APNEA TOTAL Courses
APNEA TOTAL Freediving
Education System
At Apnea Total Malta, all our courses follow the Apnea Total Freediving Education System, an internationally recognised training methodology designed to make freediving safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Founded in 2004 by passionate freedivers who wanted to share their love for the ocean, Apnea Total has grown into a global network of schools with internationally recognized certifications.
Our courses cover the entire freediving journey, from first-time beginners to professional instructors:
- Discover Freediving (DFD) - Take your snorkeling to a whole new level.
- Freediver Course (FD)* - Take the plunge and fall in love with the blue.
- Static Apnea (STA) - Hold your breath for more than 3 minutes.Â
- Advanced Freediver (AFD)*Â - Free dive deeper and longer.
- Master Freediver (MFD)* - Learn it all.
- Freediving Instructor (ATIC)* - Turn your passion into a career.
*Certification courses
Crossovers possible from the main freediving certifying agencies (MOLCHANOV, SSI, CMAS, PADI, APNEA ACADEMY, AIDA, etc.)
Our Approach to
Freediving
Our freediving courses follow three key principles that define the Apnea Total Malta approach to training.
1) Learn by doing:Â
While the theory is important to give you the necessary knowledge, we do not ask you to pass an exam. We focus on in-water practice. With small group sizes, every student receives personal attention and multiple opportunities to dive with the instructor during each session.
2) Personal guidance::Â
Freediving is accessible to everyone, but every student learns and progresses differently.
For this reason, our instructors adapt their teaching to each individual. Your progress is evaluated directly in the water through observation and guidance, rather than simply ticking skills off a checklist. This approach ensures that techniques are truly understood and safely applied.
3) Safety First:Â
Safety is at the heart of everything we teach.
Freediving is not an extreme sport when practiced correctly, but it requires proper knowledge, awareness and procedures. Throughout our courses, you will learn essential safety protocols, rescue techniques and the buddy system, allowing you to enjoy freediving responsibly and confidently.
how do we teach freediving?
- We focus on relaxation and on executing the techniques the right way, not on numbers or depth.
- We adapt our approach to your specific needs in a relaxed and stress-free way.
- We evaluate your progress in the water, not by passing an exam.
- We stay by your side during the dives, thus increasing your confidence and safety underwater.
- We will make you achieve goals you thought impossible.
- We will give you confidence under the water, mental strength, knowledge and techniques to enjoy freediving safely.
what else?
- Small groups / Personalized attention
- No minimum number to start a freediving course
- We schedule the courses on request
- Free under water pictures for you to remember your experience
- In our courses, all the equipment is included, without any extra cost
- Water and snacks included
• OUR PHILOSOPHY: Freediving is for everyone
• OUR GOAL: To share with you an experience you will forever remember
• OUR MISSION: To share our passion for freediving in a safe way
Apnea Total Levels
Whether you are completely new to freediving or looking to improve your skills, our courses are designed to guide you step by step. Explore the programs below to find the course that best matches your experience level and goals.
Discover Freediving
Tailored for beginners curious to discover what freediving is about. No commitment, just a day of pure fun in the blue water of Malta. Â
Freediver Course
Learn to freedive: get familiar with the free diving gear, learn the proper breathing and equalization techniques as well as the safety procedures.Â
Static Apnea
Not only will this course teach you how to hold your breath on the surface of the water, it will also teach you how to control your body and your mind.
Advanced Freediver
Improve your freediving skills and knowledge, beat your personal best by reaching new depths and holding your breath longer.
Master Freediver
Become part of the underwater world and master all the freediving skills with this one month intensive and personalized freediving training.
Freediving Instructor
Become a pro, share your passion for freediving with the world and teach others how to free dive and be one with the ocean.
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