Descend with intention. Train with an AIDA-qualified freedive instructor in calibrated drop zones, then move into responsible spearfishing on selected reefs — with the yacht positioned for ideal current, light and recovery between dives.
This is not a freediving course bolted onto a yacht charter. Every day of your voyage is built around the conditions — wind, current, visibility, light — and around where you and your group are in your practice.
Mornings typically open with breathwork and equalisation drills at anchor, then move into calibrated training depths suited to your level. Afternoons turn to exploration — selective, sustainable spearfishing in chosen zones, or deeper drift dives where the topography invites it.
The yacht and its crew remain focused on hospitality, navigation and your comfort. Your freedive instructor is dedicated to the water — coaching, safety, video review and the small adjustments that take a diver from comfortable to confident.
Karukera Apnée with John Lopez in the Caribbean and Mediterranean — freedive and spearfish with a BPJEPS-certified master. Or Ocean Oriented™ with Dr. Lindsay Bira — freediving as a tool for mental clarity, performance and growth.
No. Our partners coach from a comfortable first breath-hold through AIDA 3+ depths. We match the instructor and the daily programme to the group, so a mixed-experience family or group of friends can dive side-by-side.
Selectively and responsibly. Our partners only fish in regions and seasons where the practice is legal, sustainable, and culturally appropriate — and only target species in healthy populations. The catch is for the table; nothing is wasted.
Caribbean — December through May, with clearest visibility February to April. Mediterranean — June through October. French Polynesia and Indonesia — most of the year, with specific windows for blue water and current. We will recommend a window based on what you want to dive.
No. That is the whole point of this format. Your captain and crew stay focused on hospitality, navigation and anchoring you in the right place. The instructor handles the water — safety, teaching, and the rhythm of the dives.
Every journey begins with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — dates, destinations, group size, experiences — and your Odyssea agent will craft a proposal tailored precisely to you.
An invitation-led membership for travellers who choose the ocean often. Preferred rates on yachts and villas, early access to themed departures, and bespoke journey design from our concierge — reach out to find out more.
