If you have already earned your first freediving certification and want to go deeper and dive better, the PADI Advanced Freediver course in Boracay is your next step. It picks up where the beginner course left off, refining your breathing, equalisation and technique while taking you down the line to a maximum of 24 metres in Boracay's warm, calm, clear blue. Small groups, personal coaching and real progression — this is the course for freedivers who are ready for more. You can book the Advanced Freediver course here.
What is the PADI Advanced Freediver course?
The Advanced Freediver course is the second rung on the PADI freediving ladder, sitting above the entry-level Freediver certification and building toward instructor-level freediving. Where the first course gets you comfortable to 16 metres, the advanced course is about depth, efficiency and control — longer, calmer breath-holds, cleaner finning and streamlining, smarter use of your energy, and the equalisation and relaxation skills you need to descend further. By the end you will be a certified PADI Advanced Freediver, qualified to freedive to 24 metres with a trained buddy.
It is a proper progression course, not a refresher. You split your time between dry theory, confined-water sessions to lock in technique, and open-water freedives on the line, so the depth you reach is always matched by the skills to get there and back safely.
Who the course is for
This course is for people who are already hooked on freediving and want to take it seriously. The prerequisite is the PADI Freediver certification (or a qualifying equivalent from another freediving agency) — so if you have done your first course with us or elsewhere, you are ready for this one. If you have never held your breath on a line before, start with the PADI Freediver course first; it teaches everything the advanced course assumes you already know.
You do not need to be an athlete. What matters far more than lung size is calm, relaxation and good technique — the exact things this course drills. Divers who arrive able to reach 16 metres comfortably usually find 24 metres is less about forcing more and more about wasting less.
What you will learn
The advanced course sharpens every part of your freediving. Expect to work on:
- Advanced equalisation — the technique that lets you keep your ears comfortable as the pressure builds on a deeper descent.
- Finning and streamlining — a cleaner, more efficient stroke and a tighter body position so you travel further on less effort.
- Breath-hold and relaxation — longer, calmer apnea built on better CO₂ tolerance and a quieter mind, never on hyperventilation.
- Safety and rescue — buddying for deeper dives, spotting the warning signs, and the "one up, one down" discipline that keeps freediving safe.
Depth is the headline, but the real value is the technique. The skills that take you to 24 metres also make every shallower dive feel effortless.
How the course runs in Boracay
Plan for two to three days. You complete the knowledge development as eLearning before you arrive, so your time in Boracay is spent in the water, not the classroom. From there it is a mix of confined-water skill sessions and open-water freedives on the line, progressing your depth gradually as your technique and equalisation keep pace. Groups are kept small so you get genuine personal coaching on every dive — which is exactly what you need when you are chasing cleaner technique and more depth.
Your course includes the eLearning, in-water coaching from a certified freediving instructor, and DAN World dive insurance for the duration of your training. For the current price and everything that is included, see the Advanced Freediver course page — and remember we offer a discount when you book online and pay cash.
Depth, safety and reaching 24 metres
Twenty-four metres on a single breath is a serious depth, and we treat it with the respect it deserves. Every freedive on this course is done on the line, with a trained buddy, under the eye of your instructor — never alone. We progress your depth only as your equalisation and relaxation allow, and we never push past a comfortable, controlled dive. Freediving is at its safest when it is unhurried, and that is how we coach it.
If you are new to the discipline and want to understand how we keep things safe from the very first breath, our guide to freediving safety for beginners is a good place to start. Not ready to commit to a certification yet? A guided Discover Freediving session in the ocean lets you try a line descent with an instructor beside you, with the fee crediting toward your course.
Why take your Advanced Freediver course in Boracay
Boracay is a wonderful place to go deeper. The water is warm all year, the blue is clear, and the conditions are often calm and forgiving — ideal for the focused, relaxed diving the advanced course demands. Add small groups, patient coaching and a PADI 5★ resort that has been teaching in these waters since 2003, and you have a setting built for progression. You can see the full freediving in Boracay offering, or read our overview of the freediving course levels to see where the advanced course fits.
Questions about whether you are ready, or about gear and timing? Get in touch and our freediving team will talk it through with you.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need before I start the Advanced Freediver course?
You need to already hold the PADI Freediver certification, or a qualifying equivalent from another freediving agency. If you have not certified yet, take the PADI Freediver course first — it covers the breathing, apnea and line skills the advanced course builds on.
How deep will I go on the Advanced Freediver course?
The certification qualifies you to freedive to a maximum of 24 metres with a trained buddy. We build your depth gradually over the course, only progressing as your equalisation and relaxation keep pace — never forcing a dive.
How long does the course take?
Plan for two to three days. You complete the eLearning theory before you arrive, so your time in Boracay is spent in the water on confined-water skills and open-water freedives on the line.
Do I need to be very fit or have big lungs?
No. Calm, relaxation and good technique matter far more than lung size or raw fitness. The course is built around efficiency — reaching more depth by wasting less energy, not by forcing yourself.
What is included in the course?
Your course includes the eLearning, personal in-water coaching from a certified freediving instructor, and DAN World dive insurance for your training. Check the course page for the current price and the full list of what is included, and ask us about gear.
How much does the Advanced Freediver course cost in Boracay?
Prices can change, so we keep the current rate on the course page rather than here. Book online and pay cash to save — see the Advanced Freediver course page for today's price, or get in touch and we will confirm everything for your dates.