A freediving course is much more than learning to hold your breath. It’s a way to discover a whole world underwater – calmly, confidently, and safely. Here, in the clear waters of the Eilat Gulf, you’ll learn to freedive in small groups with personal guidance, step by step. Choose the course that fits you below – from a first taste of diving all the way up to instructor level.
Freediving Course Price List
Beginners · Age 12+Introduction Course
A one-day freediving experience with no prior experience required – a fun and relaxed entry into the world of diving.
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Full certification · Age 14+Level 1 Course
The full course for beginners – international Apnea International certification and diving fundamentals.
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Compact version · Age 14+Level 1 Course – Shortened
The same certification as the full Level 1 course, in two days – ideal for limited time.
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Advanced · Level 1 graduatesLevel 2 Course
For Level 1 graduates – advanced techniques, free-fall diving and depths of up to 30 m.
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Advanced · Level 2 graduates
Apnea International InstructorFreediving Instructor Course
Training to Apnea International instructor level with personal guidance from an instructor trainer.
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All levelsFreediving Coaching
Focused skill improvement – personal coaching for divers of all levels who want to progress.
More detailsComparing the Freediving Courses
| Course | Duration | Max depth | Price | Who it’s for | Prerequisite | AIDA equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Course | One day | 10 m | ₪750 | A first taste of diving | Age 12+, comfortable in water and can swim | Aida 1 |
| Level 1 Course | 3 days | 20 m | ₪1,700 | Beginners who want full certification | Age 14+, comfortable in water and can swim | Aida 2 |
| Level 1 Course – Shortened | 2 days | 20 m | ₪1,450 | Anyone short on time | Same as Level 1 | Aida 2 |
| Level 2 Course | 3 days | 30 m | ₪1,800 | Level 1 graduates who want to go deeper | Level 1 certification | Aida 3 |
| Level 3 Course | 5 days | 30–40 m | ₪2,500 | Advanced divers | Level 2 certification | Aida 4 |
| Instructor Course | 7 days | By level | Contact for details | Progressing to instructor level | Level 3 certification | Instructor |
| Freediving Coaching | Private | By level | Contact for details | Focused progression | By level | – |
Why Take Your Course With Us?
You know exactly who your instructor is
All courses are taught by Asaf Bandel only – not a rotating staff, not a trainee instructor. Asaf is your instructor from start to finish.
Experience and an instructor trainer
Asaf has been teaching freediving since 2018 and trains instructors as an Apnea International Instructor-Trainer – experience with hundreds of divers.
Personal attention, not a mass course
Small groups, with full attention for each person. Here you’re not a number – you’re a person and a diver who gets personal, dedicated attention.
Getting started before the course
Before day one, a Zoom lesson on equalization is held with guidance for home practice – so you arrive prepared and make the most of every minute in the water.
Focused on diving – nothing else
No unnecessary extras. The whole course is aimed at one goal: making you a better, calmer, safer freediver.
Static and dynamic breath-hold training as part of the course
Breath-holding is the foundation of good freediving. At Tsalul, all courses include breath-hold practice in a safe, controlled water environment, so you can achieve a longer, deeper dive.
Personal video analysis
Asaf films you underwater and reviews the footage with you – analyzing together, refining your technique, and saving effort and oxygen.
Keep improving after the course too
After the course you’ll get access to a digital course for improving your breath-hold – exercises and a training plan to keep progressing.
A calm atmosphere – and it works
Many graduates say the calm Asaf brings is what helped them dive better. In freediving, calm is the foundation of a good dive.
Accommodating a religious clientele
Courses run on weekdays only, in a modest atmosphere. Separate courses for men and women are available on request.
The Instructor

Asaf Bandel
Instructor-Trainer for Apnea International. Teaching freediving since 2018 and has guided hundreds of divers – from absolute beginners who had never dived before, to certified instructors.
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Keep Improving From Home
Digital · Anytime, anywhereDigital Breath-Hold Improvement Course
Exercises, explanations and a full training plan for continued progress – from home, anytime, anywhere.
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ZOOM workshop · Practice kitDigital Equalization Improvement Course
A Zoom workshop for improving the Frenzel technique – the most effective technique for diving to greater depths. Also suitable for scuba diving.
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Digital · Anytime, anywhereShayetet 13 Tryout Prep
A complete digital course to prepare for the Shayetet 13 pool tests – breath-holding, underwater swimming, and a training plan.
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Pick the course that’s right for you and send a message – we’ll take care of the rest. The sea is waiting for you.
