Top notch training center managed by wonderful, welcoming folks! Deep Dominica provides a really fun and relaxed atmosphere while still prioritizing safety and professional training. I can't wait to go back!
Dominica
Freediving School
Deep Dominica Freediving
Soufriere, Dominica
A freediving school in Soufriere Bay, Dominica offering AIDA and Molchanovs courses from introduction to instructor level, daily training and coaching, and two annual depth competitions. No boat needed: diving platforms are a short swim from shore with depths up to 150m.
Overview
About Deep Dominica Freediving
Located in Soufriere Bay, Dominica offers warm water, no current and depths up to 150m accessible from shore without a boat. The school offers AIDA and Molchanovs courses from introduction to instructor level, daily training, coaching and safety. With a daily setup of 4 lines and sheltered bay conditions, Deep Dominica also organizes two depth competitions per year.
AIDA and Molchanovs courses from introduction to instructor level, covering theory, confined water, and open-water sessions. Also offers daily training, coaching and safety for certified divers.
Whether you are looking to discover apnea for the first time or earn a recognised freediving certification in Soufriere, Deep Dominica Freediving provides a structured path. The school accepts both first-time freedivers and experienced divers pursuing deeper progression. Instruction is available in English, French, and Spanish.
The people behind it
Meet the Founders
Padjen
Permanent resident of Dominica since March 2018, originally from Utah, USA.
Sofi
World record trainer based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Jon Fane
Resident of Dominica since 2016 with over 10 years of freediving experience. Co-owner of Soufriere Guesthouse.
Ideal for
Who should learn freediving at Deep Dominica Freediving
Beginners
The Introduction and Beginner courses cover breathing, equalization, and open-water sessions up to 20m in calm, no-current Caribbean water.
Advanced
150m in a sheltered volcanic crater, plus sperm whale encounters nearby between training sessions.
Training focus
The team includes Padjen (permanent resident since 2018), Sofi (world record trainer), and Jon Fane (resident since 2016, co-owner of Soufriere Guesthouse).
Why this school
What makes Deep Dominica Freediving stand out
Coaching approach
AIDA and Molchanovs courses from introduction to instructor level, covering theory, confined water, and open-water sessions. Also offers daily training, coaching and safety for certified divers.
Class format
Classes are kept to a small-group format to ensure more personal attention and actual dive time. Equipment rental is available on-site for those traveling light.
Course progression
Students can follow a complete path here, from their first freediving course all the way up to instructor certification.
Courses & Pricing
Deep Dominica Freediving freediving courses and prices in Soufriere
Deep Dominica Freediving lists 5 course options, pricing on request.
This represents a visible ladder from first course to more committed progression covering everything from discovery dives to advanced certification levels, all delivered under AIDA and Molchanovs frameworks.
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Most popular
Introduction to Freediving
1 day
From
$140 USD
Beginner (WAVE 1 / AIDA 2)
2-3 days
From
$450 USD
Advanced (WAVE 2 / AIDA 3)
3 days
From
$550 USD
Master (WAVE 3 / AIDA 4)
4 days
From
$650 USD
Instructor Course
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Training environment
Training sites and conditions in Soufriere
Deep Dominica operates in Soufriere Bay on the southwest coast of Dominica, where warm Caribbean water with no current and depths up to 150m are accessible from shore without a boat. The daily setup has 4 lines available, and the sheltered bay provides consistent conditions year-round.
Soufriere gives the school a mix of shore and boat-based sessions with up to 150m depth available in the broader destination profile.
At a glance
Facilities, languages & certifications
Certifications
Languages
🇬🇧 English 🇫🇷 French 🇪🇸 Spanish
Facilities
Deep water access, Equipment rental, Platform rental
What you get
What is included in courses
Courses at Deep Dominica Freediving include theory sessions, confined water sessions, open-water sessions, and equipment rental. Equipment rental may be available separately.
Certification fees, transport to training sites, and other costs may be included or separate depending on the course. Introduction $140, Beginner $450, Advanced $550, Master $650. Instructor course pricing on request. Book via the website contact form or email.
Dive conditions
Learn to freedive in Soufriere
Soufriere offers warm water and reliable line depth with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions and sets the water profile for Deep Dominica Freediving.
Deep Dominica Freediving is based in Soufriere.
Surface water temperature ranges from 27 to 30 °C year-round, with the best window falling in October–June.
Dominica offers year-round freediving conditions with consistent shelter in Soufriere Bay. Conditions are typically best outside peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct). Two depth competitions are organized each year.
Destination
Discover the destination
Learn more about where Deep Dominica Freediving is based — conditions, best season, depth, and more.
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Got questions?
Frequently asked questions about Deep Dominica Freediving
Everything you need to know about freediving, training, and choosing the right destination.
01 What certifications does Deep Dominica Freediving offer?
Deep Dominica Freediving offers AIDA and Molchanovs certification courses. Multiple agencies are available.
02 How much do courses at Deep Dominica Freediving cost?
Prices at Deep Dominica Freediving start from USD 140 for entry-level courses and go up to USD 650 for advanced levels. Course duration ranges from 1 day to several days.
03 Who is Deep Dominica Freediving best for?
The Introduction and Beginner courses cover breathing, equalization, and open-water sessions up to 20m in calm, no-current Caribbean water. The school also works well for beginners, advanced progression, and depth training.
04 Where does Deep Dominica Freediving train?
Deep Dominica Freediving trains in Soufriere, which offers warm water and reliable line depth with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions. The main training sites are Soufriere Bay, Dominica.
05 How do I contact or book with Deep Dominica Freediving?
Introduction $140, Beginner $450, Advanced $550, Master $650. Instructor course pricing on request. Book via the website contact form or email.
06 Is Soufriere a good place to learn freediving?
Soufriere is well-suited to beginners and those looking to earn a freediving certification. The destination offers warm water and reliable line depth with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions, making it a practical base for structured apnea training. Dominica offers year-round freediving conditions with consistent shelter in Soufriere Bay. Conditions are typically best outside peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct). Two depth competitions are organized each year.
Recent Google reviews
What recent students say about Deep Dominica Freediving
★5.0(22 reviews)
Great facilities and an even better location! The platforms are swimming distance from shore in calm super low current blue water. The staff is all very friendly and Natalie was the best trainer one could ask for! We will be back again for sure!
Amazingggg experience very friendly and professional staff you feel welcomed and safe every day couldnt recommend them highly enough extremly skilled and professional staff punctual and calm love the experience couldnt recommend them highly enough !!
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