Highlights
- SSI / AIDA Level 1 freediving certification
- Breath-hold, equalisation and relaxation technique
- Confined and open sessions at the Blue Hole
- Dahab is a global freediving capital
About this experience
Dahab is one of the most important freediving destinations on the planet — the deep, sheltered Blue Hole lets athletes train to extraordinary depths metres from shore. This Level 1 course teaches you the fundamentals: breathing, relaxation, equalisation and safety, before guiding you to your first depths on a single breath. Most students reach 10–20 metres by the end. No experience needed beyond being comfortable in water.
What's included
- Certified freediving instructor
- All equipment (long fins, mask, wetsuit)
- Theory + pool/confined session
- Open-water sessions
Not included
- Tips
- Lunch
- Photos
Good to know
| Duration | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner · certification |
| Group size | Up to 4 people |
| Meeting point | Freediving centre in Dahab — pickup arranged for Blue Hole sessions. |
| Run by | Ask Dahab partner freediving centres |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Swimwear · Towel · An open mind |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
Why book with Ask Dahab
Local, vetted operators
We only work with dive centres, guides and boats already established in Dahab — the same operators you'd find if you spent a week asking around town.
No online payment, no risk
Requesting a date costs nothing and takes no card details. You pay the operator directly, in person, on the day.
Real replies, not a bot
A person checks availability with the operator and gets back to you on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
Transparent pricing
The price shown is the indicative local price. We confirm the exact total with you before you commit to anything.
Safety & cancellation
Cancellation
You don't pay anything when you request a date, so there's no deposit and nothing to refund. If your plans change, message us on WhatsApp as early as you can so we can free up the spot with the operator. Some operators may have their own on-the-day policy for very last-minute changes — we'll flag it if it applies to your booking.
Safety
Every experience runs through an established local operator: PADI/SSI-certified instructors for diving and freediving, IKO-certified instructors for kitesurfing, and experienced Bedouin guides for desert, mountain and camel trips. Safety equipment is included wherever the activity needs it — see What's Included above for specifics — and group sizes are capped so guides can keep an eye on everyone.
FAQ
Do I need to be very fit?
Why learn freediving in Dahab?
Plan around this experience
Useful Dahab guides to build the rest of your trip:
- The Blue Hole — diving & safety guide
- Compare Dahab dive centres & prices
- Every Dahab dive site, compared
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences
