For certified freedivers
Freediving training in Dahab
Guided open water sessions at the Lighthouse and the Blue Hole. Swim out from shore, set your line, and dive. No boats, no waiting, only depth and a coach in the water with you.
Shore entry. No boats. Just depth.
We drive to the dive site with the equipment: buoy, rope and bottom weight. You walk into the water from the shore, swim out, set your line at depth, and train. The instructor is in the water with you the whole time.
Dahab makes open water training straightforward. You reach good depth within minutes of entering the water, no boat and no long surface swim. Warm, calm and clear conditions that let you relax and focus on technique rather than fight the environment.
We use the pool regularly too, for static, dynamic and technique work. Having a clean 25m pool at The Gate Hotel means we can train there whenever it makes sense.
What to bring
- Your freediving certification card
- Wetsuit (3–5mm recommended)
- Mask and fins, or rent ours
- Water and sun protection
- Comfortable clothes for the drive
Minimum level
- AIDA 2 / SSI Level 1 or equivalent
- Comfortable in open water
- No solo diving, buddy system always
Three places to train: up to 50m, beyond, and the pool.
Per-person pricing. Duo is two divers booking together. Equipment can be rented for €20 per session.
The Lighthouse & Mashraba
Shore entry straight from the beach. A calm site that drops to 50m, ideal for technique, equalisation and personal bests. Mashraba nearby is an equally good alternative, we choose on the day based on conditions.
| Solo | Duo (pp) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | €45 | €40 |
| 2 sessions | €80 | €70 |
The Blue Hole
One of the few blue holes in the world, a natural sinkhole with extraordinary depth and clarity. For divers ready for depth. A $20 site entrance fee applies. Solo sessions at the Blue Hole are on request only.
| Solo | Duo (pp) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | on request | €50 |
| 2 sessions | on request | €80 |
The 25m pool at The Gate Hotel
Static, dynamic and technique work in our own clean 25m pool. Train year-round, whatever the sea is doing, and use it between open water days to sharpen one thing at a time.
| Solo | Duo (pp) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | €35 | €35 |
| Card of 7 sessions | €220 | €220 |
Also available
Equalization Coaching
Equalisation is one of the biggest barriers for most freedivers, and one of the most fixable. One-to-one online coaching with Irina Barbera, a SHARE EQ instructor. Learned dry, wherever you are, with the water here if you want to use it.
See equalization coaching →The Training Week
Seven days built around the water: five diving days plus two dry days, with a place to stay at The Gate Hotel. The fastest way to make a real jump.
See the Training Week →Frequently asked questions
Can I train in the pool?
Yes. Pool training in our own 25m pool is €35 per session, or €220 for a card of seven sessions. We use it for static, dynamic and technique work, and it runs year-round.
Do I need a certification to train with you?
Yes. AIDA 2, SSI Level 1 or an equivalent freediving certification, and you should be comfortable in open water. We dive the buddy system on every session, so there is no solo diving.
How long is a training session?
Two to three hours in the water, with a maximum of two divers per instructor. There is a drive to the site and a set-up before that, so keep a morning or an afternoon free rather than an hour.
What does a training session cost?
At the Lighthouse a single session is €45, or €40 per person when two of you book together. Two sessions are €80, or €70 per person as a duo. Equipment rental is €20 per session.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. A full set rents for €20 per session. If you bring your own, a 3 to 5mm wetsuit works year round here, and you will need your certification card.
Where do you train in Dahab?
Mostly the Lighthouse, a five minute drive from the center, which drops to 50 metres. Mashraba sits next to it and we pick between the two on the day. The Blue Hole is 20 to 30 minutes away and goes to 90 metres, with a $20 park fee per person per day on top of the session price.
What do I have to arrange myself?
Nothing on the water side. We drive to the site together with the buoy, the rope and the bottom weight, and you walk in from the beach. The pool is the only place where there is nothing to arrange.