AIDA 2 over a week. This gives you more time in the water, extra sessions, and the chance to progress at a steady pace.
Here’s an example 1-week AIDA 2 itinerary:
Day 1: Theory, dry breathing session, static session, lunch, open water session
Day 2: Theory, pool session, stretching session
Day 3: Open water session
Day 4: Rest day
Day 5: Theory, open water session, deeper knowledge on safety
Day 6: Open water session, buoy set-up practice
Day 7: Open water session
If this sounds like the kind of learning experience that excites you, please contact us to discuss pricing and options — we’d love to dive deeper together!
We can’t wait to dive with you! 💙