dahabfreedivers.com

What It Is

Dahab Freedivers is an in-person freediving center located inside Red Sea Relax Resort in Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt. It is close to the beach, the Lighthouse dive site, and deep shore-diving areas, and it can also use Dahab’s 25-meter pool for dynamic training. It is not an online course platform; instead, it is a freediving school built around on-site instruction, open-water training, and a community-style training environment.

Courses and Certifications

Its course offering is fairly comprehensive: the 1-day Discovery Intro is designed for complete beginners; AIDA 2, AIDA 3, and AIDA 4 cover levels from beginner to expert; it also offers AIDA 2+3 and AIDA 3+4 combined courses, a 4-week Master program, and Instructor courses. Specialty courses include Mouthfill, Monofin, No-fin, and Deep Equalisation, along with training sessions and personalized coaching. The website clearly states that many courses include equipment, student materials, and AIDA certification, making it suitable for students aiming for certification and structured progression.

Instructors and Teaching Format

Teaching is primarily in person, including theory sessions in air-conditioned classrooms, open-water practice at Lighthouse and Blue Hole, and dynamic training in the pool. The instructor team is a clear strength: Miguel Lozano has world-class competitive deep freediving achievements and is an AIDA, SSI, and PADI Instructor Trainer; Carlos Diezel is an AIDA Instructor Trainer, holds multiple Brazilian depth records, and can teach in English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Overall, the positioning leans toward professional training rather than a simple tourist experience.

Pricing and Entry Requirements

Pricing is relatively transparent: the intro session is €150, AIDA 2 is €370, AIDA 3 is €420, AIDA 4 is €570, the Instructor course is €1600, and the Master program is €830/month including equipment. Combined courses offer some discounts. In terms of requirements, most courses require students to be at least 18 years old, or 16 with guardian consent; students must be able to swim and complete a medical statement. Advanced courses also require existing certifications and training records.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

Its strengths are excellent local training resources, a complete course system, strong instructors, and an emphasis on safety and rescue awareness. The downsides are that you must attend in person in Egypt; some private coaching and training packages do not list prices; and the website does not disclose payment methods, refund policies, or class sizes. It is best suited to learners planning an intensive training trip to Dahab, seeking AIDA certification, trying to improve depth and equalization, or preparing for a path toward becoming an instructor.

Access from China and Alternatives

The website does not provide information on access stability from mainland China, payment methods, or Chinese-language services, so access from China is unknown. Chinese students should additionally confirm visa requirements, flights, insurance, medical documentation, course language, and payment options. If you only want to get started, domestic AIDA/SSI/PADI freediving shops may be worth considering; if your goal is depth training in the Red Sea environment, Dahab Freedivers remains highly attractive.