Two-Day Freediving Course in Varna – AIDA 2, Part 1

Discover diving on a single breath with a two-day freediving course in Varna: AIDA 2, Part 1. Rather than relying on heavy, bulky scuba equipment, freediving brings together physical and mental preparation, a mask, snorkel, fins and the breath you take before going underwater. The experience description refers to depths of 15–20 metres as a possibility associated with this skill, not as a guaranteed personal achievement during the two-day course.

Build understanding and confidence underwater

The course introduces breathing techniques intended to help you develop longer breath holds. You will work towards spending more time underwater in greater comfort while learning how your body responds. Preparation combines knowledge of freediving with exercises in breathing, relaxation and movement.

A qualified freediving instructor accompanies you throughout the training. This is a group course with other participants you may not know; the voucher described is for one person.

Theory: 6 hours in total

Two theory sessions provide a total of 6 hours of learning. They cover freediving physiology, breathing and breath-holding, pressure equalisation techniques and safety. This gives the practical exercises a foundation in understanding what happens to your body as you dive.

Practical training: 5 hours in total

The practical component lasts 5 hours and includes one session each on breathing techniques, pressure equalisation, static apnea and dynamic apnea. You will work on breathing and relaxation, practise breath-holding, and explore horizontal underwater swimming and efficient fin movement.

Static apnea means holding your breath without moving, while dynamic apnea combines breath-holding with underwater movement. These exercises form part of instructor-led training, not an invitation to test your limits alone.

Included equipment and what to bring

• A wetsuit.
• A mask and snorkel.
• Long fins and a weight belt.
• A qualified freediving instructor throughout the course.
• Two theory sessions and the four practical sessions described above.

Bring flip-flops, a towel and swimwear. You will wear the wetsuit supplied on site over your swimwear and use the rest of the provided equipment.

Participation requirements

• The minimum age is 16.
• Participants under 18 need parental consent.
• You must be able to swim.
• Do not consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances during the 24 hours before diving.
• The stated requirements also prohibit flying for 24 hours before and 24 hours after diving.

Group size, schedule and provider conditions

The Varna course requires a group of at least 8 participants. If a group has not been formed by 3 days before the start date, the organiser will contact you.

• Overall duration: 2 days.
• The listed season runs from 1 October to 15 June, on Saturdays and Sundays.
• The published schedule gives a time window of 09:30–10:30. This does not account for the full 11 hours of theory and practice described, so confirm the complete programme with the organiser.
• The stated advance booking requirement is at least 72 hours.
• The provider’s published cancellation condition allows free cancellation up to 168 hours, or 7 days, before the reserved slot. This is not automatically an Adventico term.

Give someone an introduction to freediving

Choose an Adventico voucher for the two-day AIDA 2, Part 1 course in Varna, whether for yourself or someone curious about breath-hold diving. The voucher does not confirm a specific course date; participation is arranged separately and depends on the required group being formed.