Freediving in Cozumel

AIDA Courses

Experience the freedom of freediving in Cozumel's crystal clear waters

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Deep Dahab

Yoga & Freediving Retreat

NIne days of depth, breath and stillness in the Red Sea —
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October 12-20, 2026 · Dahab, Egypt

Our Courses

AIDA 1 Freediver – Introduction to Freediving

The AIDA 1 Freediver course is your first step into the world of freediving. Designed for complete beginners, you’ll spend a morning learning the foundations of breath-hold diving in the warm, clear waters of Cozumel. Through theory, pool practice, and shallow open-water dives, you’ll discover relaxation and equalization techniques, and the pure joy of gliding underwater on a single breath.

AIDA 1 Pool – $200 – 1 day
AIDA 1 Deepth – $200 – 1 day
AIDA 1 Pool Depth – $400 – 2 days

AIDA Pool competition safety Freediver by Vertical Blue

The purpose of the AIDA Pool Competition Safety by Vertical Blue – Professional Safety Freediver courses is to familiarise freedivers with the safety procedures and rules in place during an AIDA Pool competition. Students will develop their knowledge and skills so they can be used as a Safety Freediver during AIDA Pool competitions.

AIDA 2 Freediver – Beginner Course

The AIDA 2, is the freedive course that covers skills and knowledge necessary to train non-competitive recreational freediver, who wish to practice freedive with or without a line, in a safe and responsible way. It is an freedive course designed for people who feel very comfortable and safe in the water.

The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, safety procedures, technique, problems, risks, but above all, to learn how to suspend underwater breathing

Guided Excursions

Ocean Line Dive Training

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Cozumel under the guidance of our profesional instuctors. You’ll explore the ocean depths while learning freediving techniques in a secure and unforgettable experience

Full day Sunken Ships

Freedive on a single breath and explore three of Cozumel’s most iconic wrecks: C-53 Felipe Xicotencatl, Laguna de Mandinga and Laguna de Patzcuaro. Now transformed into thriving artificial reefs, these vessels are covered in coral and marine life, offering a unique setting for depth, awareness and connection.

Throughout the experience, we dive down to glide along the structures. peer through open passageways, swim alongside schools of fish and feel the silence and vastness of the ocean in just one single breath.

A freediving journey for those who seek to go deep.

Freedive at the Reef

Cozumel is part of the second most important barrier reef in the world, with the most amazing cristal clear water. Explore the beautiful reef formations at the National Marine Park in a single breath. 4 to 5 hours activity. Departure time 9:30 am from marina FONATUR.

Freedive From the Shore

Discover the hidden side of Cozumel with a guided journey that blend freediving and exploration, all starting from a confortable beach club. From reef structures to sunken ships, this coastal experience connects you with the sea in a relaxed and unforgettable way.

Discover Freedive Session

This is an introductory experience designed for people who have never tried free diving before, but are curious about diving naturally, without tanks, just using their body, mind and breath. During this activity you’ll learn the basic principles of freediving, including:

Breathing and relaxation techniques
Equalization basics
Water safety and buddy skills

With the guidance of a certified instructor, you’ll experience the freedom and confidence of diving calmly beneath the surface, reconnecting with the ocean and your innate ability to dive deep

No previos experience is needed. Just curiosity, a willgness to learn , and open mind.

Pool Training Sessions

Refine your technique, breath control and efficiency in a safe environment. We train all four pool disciplines. Focused on both personal development and competition preparation

Cenote Training in Puerto Morelos

Freediving Cenotes in Puerto Morelos

Discover the magical Cenote Route of Puerto Morelos, home to some of the most beautiful freshwater freediving locations in Mexico.

Each cenote offers a completely different atmosphere, allowing freedivers of all levels to find the perfect environment for training, exploration, photography, and personal growth.

Cenote Azul Ha reaches depths of 25 meters (82 ft) and features exceptional visibility, making it one of the safest and most beginner-friendly freediving locations in the Riviera Maya.

