🌊 AIDA 4 Freediving Course
Dahab Apnea – Mastery, Depth, and Safety in Advanced Freediving
The AIDA 4 course is designed for experienced freedivers who are ready to push their limits with precision, safety, and control. This is the final step before instructor-level training, focusing on advanced techniques, deep-water adaptation, and rescue mastery.
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✅ Prerequisites
– Minimum age: 18 years
– Certified AIDA 3 (or equivalent from a recognized agency)
– Comfortable with deep diving, advanced equalization, and rescue procedures
– Able to perform:
– Static apnea of at least 3:30 minutes
– Dynamic apnea (DYNB) of 70 meters
– Constant weight dive (CWTB) to 32 meters
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📋 Course Requirements
– Static Apnea (STA): 3:30 minutes
– Dynamic Bi-Fins (DYNB): 70 meters
– Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB): 32 meters
– Theory Exam: Minimum passing score of 75%
– Minimum Water Sessions: 6
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🧘♂️ What You’ll Learn
Confined Water Sessions
– Advanced breathing and mental preparation
– Streamlining and energy efficiency
– Rescue from blackout and LMC scenarios
Open Water Sessions
– Deep equalization techniques (mouthfill, advanced Frenzel)
– Freefall refinement and depth adaptation
– Advanced buddy procedures and deep rescue
– Dive planning and risk assessment
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📚 Freediving Theory Topics
– Advanced Physiology and Dive Response
– Lung Compression and Barotrauma Prevention
– Mouthfill Equalization and Pressure Management
– Deep-Water Safety and Rescue Protocols
– Training Cycles and Performance Planning
– Equipment Selection for Deep Diving
– Psychological Preparation and Stress Management
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🧭 Course Logistics
– Certification Required: AIDA 3 or equivalent
– Confined Water: Minimum 2 sessions
– Open Water: Minimum 4 sessions over 2+ days
– Max Depth: Up to 38m (based on student performance and safety)
– Included: Full freediving equipment + AIDA 4 certification
– Price: €440
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This course is ideal for freedivers who are serious about progressing toward instructor level or competitive depth diving. With Dahab’s world-class conditions and your expert guidance, students will gain the confidence and control to dive deeper—safely and sustainably.
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