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1 day to experience the magic of the underwater world 130€ 1 Day Course Maximum Depth 12m.

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Discover Freediving Course

Take a deep breath and get your first taste of freediving

Try Freediving in Malta and Gozo

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  • Duration: 1 day
  • Sessions: 1 academic + 1 open water
  • Depth: up to 12m
  • Level: Beginner
  • Location: Malta and Gozo

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INCLUDES:

  • Freediving Gear
  • Transportation to/from dive site
  • Videos & Pictures
  • Water and Snacks

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Discover Freediving for the 1st time


This beginner-friendly freediving experience is designed for complete beginners who want to try freediving for the first time.

No experience needed. Basic swimming abilities are enough.

Whether you want to discover freediving to challenge yourself, enjoy a unique moment in the water or satisfy your curiosity, this intro course is the perfect place to start.

Malta and Gozo calm waters and excellent visibility offer the perfect environment to discover freediving safely.



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WHO IS THIS EXPERIENCE FOR?

The Discover Freediving Course is an intro to freediving in open water. It is designed for those who want to dip their toes into the world of freediving, without committing to a full certification course.

This freediving experience is specifically designed for first-time freedivers. No apnea, scuba, or spearfishing experience is required. And if you already enjoy snorkelling, this intro course will bring your snorkelling experience to a whole new level.

WHAT IS A TRY FREEDIVING?

A Try Freediving or Discover Freediving is a 1-day introduction to the world of apnea, it’s a fun experience designed to show you what freediving feels like in Malta and Gozo’s calm, clear waters.

You will learn the core concept of freediving that will allow you to gradually and safely freedive to up to 12m. During the theory session, we will provide you with general knowledge about freediving, its disciplines and equipment. You will also learn different techniques of equalization and breathing used to increase the time spent underwater.

During the water session, you will practise what has been learned earlier in the day, such as duck diving and kicking techniques to move efficiently underwater as well as breathing and equalization techniques.

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

During this freediving introduction, you will feel what it’s like to properly dive on a single breath. Freediving feels calm, weightless, free and deeply immersive. It offers a unique way to experience the ocean.

We know learning to freedive might be intimidating, but the majority of beginners are actually surprised by how relaxed and natural freediving feels.

Our instructors will be with you every step of the way and our training methods can be adapted to everyone's abilities. So, at your own rhythm, you will learn freediving fundamentals such as breathing and breath holding techniques, how to fin and equalize correctly, how to be safe while having fun.

You won't be snorkelling, skin diving or spearfishing the same way anymore! Your confidence will increase and you will be able to spend more time under water to enjoy the sea life in a relaxed manner.

If your Discover Freediving experience leaves you wanting more, know that you can use this intro session as your first step into certified freediving training. The Freediver Course is the perfect progression since it builds directly on the skills you learned during the try freediving session to potentially take you to –20 m and give you a recognised freediving certification in just one more day.

Discover Freediving Course Structure

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Classroom

  • What is freediving about
  • The equipment needed to freedive
  • How to duck dive, kick and equalize
  • How to breath and hold your breath
  • Nutrition and hydration
  • Important points

Water Session

  • Apply breathing techniques
  • Preparation of the diving gear
  • Apply duck dive and kicking  techniques
  • Test your buoyancy
  • Practice the freediving disciplines
  • Freedive on the dive line
  • Maximum depth of 12metres

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WHY DISCOVER FREEDIVING WITH US?

Apnea Total Malta offers more than freediving courses. We create a complete freediving experience in one of the best locations in the Mediterranean. We want your first freediving experience in Malta or Gozo to be safe, enjoyable, and truly memorable.

Our highly experienced instructors provide clear, hands‑on guidance and personalised attention. We adapt to your rhythm and confidence level throughout the session, and keep groups small and the atmosphere relaxed, so you can discover freediving without pressure. Our teaching is simple, practical, and efficient. We introduce key skills step by step, respecting each freediver’s abilities and limits, and we stay close to you at the surface and underwater.

We also capture the moment on camera for you to relive and/or share with your friends, family and followers.

We adapt to your schedule and run our try freediving sessions on request, on a first‑come‑first‑served basis, in both Malta and Gozo. These islands are ideal for your first freediving experience, with calm waters, excellent visibility, and easy shore access to beautiful dive sites.

Last but not least, there is no studying beforehand and no exam to pass so no pressure, just the pleasure to discover freediving in Malta and Gozo beautiful waters.

What our students say about their experience!

