HONOLULU WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Forging Instructors: The AIDA Freediving Course in Honolulu
A practical, authoritative guide to the AIDA Freediving Instructor Course that helps experienced freedivers understand the curriculum, assessments, and prerequisites for becoming an instructor.
Forging Instructors: The AIDA Freediving Course in Honolulu.
The AIDA Freediving Instructor Course is an immersive, performance-based program that prepares experienced freedivers to teach under AIDA standards; participants master teaching techniques, safety protocols, and the evaluations required to operate responsibly as professional freediving instructors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classroom, Pool, and Open-Water Instruction
The course trains candidates to conduct AIDA courses and to manage students and safety across classroom, pool, and open-water environments.
Rigorous Performance and Evaluation
This is a performance-based program with written, practical, and teaching evaluations that require demonstrable high-level freediving skills.
Business, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility
The curriculum includes guidance on legal responsibilities, marketing, and the professional conduct expected of AIDA instructors.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The program is an intensive, performance-focused course combining classroom theory, pool practice, and open-water sessions; candidates teach, demonstrate skills, and undergo written, practical, and oral evaluations as they work toward instructor-level competency.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for—and who should prepare more.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring proof of AIDA4 certification and valid First Aid & CPR certification; be prepared to deliver a final oral presentation and written paper as part of course requirements.
Candidates should arrive having trained to meet AIDA performance standards and ready for classroom, pool, and open-water teaching evaluations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Instructor Course?
The course runs for 10 days (course length can vary based on number of candidates).
Where does the course meet?
The meeting location is in Waikiki, Hawaii.
What are the prerequisites to enroll?
Prerequisites include AIDA4 certification, valid First Aid & CPR certification, and a minimum age of 18.
What performance standards must candidates meet?
Standards include open-water dives (CWT 40–50m, FIM 40–50m, CNF 20m), pool standards (DYN 90m, DNF 50m, STA 4–5 minutes), rescue scenarios, and stamina requirements such as repeated dives with set surface intervals.
How much does the course cost and is there a deposit?
Course cost is $1500 with a $500 deposit required.
Is certification automatic upon completion?
No—certification is not guaranteed; candidates must meet all course requirements and pass all evaluations to earn instructor certification.