Advance your freediving skills with the AIDA 3 course designed to deepen your safety awareness, improve technique, and build confidence underwater. This internationally recognised qualification focuses on both theory and practical disciplines across ocean and classroom sessions.
The course starts with a detailed briefing and mobility warm-up at the dive school, followed by short walks to the water, which is only two minutes away. You’ll complete dry workshops on stretching, equalisation, and training tables before heading into the ocean to focus on free immersion, constant weight bi-fins, and other depth disciplines. Pool or confined water sessions will focus on static and dynamic apnea, with feedback and coaching throughout. You’ll also build endurance, improve body positioning, and train with surface support from your instructor.
Theory is delivered over several sessions and includes detailed modules on dive physiology, barotrauma, decompression risks, blackout, safety protocols, and more. You’ll learn to assess risk, plan dives, and work within your limits using the freediver’s code of conduct. To pass the course, you'll need to complete depth and distance benchmarks, as well as a multiple-choice exam with at least a 75% pass mark. AIDA 2 certification or crossover is required before enrolling.
All sessions are based in Puerto del Carmen on the southeast coast of Lanzarote, known for its clear waters, consistent conditions, and easy ocean access. The dive school is located in the Jardines del Puerto Shopping Centre on Calle Roque Nublo, just a few minutes’ walk from the main dive entry point. You'll meet here at the start of each day for briefings, equipment fittings, and stretching routines before heading out.
This location is ideal for freediving, with a sheltered bay that quickly drops off to deeper water, allowing training at a range of depths without long swims or boat rides. You'll benefit from calm conditions and good visibility year-round, which supports a focused and comfortable training environment.
You must have already completed the AIDA 2 course or be able to demonstrate equivalent certification from another freediving agency through a crossover evaluation. You should be comfortable in open water and have some experience with depth diving, equalisation under pressure, and safety support roles. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with written parental consent.
This freediving centre maintains a strong focus on quality training and safety by keeping instructor-to-student ratios low—usually 1 instructor per 3 students on the buoy. Each course is tailored to suit individual pace and ability, whether you’re developing your technique or aiming to push to new depths. Their team includes three certified instructors and two assistants, making it possible to support both individual and group learning without compromising on attention.
They’re based in a fully equipped facility just two minutes from the ocean, with access to Cressi Apnea gear that’s replaced three times a year. All sessions include pre-dive stretching, and there's flexibility across full and half-day formats. Their experience with a wide age range and welcoming attitude ensures each diver gets the personal support needed to progress with confidence.
Before enrolling, you must have completed the AIDA 2 course or hold an equivalent certification from another recognised freediving organisation. This ensures you already have a solid understanding of basic freediving techniques, safety procedures, and open water experience. If you trained with a different agency, a crossover evaluation will confirm your readiness.
The course builds on these foundations by introducing advanced techniques like free-fall and Frenzel equalisation, so familiarity with pressure management and basic breath-hold skills is essential. This background helps you get the most from the training and maintain safety throughout the sessions.
All essential freediving equipment is provided, including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, fins, weights, and buoyancy aids. The centre uses high-quality gear from Cressi Apnea, which is regularly updated to maintain comfort and reliability. This means you don’t need to purchase or bring your own equipment unless you prefer to use personal items.
Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing beneath the wetsuit, such as swimwear or rash guards. It’s also useful to bring towels and any personal items you may need for comfort, but the core gear for training and ocean sessions is fully supplied.
Safety is a top priority with a maximum instructor-to-student ratio of 1:3 on the buoy, allowing close supervision during all in-water activities. The team includes experienced instructors, assistant instructors and professional safety divers, to ensure all participants receive individual attention and support. Safety briefings and buddy systems are strictly followed.
All practical sessions include surface support with trained staff ready to assist if necessary. The course also covers comprehensive safety theory, including recognition of shallow water blackout symptoms, risk management, and rescue procedures, helping students to dive responsibly and confidently.
While freediving requires good general fitness, it is more about controlled breathing, relaxation, and technique than raw strength. You should be comfortable swimming in open water and able to perform static apnea and dynamic apnea to the minimum course requirements.
If you have any health concerns, especially related to heart or lung conditions, it’s important to consult a medical professional before enrolling. The instructors will also conduct a health screening before starting the course to ensure it’s safe for you to participate.
The course includes several detailed theory sessions that cover freediving physiology, equalisation techniques, pressure-related injuries like barotrauma, and the mammalian dive reflex. These sessions aim to deepen your understanding of how the body reacts underwater and how to manage those effects safely.
Other topics include training concepts, decompression sickness, surface intervals, freediving safety protocols, and the freediver’s code of conduct. The theory prepares you to make informed decisions and dive safely in a variety of conditions, and you’ll complete a multiple-choice exam to demonstrate your knowledge.
To complete the course successfully, you must reach a minimum static apnea time of 2 minutes 45 seconds, swim 55 metres in dynamic apnea with fins, and complete a constant weight bi-fins dive to 24 metres. These standards demonstrate your ability to perform safely at advanced freediving levels.
Alongside physical requirements, you must pass a theory exam with at least 75%. The combination of practical and theoretical assessments ensures you are well-prepared for safe advanced freediving beyond the course.
Accommodation and transport to and from the meeting point are not included in the course fee and must be organised independently. The dive school is centrally located in Puerto del Carmen, making it easy to find local hotels, guesthouses, or rental options nearby.
Public transport and taxi services are available locally, and many students choose to stay within walking distance of the dive school to simplify logistics. Detailed directions are provided upon booking to assist with planning your arrival and daily travel.
Yes, you can book on your own, but a minimum of two participants is required for the course to run. If you're the only person booked on your preferred dates, the team will do their best to pair you with another student or offer alternative dates where others are already confirmed.
This approach helps keep sessions effective and safe, particularly for buddy work during pool and open-water training. Solo bookings are common, and most students are open to pairing up, so in most cases, it’s easy to find a match without delay.
About the centre
Calle Roque Nublo 2, Planta 01, Local 01, Jardines del Puerto Shopping Centre, Puerto Del Carmen, Tías 35510, Lanzarote
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