Junior Freediver

Set your young diver on the right path with this 2-day Junior Freediver course, designed specifically for ages 12–17. Developed by FII with academics adapted by grade school teaching professionals, the course uses games and activities to teach fundamental freediving skills and safety protocols in a way that's engaging and age-appropriate.

Students build safe habits and watermanship skills through classroom instruction, confined water training, and an open water dive at Two Step — one of Kona's most beautiful dive sites. By the end of the course, junior freedivers are trained to dive safely to a maximum depth of 50 feet (15 meters).

With a maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, every young diver gets personalized attention throughout the course.

Course Schedule:

• Day 1: Classroom (7:45 AM – 12:00 PM), confined water training (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
• Day 2: Open water dive at Two Step (8:00 – 11:00 AM), final exam and lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

What's Included:

• Classroom and confined water training
• Open water dive at Two Step
• Games and activities integrating safety skills
• FII Junior Freediver certification

What to Bring:

• Personal freediving gear: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit
• Towel, sunscreen, water, hat
• Gear available for rent or purchase at the shop

Good to Know:

• Ages 12–17 only
• Price: $448 per student
• Meet at Kona Honu Divers shop in Kailua-Kona
• Parents encouraged to attend (not required)
• Medical statement and physician's approval may be required
• Transportation and lunch not included
• 72-hour cancellation policy