Quick Details
Option 1
Non-Certified Freedive
3 Day Combo (Up to 4 People)
1 day classroom/pool - 2 days open water
$ 5,000
Option 2
Certified Freediver
2 Day Course (Up to 4 People)
1 day classroom/pool 1 day open water
$ 3,800
Train with Purpose — Not Ego
Spearfishing is one of the most rewarding and challenging forms of freediving — but it’s not something you should rush into. At Live Free Diving, we believe in doing it right. That means starting with safety, mindfulness, and respect for the ocean.
Whether you’re completely new or already a certified freediver, our private 2–3 day courses (for up to four people) are designed to help you build real skill, confidence, and awareness in the water.
You’ll learn how to hunt consciously, handle your gear with precision, and make decisions that honor both your safety and the ecosystem around you.
Option 1- I’m Not a Certified Freediver:
3 Day Combo Freediving/Spearfishing Course
1 day classroom/pool – 2 days open water
$5,000 for up to four people
Learning to spearfish is like learning to run — you have to walk first. In this combo course, you’ll start with freediving fundamentals such as breathing, equalization, and buddy safety before adding in the hunting component.
By the final day, you’ll be in the ocean putting your new skills to work on live hunts, guided closely by your instructor to ensure proper technique, precision, and awareness.
This course is available in South Florida and other prime learning destinations selected for their ideal conditions.
Option 2- I am a Certified Freediver:
2 Day Spearfishing Course
1 day classroom/pool 1 day open water
$3,800 up to 4 people
Already certified and ready to hunt? Our 2-day private course takes you deeper into the world of spearfishing. You’ll learn advanced freediving techniques for hunting, fish identification, gear setup, problem management, and ocean ethics — everything you need to become a confident, responsible spearo.
What You’ll Learn
- Spearfishing-specific freediving safety, buddy procedures and rescue
- Gear selection, speargun setup, floats and rigging
- Fish behavior, species identification and legal harvest rules
- Approach, ambush and stalking techniques on reefs and structure
- Shot placement, ethical harvesting and fish handling
- Reading weather, tides and currents
What’s Included
- Private instruction for up to 4 people
- Classroom and confined water session
- Open water training: 1 shore dive (weather permitting) and 1 boat day, included in the price
- PFI Reef Spearfishing certification upon successful completion, including certification fees
- Access to our spearfishing community group chat
Spearfishing gear can be rented for an additional fee.
Join Our Spearfishing Community
When you train with us, you’re not just taking a course — you’re joining a passionate community of divers who love the ocean as much as you do.
All students are invited into our exclusive spearfishing group chat, where you can connect with other spearos, share local insights, get exclusive access to trips and information, and keep your skills sharp long after your course ends.
Student Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. If you’re not certified, choose the 3-day combo, which teaches freediving fundamentals before adding the hunting component. Already certified? The 2-day course takes you straight into spearfishing.
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No, the price covers a private course for up to 4 people: $5,000 for the 3-day combo and $3,800 for the 2-day course.
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No. Spearfishing gear can be rented for an additional fee, and we’re happy to help you choose your own setup.
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Yes, a valid Florida saltwater fishing license is required to spearfish in Florida waters.
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The goal of the course is to learn the foundations and techniques of hunting — securing fish is a bonus. We’ll target reef species in season and learn about sustainable harvesting practices throughout the course.
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Yes, the course is available in South Florida and other prime destinations chosen for ideal learning conditions. Send us a message for more information.
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Because Live Free Diving is committed to high-quality courses with small instructor-to-student ratios, course fees are non-refundable. We’re happy to reschedule your private course as follows:
- Deposit: at least a 50% deposit is required to secure your dates. The remaining balance is charged automatically to your card by the start of the course.
- 14+ days’ notice: reschedule at no charge.
- Less than 14 days’ notice: reschedule for a $250 rebooking fee.
- Less than 7 days’ notice or no-show: the full course price is charged.
- Weather: open water days are weather dependent and decided by the captain. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll move your open water training to a suitable alternate location or propose make-up dates.
- Partial completion: we don’t offer refunds or credits for partially completed courses. If you need an additional boat day due to seasickness or to complete the required skills, a $150 boat fee applies.
- Rental gear: you agree to reimburse Live Free Diving for loss of or damage to rented equipment at current replacement value.
We are a small team specializing in intimate group experiences. In order to keep our operations sustainable and provide the highest quality training, we must adhere to this cancellation and rescheduling policy.
Thank you for your understanding and for respecting the time and resources that go into preparing for each course.