Freediving courses on Qeshm Island

The full SSI freediving pathway, taught step by step: Snorkeling for first-timers, Freediver as the main entry point, Advanced Freediver and Performance Freediver for going deeper, and Training Techniques plus the Instructor Training Course for those aiming to teach. Not sure where to start?See the FAQfor a full breakdown of the pathway and prerequisites.

The SSI Freediving Pathway

Snorkeling → Freediver → Advanced Freediver → Performance Freediver. Each level builds on the certification and logged sessions of the last.

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Snorkel Diver

The easiest way to start your underwater journey. A relaxed introduction to snorkeling equipment and safe in-water skills — no swimming experience needed. Recommended minimum age 12. Issued as an SSI Snorkel Diver digital recognition card.

Sessions:: 2 sessions × 2 hours
Depth:: Max 5m (breath-hold optional)

€50

10,100,000 Toman

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Freediver

Your entry point into freediving: breath-hold technique, safety, and relaxation in the water, building toward open-water dives to a comfortable training depth.

Sessions:: 6–8h theory + 2 pool + 2 open water
Depth:: Max 20m (training depth 10m)

€180

36,360,000 Toman

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Advanced Freediver

For certified Freedivers ready to extend range and refine technique, with a dedicated stretching and mobility session to support deeper, more efficient dives.

Sessions:: Theory + 2 pool + 4 open water + 1 mobility session
Depth:: Max 30m (training depth 15m)

€250

50,500,000 Toman

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Performance Freediver

For Advanced Freedivers with at least 30 logged sessions, ready to push toward serious depth and refine competition-level technique and mental preparation.

Sessions:: Theory + pool + open water (32–40h total)
Depth:: Max 40m (training depth 30m)

€300

60,600,000 Toman

Professional Track

For serious freedivers considering how to become an SSI freediving instructor. Training Techniques is required before the Instructor Training Course.

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Training Techniques

A specialty focused on dry and pool training methods to improve breath-hold technique and performance — can be taken alongside or after Freediver, and is a required step toward the Instructor Training Course.

Sessions: Theory + pool sessions
Duration: Specialty course

€120

24,240,000 Toman

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Freediving Instructor Training Course

The professional track for those asking how to become an SSI freediving instructor. Requires Advanced Freediver + Training Techniques certifications, plus 100 logged sessions (or a Basic Freediving Instructor rating with 25 issued Basic Freediver certs).

Sessions: 70–85 hours total
Duration: Professional level, min. age 18

€1,200

242,400,000 Toman

Frenzel EQ Class

An online, self-paced course focused entirely on mastering the Frenzel equalization technique — the single most common sticking point for new freedivers.

€100

20,200,000 Toman

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Looking for scuba diving instead?See the scuba diving page.