Requirements for PADI freediver certification:
Static: 1:30 min
Dynamic with fins: 25 meter
Depth: 10 meter (max 16 meter)
What's the difference between PADI and AIDA Freediver courses?
PADI Freediver
Depth sessions (n.a. for pool only courses)
Possible in Dutch dive towers like Diveword (10 meter)
Also possible in open water or foreign dive towers like Dive4life and Transfo
Theory & exam
with eLearning app (PADI Freediver Touch)
Online exam via eLearning app (PADI Freediver Touch)
Available in Dutch, English, Spanish, German and more
AIDA Freediver
Requirements for AIDA 2* freediver certification:
Static: 2:00 min
Dynamic with fins: 40 meter
Depth: 12 meter (max 20 meter)
Depth sessions (n.a. for pool only courses)
Not possible in Dutch dive towers because of the depth requirement (min 12m)
Can be done in open water or dive towers abroad like Dive4life and Transfo
Theory & exam
Digital manual (AIDA freedive manual)
Online or paper theory exam
Available in English and more. Not available in Dutch.
All PADI & AIDA freedive courses
Advanced freedive courses
Depth: 20-30 meter
Master freedive courses
Depth: 32-40 meter