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Freediving in Cenotes

"It is the incomparable mix of crystal clear water, enormous visibility, diverse depth profiles, impressive stalactites, stalagmites & dripstone columns, surreal light, mirror & distortion effects, bizarre haloclines, mysterious sulfur gas clouds, picturesque discolorations, immense cultural significance as well as the sheer endless variety that make freediving in cenotes an absolutely unique experience for both new and experienced freedivers."

Training session

Duration: 1/2 day

Maximum depth: 164 Fuss / 50 Meter

Taster Course | Module 1

Apnea Total Intro Freediver

Duration: 1 day
Maximum depth: 33 feet / 10 meters

Practice:

  • Introduction to deep diving by rope pulls (Free Immersion)

  • Introduction to deep diving by fin kicks (Constant Weight Bi-Fins)

Theory:

  • Breathing

  • Basic Physics and Physiology

  • Rules and Practices

Beginner Course | Module 2

Apnea Total Freediver

Duration: 2 days
Maximum depth: 65 feet / 20 meters

Practice:

  • Deep diving by rope pulls (Free Immersion)

  • Deep diving by fin kicks (Constant Weight Bi-Fins)

Theory:​

  • Breathing

  • Basic Physics and Physiology

  • Pressure Compensation

  • Rules and Practices

  • Skills

  • Equipment

  • Disciplines

  • Your Buddy = your Safety Diver

  • Hypoxia

  • Rescue Procedures

  • Some Pranayama Exercises

Extended Beginner Cs. | Module 3

Apnea Total Freediver Plus

Duration: 3 days
Maximum depth: 82 feet / 25 meters

Practice:

  • Deep diving by rope pulls (Free Immersion)

  • Deep diving by fin kicks (Constant Weight Bi-Fins)

  • Stationary breath-holding (Static Apnea)

Theory:​

  • Breathing

  • Basic Physics and Physiology

  • Pressure Compensation

  • Rules and Practices

  • Skills

  • Equipment

  • Disciplines

  • Your Buddy = your Safety Diver

  • Hypoxia

  • Rescue Procedures

  • Some Pranayama Exercises

  • Mental Techniques

Location:
In a Cenote nearby Puerto Morelos

(whenever possible each course day takes place in a different one)

Included:

  • Digital certification card
    (upon successful completion of Freediver or Freediver Plus course)

  • Apnea Total course documentation

  • Professional instruction & safety

  • Rental equipment

  • Entrance fee

  • Drinking water (BYO bottle)

  • Snacks

Prerequisites

  • min. 15 years of age

  • Ability to swim four pool-lengths independently

  • eForm completed

  • Course fully paid per first course day

(a deposit of 20% is due when booking)

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