FREEDIVING ACTIVITIES
Freediving
Dive into a world of aquatic wonder with our thrilling freedive adventures in Florida and across the globe! You won’t want to miss exploring the mesmerizing beauty of the underwater realm with Live Free Diving. L.F.D. offers certification courses, freedive open water and pool training, instructor training courses with Kaleigh McBride (the only female freedive instructor trainer in the state of Florida), international freedive trips and spearfishing courses and trips. You will also find us organizing the annual South Florida Freedive Festival and other fun opportunities for the freedive community to engage, learn, and have fun. Join us for an unforgettable journey beneath the waves!
- 15 yrs+
- 3 days
- up to 4 people
Learn advanced freediving techniques to dive deeper and longer, with yoga/stretching routines and videos and photos of your dives for feedback.
- Start Your Own Freediving Business!
- 18 yrs+
- 7 Days
This course is for passionate freedivers who want to turn their hobby into a career. You will learn the PADI Freediver Course standards and procedures, teaching skills and supervising freedivers, safety and risk management, organizing and marketing freediving, mindfulness and meditation techniques, and how to market your freediving courses.
- 18 yrs+
- 4 days
- up to 4 people
Master Freediver course – Level 3 is a 4-day course that will help you refine your lifestyle and training to approach elite freediving levels. You will learn proper nutrition, relaxation, advanced breathing techniques no fins dynamic apnea, and hone the essential disciplines of freediving to reach mastery.
- 18 yrs+
- 6 days
- up to 4 people
The Advanced and Master Freediver Courses are combined into a robust 4-day course, perfect for working professionals or those looking to become freediving instructors.
- 15 yrs+
- 3 hours
Freediving training sessions for certified freedivers, covering free immersion and constant weight freedives under the guidance of professionals in Palm Beach, FL.
- 15 yrs+
- 1 hour
Learn the basics of freediving in a safe and controlled environment with our Freedive Pool Training course. Master your freediving skills with personalized instruction from experienced instructors.
- 15 yrs+
- 2 hours
Confined Water Training is one of best ways to consistently work on your technique and improve Freediving ability. Our certified freediving instructors will guide you through the exercises as we enjoy the scenery around the Blue Heron Bridge.
- 6 hours
Join our workshop for underwater enthusiasts eager to enhance their video content creation and social media presence. Learn from our experienced team about maximizing your GoPro, editing and posting high-quality videos, and get hands-on experience at the renowned Blue Heron Bridge.
- 18 yrs+
- 4 days
South Florida Freedive Fest – 2025
July 16, 2025 - July 21, 2025
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Join us for a 4-day freediving event in South Florida from July 16th to 21st, 2024, featuring open water and pool training, workshops, community challenges, and certification opportunities. All skill levels are welcome! However, you must be certified to attend. Not certified? Not a problem! Come early to earn your certification.
Spearfishing
We are now offering spearfishing courses and guided trips! Both Farrell and Keke are certified Performance Freediving International (PFI) Spearfishing Instructors with over 20 years of combined experience hunting underwater. Our proven spearfishing techniques are grounded in mindfulness, sustainability and most of all- safety! Under water photography/videography is provided so that you can savor the memories long after the boat returns to the dock!
- 16 yrs
- 2 days, 3 days
- up to 4 people
Want to learn to spearfish ethically and effectively?! We are now offering spearfishing courses and guided trips!
- 4 hours
This is a 4-hour guided spearfishing hunt to local reefs, where you will learn safe and highly effective hunting techniques to catch your own meal. Target species include grouper, hogfish, lobster, snapper, jacks, and mackerel.
- 10 yrs+
- 2 hours
- up to 4 people
Dive into the magic of Florida’s underwater world with Discover Scuba Diving! No certification needed, just grab your swimsuit and join an unforgettable Blue Heron Bridge excursion. Enjoy a taste of weightless wonder as you explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life!
- 12 yrs+
- 2 days
Ready to dive deeper? The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is a 2-day course that helps you build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. After this course you will be certified to dive up to 30 meters (100 feet!)
Snorkeling
Join us as we guide you along the magnificent Blue Heron Bridge! Accessible for every level, this trail is a true gem that is teeming with colorful sea life. You never know what you will find!
- Voted the #1 Snorkeling spot in the WORLD!
- 12 yrs+
- 1 hour 15 minutes
Snorkeling is the simplest form of freediving and most freedivers actually start out by snorkeling! We love snorkeling because it is often people’s first intro to the ocean, and first impressions are everything! Our goal is to help people fall in love with the sea, so we want to make sure your experience is a good one!
- All Ages
- 3 hours
- up to 6 people
Take a private boat to snorkel a vibrant lagoon filled with marine life, explore scenic Peanut Island, and learn about local history and ecology from our expert, local guides. Perfect for families or special celebrations.
- 10 yrs+
- 3 hours
- up to 4 people
Discover Freediving lets you explore the underwater world in a safe, controlled environment with professional guidance. You’ll master basic techniques, breathing methods, and safety procedures, preparing you for the thrill of open water diving when you’re ready.
- 6 yrs +
- 1.5 hours
Join us for a magical mermaid adventure with Live Free Diving! Perfect for families and kids ages 6 and up. Enjoy learning basic mermaid swimming techniques and swimming with a beautiful tail in a fun, supportive environment. Photos and videos are available as an add-on to capture your enchanting moments!
PADI Mermaid Programs
Turn your childhood dream into a reality! Whether you are a complete beginner, a more advanced mermaid looking to refine your skills, or you want make mermaiding a career, we have a course for you! Have fun and enjoy exploring the underwater world on one breath.
- 10 yrs+
- 2 hours
The PADI Mermaid Certification course is a 3-hour program that teaches beginner to intermediate mermaids how to safely swim in a mermaid tail and perform basic diving techniques.
- 12 yrs+
- 3 hours
This 3-hour mermaid diving course in the Atlantic Ocean is for mermaids who want to dive deeper and improve their skills. You will learn about underwater body adaptation, breath hold and safety techniques, and performance skills.
- 18 yrs+
- 2 days
Become a PADI Mermaid Instructor and turn your passion for mermaiding into a career! This 2-day training program teaches you how to conduct PADI Mermaid courses and refine your personal mermaid skills.
- 18 yrs+
- 2 hours, 3 hours
- up to 4 people
Join us for a private Mermaid Adventure in Palm Beach, perfect for all skill levels! We’ll visit iconic spots like Peanut Island, Blue Heron Bridge, shipwrecks, and coral reefs aboard our boat FINS UP. Get all the content you need to make your social media pop!