Cenote Kin Ha descends to 30 meters (98 ft) and offers a mystical cavern environment where dramatic light beams penetrate the darkness, creating one of the most visually stunning freediving experiences in Mexico.

Cenote Maravilla is an exclusive location highly sought after by underwater photographers and content creators. The unique interaction between sunlight and crystal-clear water produces spectacular visual effects rarely found elsewhere. Due to limited access, reservations must be made at least 15 days in advance.

Whether you are looking for your first cenote experience or searching for extraordinary underwater photography opportunities, Puerto Morelos offers an unforgettable freediving adventure.

Ocean Line Dive Training

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Cozumel under the guidance of our profesional instuctors. You’ll explore the ocean depths while learning freediving techniques in a secure and unforgettable experience

Cenote Training Valladolid

Freediving Cenotes in Valladolid

Escape the crowds and discover the hidden cenotes of Valladolid, where history, jungle, and crystal-clear waters combine to create a unique freediving experience.

From the spectacular open-air Cenote Oxman with its hanging roots and dramatic limestone walls, to the intimate atmosphere of Cenote Chucum and the breathtaking beauty of Cenote Puerta del Cielo, Valladolid offers a slower and more contemplative side of the Yucatán Peninsula.

These locations are ideal for freedivers seeking tranquility, underwater photography, and deep connection with nature.

Cenote Training Yucatan

Deep Freediving Cenotes of Yucatán

For serious freedivers seeking world-class depth training, the cenotes of Yucatán provide some of the most extraordinary environments on the planet.

Cenote Ucil reaches an impressive depth of 112 meters (367 ft) and has recently hosted national freediving records. Its vertical profile, visibility, and freshwater conditions make it one of Mexico’s premier deep training locations.

Cenote Xooch offers a massive open-water environment surrounded by towering limestone walls. Access requires a jungle expedition, rewarding divers with one of the most spectacular and remote freediving locations in the peninsula.

Custom expeditions can also be organized to virtually any cenote throughout Yucatán, allowing us to create a personalized adventure tailored to your goals.

What Our Students Say

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Eduard Cirer I Salleras
30 days ago
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A fabulous experience! My partner and I took the AIDA2 course with Apnea Cozumel, and it was truly fantastic. Aurelio was incredibly attentive, friendly, and available from the moment we contacted him. The course progresses gradually, overcoming small challenges to gain confidence and then move on to bigger goals. One of the things I liked most about Aurelio's teaching style is that he let us practice a lot in the water without overwhelming us with information, but he was always very attentive when we struggled with something and couldn't get it right. He was there to encourage and advise us. His experience and approachable manner made us feel very safe and was a great help in completing the course and having a fantastic time, both in and out of the water. We would definitely do it again, and now it's time to train for AIDA3!

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58 days ago
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My son and I did an Apena 1 course with Aurelio. Initial communication was amazing, quick and prompt. We had all the info needed to complete our pre diving paperwork. Easy directions provided and very easy to find. Aurelio was very friendly, positive and knowledgeable. We had our briefing at the shop and headed out to blue water. Had amazing dives and we’re able to watch another student complete his level two course with us as well. Everyone worked amazing as a team and the buddy system was perfect. Aurelio was our biggest cheerleader and coached us through the finer points and refinement we needed to make. My son and I are watermen already and we’re here for an 2k open ocean race we were lucky to excell quickly with the amazing guidance and tutelage from Aurelio . Cant say enough good things and we have great footage of our dives he captured on the go pro! Thank you for an amazing experience can wait to come back for the level 2 class!
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Nicholas M
65 days ago
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Aurelio is one of the most gifted teachers I have ever worked with, in any field. He is safe, patient, methodical, clear, friendly, and encouraging. He has a knack for coaching step-by-step—gently guiding students to make real progress while removing the pressure of an "I have to accomplish X" mentality. I was able to achieve far more with Aurelio in two days than I imagined when I signed up for the basic freediving course, and I felt completely safe the entire time. I highly recommend training with him!
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I participated in Freediving Excursions twice over the New Year's holiday! I explored the seabed blocks and two sunken ships, swam freely, and followed the advice of instructor Aurelio, who took photos for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Cozumel ocean. The base beach club was also fantastic! The beer tasted amazing after coming out of the water. Thanks to Aurelio's warm and welcoming personality, which is as embracing as the Mexican sun, it was a truly fulfilling two days. Muchas Grasias :)

