challenging
3–5 days
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and be comfortable swimming. Proper breath-hold ability is highly recommended before starting.
Train to become a certified Freediver Instructor with Bamboo Reef in beautiful Monterey, California. This comprehensive course blends classroom learning, pool practice, and ocean sessions for a well-rounded, private adventure.
Bamboo Reef Dive Centers
Join NAUI to become a Freediver Instructor and learn from the best in the industry! Experience comprehensive training that emphasizes safety and fun, leading to world records and thousands of certified divers. With classroom, pool, and ocean sessions in stunning Monterey, this course promises an unforgettable journey into the depths of freediving.
Want to teach with the best in the industry? Then NAUI is your agency. Our instructors and divers use the most comprehensive training standards to promote safety and fun in Freediving. Our methods and passion have been proven effective time and time again. It's these methods that have created dozens of world records, thousands of certified Freediver's, and millions of fun and safe Freedives.
Instructor: $2400 Instructor Crossover: $1200
NAUI Freediving Materials - FREE Neck Weight Kit $50.00 (optional add-on) NAUI Powered by DAN DFA Pro (Required for Dive Professionals)
Classroom Sessions - Bamboo Reef, Zoom Sessions Pool Sessions - Monterey Sports Center Ocean Dives - Monterey, Carmel
Freediver Instructor (8 Days) Freediver Instructor Crossover (4 Days)
Academic Review Pool Skills Ocean Certification Instructors - Presentations (Academic, Pool, Ocean)
Mask & Snorkel 2-3mm Socks & Long Fins 3-5mm Open Cell Wetsuit Rubber Weight Belt & Weights 1.5-3mm Gloves
1 Dive Computer 2nd Timing Device Dive Knife/ Cutting Device
-18 years old -Certified as a NAUI Intermediate Freediver or equivalent -Above average swimming skills
Stay well hydrated throughout the course to support breath-hold performance and overall safety.
Opt for wetsuits or freediving-specific gear suitable for Monterey’s cooler water temperatures.
Master equalization early in the course to prevent discomfort during deeper freedives.
Showing up on time ensures you don’t miss vital theoretical instruction essential for pool and ocean sessions.
Monterey Bay has a rich history of marine exploration and conservation efforts dating back to early 20th century Oceanographic studies.
Bamboo Reef promotes sustainable diving practices to protect fragile marine ecosystems, encouraging minimal impact and marine wildlife respect.
Keeps you warm and flexible in Monterey’s cool waters during dive sessions.
spring specific
Essential for underwater visibility and breathing during surface intervals.
Helps achieve neutral buoyancy crucial for efficient freediving.
Maintains hydration to support breath-hold capability and overall performance.