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윤현준
21 September 2026
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이집트에서 아이다2따고 처음하는 프리다이빙이어서 조금 긴장된 상태로 펀다이빙을 나갔는데 Reggie강사님의 긍정적이고 밝은 에너지 덕분에 금방 긴장이 풀릴수 있었습니다. 제 컨디션과 실력에 맞추어 다이빙 깊이나 코스(동굴 통과 등)를 그때그때 바꿔주셔서 더욱 재밌게 다이빙을 즐길 수 있었던 것 같습니다. 물 밖으로 나왔을때 걷기도 힘들 정도로 지쳤지만 얼굴은 웃는 얼굴로 나왔습니다. 몰타 프리다이빙 찾고계시면 강력하게 추천드립니다
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Stephan Steurer
19 September 2026
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Wir hatten nur einen Tag Zeit und haben uns deshalb für den Discover Course entschieden. Rückblickend die richtige Entscheidung: Der Vormittag bestand aus Theorie und Einweisung, sodass wir die Grundlagen und die Sicherheitsaspekte verstanden hatten, bevor es überhaupt ins Wasser ging. Am Nachmittag folgte die Praxiseinheit in herrlich blauem, klarem Wasser, und wir konnten das Gelernte tatsächlich umgehend und erfolgreich umsetzen. Dazu trägt vor allem Arturo bei. Mit seiner persönlichen und zugleich professionellen Art motiviert er, nimmt sich Zeit und vermittelt ein Gefühl von Sicherheit und Vertrauen, das bei diesem Vorhaben viel wert ist. Dazu kommt seine lockere, humorvolle Seite, die einem die Anspannung nimmt und dafür sorgt, dass man mit Spaß bei der Sache bleibt. Da die Gruppe klein bleibt, kann er auf jeden Einzelnen individuell eingehen, und wer Spanisch spricht, merkt schnell, wie sehr er sich freut, auch mal auf Spanisch zu erklären. Für alle mit knappem Zeitbudget, die Freediving ernsthaft ausprobieren wollen: klare Empfehlung. Wir bleiben auf jeden Fall dran und kommen dafür gerne noch einmal nach Gozo zu Apnea Total Malta, so gut hat es uns gefallen.
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Eva Pot
18 September 2026
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I had an amazing time doing the introductory spearfishing course and freediving coaching sessions. Safety was the first priority which felt very nice, especially with the spearfishing. I found Arturo’s method of teaching very encouraging and I was able to really improve my technique while having a lot of fun!
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Hugo Lennon
18 September 2026
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Do not go anywhere else! Arturo is the best teacher you could want for freediving and spearfishing. We will be back!! Thank you, Arturo!
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Hicham Sheikha
16 September 2026
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I took the freediving course at Apnea Total in Gozo, and it was an excellent experience! Arturo, my instructor, shared a lot of knowledge and made me feel very safe in the water. On every dive, he went down with me to the bottom and came back up with me, correcting my technique and giving me new tips for the next dive. I had always wanted to try freediving, but I needed a safe place to do it, and Apnea Total gave me exactly that. Thank you so much, Arturo and the whole Apnea Total Gozo team!
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Felix
14 September 2026
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I had a fantastic 3 days of freediving and spearfishing with Arturo at Apnea Total Gozo. This was my first time trying both, and I had absolutely no prior experience. Arturo is an outstanding teacher, and his passion for the water is infectious. He has a real talent for making the theory interesting and, more importantly, showing you how to apply it in the water. The dry practice and exercises really pay dividends when you’re in the water just an hour later. Spending time in the water with Arturo was an absolute blast, and it was amazing to see how much you can achieve in just a few days, even starting from scratch. Thank you, Arturo, for a great experience and a great time. I hope to be back in Gozo soon!
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Dalia Icloud
13 September 2026
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I had such a great time with my instructor Reggie! She made me feel very safe in the water, after me not having dove in 3 years. We had a really good conversation on relaxation , and practiced my technique again. It was a fantastic experience being in the blue water, freediving with amazing support. Thank you to the team for making it a great experience , really professional and I learnt so much from Reggie about the sport and her journey as well freediving ❤️ thank you!!! I will be back soon
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Leon Zhong
12 September 2026
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I did the 2-day freediving course in ApneaTotal Malta and the half-day expedition in Gozo. I enjoyed both! The intructors Reggie and Arturo are both very patient and informative. They made me feel comfortable in the ocean.
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faustino janeiro
11 September 2026
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100% recommended! I arrived with zero diving experience and am leaving with a new passion. I was lucky enough to have Arturo as our instructor, and that played a huge part in what I’ve taken away from the course! He’s very friendly and approachable, but also very attentive, and he made sure throughout the course that we got the very best out of it. It’s definitely an activity that, if you’ve never tried it before, will change the way you view your holidays. I’d definitely do it again – I’m already thinking about my next trip to Malta so I can do a more advanced course with Arturo.
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Jennifer M
7 September 2026
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I had an amazing time in my two days of diving with Apnea Total Malta. It was a last minute booking in peak season but they did their best to accommodate me and let me know about an opening to dive. My depth session with Reggie was fantastic - I haven't met anyone who both infectiously update but also super calming. I had wanted to wreck dive for the second day and the team coordinated to make sure it was suitable for me. It was an equally delightful session. Arturo was a wonderful guide who put in extra work counteracting currents to make sure I could be in position for a good view at the bottom. I received videos from both diving days. Both dive sites were a short swim from shore. I highly recommend them for both coaching and fun diving experiences.

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