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wolfgang breidler
256 days ago
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Very good, professional and patient trainer Aurelio! I had a great time while doing my AIDA II course and learned a lot. I totally recommend it.
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andrea Chinchella
262 days ago
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I had an amazing freediving experience with Apena Cozumel. Everything was perfectly organized, and the location is absolutely stunning. The instructor, Aurelio, is outstanding: highly professional, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. He makes you feel comfortable and safe from the very beginning, explaining each technique clearly and calmly, which is essential in freediving. The experience was both challenging and deeply relaxing. Thanks to Aurelio, I improved my breathing, technique, and overall confidence underwater. I highly recommend Apena Cozumel to anyone looking for a high-quality freediving experience. Aurelio is an exceptional instructor, and I can’t wait to come back!
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Francesca Cheng
281 days ago
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Signed up for the Cozumel freediving experience right after getting my AIDA2 certification, and it was such a great decision. Linda was amazing — super responsive on WhatsApp and very helpful with recommendations. I did the shore freediving tour, which was perfect for my first open-water freedive. Aurelio was outstanding. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, gave clear and practical feedback on technique, and most importantly made me feel very safe throughout the dive. It really felt like having a dedicated coach with you, especially as someone new to open water. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional, safe, and supportive freediving experience in Cozumel.
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Laura Russo
338 days ago
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I trained with apnea Cozumel for 2 weeks and I progressed so much. Aurelio my coach was so knowledgeable and experienced. I felt so safe and cared for by him and the team. The sessions were well structured and perfectly adapted for me and my needs. Aurelio knew just what to say at just the right time- it was really magic ! In the pool, the dry sessions and the depth sessions. When I started my training I was a level 2 and hadn’t done any diving in 6 months. I was so rusty! Now I feel like a fish and I am so inspired to dive around the rest of Mexico and continue my progress. 10/10 recommend Oh also took great videos and pictures at each session! Very good for learning/to see my technique and also great to share my progress with friends and family
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Max Huecksteadt
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My partner and I took an AIDA 2 course with Aurelio and it was incredible! As with many other reviewers here, we were avid snorkelers and wanted to extend that into diving deeper safely, which was our motivation for the course. We definitely did not believe we'd be able to hold our breaths for 2+ minutes or dive to 20m, but we decided we would approach those goals with open minds (which Aurelio suggested). Aurelio is a fantastic instructor and clearly is very experienced in freediving and instructing. Most importantly, he met us at our (brand new beginner) level and addressed all concerns we had- my partner and I both felt safe and in very good hands during the course, which is so important when doing something new, challenging, and potentially risky. After the pool sessions, we dove a shallower wreck off the coast of Cozumel in strong current, which was memorable. Due to the rough ocean conditions on our final day (3rd day), we dove in Cenote Maravilla instead of the ocean, which was truly marvelous. My partner and I both surpassed our own expectations by diving to 20m in the cenote, which was one of the coolest/most beautiful experiences I have ever had. Truly! I couldn't get any work done at home for the next two weeks as in my mind, I was still 20m deep in an otherworldly cenote. Luckily Aurelio took awesome footage of everything on my gopro so we could relive the dives afterwards! Without any hyperbole, my partner and I agreed this course was nothing short of life changing, and its all thanks to Aurelio! We are hooked on freediving and can't wait to make it back to dive some more cenotes/Cozumel reefs. Thank you Aurelio, you're the best!
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442 days ago
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Wow, it was amazing! Aurelio is a patient person with whom you can learn calmly, you learn a lot and what you learn is useful for your daily life.

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