A private freediving course may be a good option if you:
Want to get certified in a short timeframe
Have a busy or complicated work schedule
Live outside of San Diego — but really want to get certified through Dive California instructors!
A private course consists of you and your instructor, OR your private group (maximum 4 family members or friends).
You’ll get the highest level of personalized guidance so you can become a comfortable, confidence, and safe freediver.
What's Included in Your Private Freediving Course?
The course includes:
Confined water / pool training session
Pool rental fees
2 ocean training sessions
PADI / RAID eLearning
PADI / RAID Freediver certification fee
Rental gear for entire duration of course
Water and/or other hydration drinks
Tell us your scheduling restrictions and we’ll do our best to accommodate your busy work or vacation schedule.
We are happy to customize your instruction needs to fit your time restrictions and/or privacy concerns! We can get you certified within as little as 2 days or as many as 3 days without you ever feeling rushed.
Private Course Info
Private One-on-One: $1,495
Semi-Private (2 Students): $995 per student
Semi-Private (3-4 Students): $595 per student
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age is 13. Minors must have parental consent, and a parent / legal guardian must be at all in-water sessions (unless the minor can drive themselves to and from the location).
Medical questionnaire must be completed prior to the confined water / pool session. If you answer ‘YES’ to any question then you must receive a medical clearance from a physician prior to diving.
You must be able to comfortably perform a 200-yard swim.
I’m available to run private courses for all freediving levels, and I can also run specialty workshops! I’m happy to travel on special request, either as a private instructor for you and your family or as your freediving buddy. Please contact me directly for travel pricing.
–Michael Timm, Owner and Lead Instructor, Dive California