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    Beginner Freediving & Spearfishing Course in San Diego

    Train in freediving and spearfishing with pool, open-water, and a Coronado Islands charter

    5.0 stars• 513 reviews

    Duration

    2.5 Days

    Includes

    Learning materials, Spearfish charter

    Highlights

    Build your freediving fundamentals, then apply them on a coached spearfishing charter to the Coronado Islands. You’ll cover theory, pool skills, and open-water sessions over 2.5 days.

    • Learn freediving theory and skills with pool and open-water sessions
    • Practice statics, dynamics, and technique during pool instruction
    • Dive in open water to build comfort and refine technique
    • Review spearfishing theory, fish identification, and regulations
    • Join a coached spearfishing charter to the Coronado Islands
    • Finish with a fish fillet class during the return transit

    What's Included

    • Freediving course learning materials
    • Theory, pool, and open-water skills session
    • Spearfishing theory
    • Spearfishing charter with coaching to Coronado Islands
    • Visa

    Things to know

    Bring a valid passport and fishing licenses (California and Mexican for Coronado Islands). Gear and food/drinks are not included; rentals are available.

    Cancellation Policy

    Events with boats: 30 days out full refund; 7 days 50%; 72 hours 25%; less than 72 hours no refund. Full refund or free rebooking if operator cancels due to unforeseen weather or if minimum bookings aren’t met.

    Product ID: 276BGN

    FAQs

    Bring a mask, snorkel, a 5mm two-piece spearfishing or freediving wetsuit, long freediving fins (no split fins and no open-heel-and-bootie style), a weight belt (rubber preferred), and weights (12 lbs is standard for a 5mm wetsuit). Gear is not included; rentals are available at the shop.

    Yes. Bring a valid passport and a valid California fishing license. You also need a Mexican fishing license for the Coronado Islands.

    Keep gear minimal and use soft gear bags only. Do not bring hard cases or wheeled bags onboard.

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    Review summary

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    This freediving school has built something special around expert instruction and genuine community. The instructors, particularly Brittani, Chris, Viv, and Charlie, consistently earn praise for making nervous beginners feel comfortable while teaching solid technique. Students appreciate how they balance safety and fun, never rushing anyone beyond their comfort zone. The courses include classroom, pool, and open water sessions, with instructors providing helpful video feedback so you can see your progress in real-time. What really stands out is how welcoming everyone is. Multiple reviewers mention the positive vibe and supportive atmosphere that keeps people coming back for advanced courses and group dives. The staff clearly knows their stuff when it comes to gear recommendations too. Whether you're completely new to freediving or looking to level up your skills, the team seems genuinely invested in helping you succeed. Several reviews note the strong sense of community, which seems to extend beyond just the courses themselves into ongoing training sessions and charter trips.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Took an intro freediving course with Matt as my instructor and had a blast! Very attentive and informative, a great introduction to this sport.

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    Natalia Drummond

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Took an intro freediving course with Matt as my instructor and had a blast! Very attentive and informative, a great introduction to this sport.

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    Natalia Drummond

    September 2, 2026

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