Ocean TigersFreediving · Cabo San Lucas
AIDA & PADI certifications · Los Cabos, Mexico
Learn freediving safely in the luminous waters of Cabo, backed by more than 25 years of experience.
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Find your depth
From your first breath to professional certification, progress at your own pace with personal instruction.
Our training can lead to AIDA or PADI certification, depending on your level, goals and selected program.
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Your first immersion, from theory to open water.
Complete certification to become calm and independent.
Refine your technique and explore greater depth.
Master advanced techniques and deep-diving safety. First professional level.
A personalized boat session to progress down to 50 meters.
Turn your passion into a profession with AIDA instructor certification.
Already a freediving instructor? Join AIDA through a focused professional crossover.
Bronze, Silver or Gold Dolphin: safe underwater learning for ages 6–15.
Practical CPR and first-aid training for Divemaster, Instructor and AIDA 4 paths.
Not sure which level is right for you? We will help you choose the best program for your experience and dates.
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Combine several AIDA levels in one progressive training journey, from your first certification to Assistant Instructor or Instructor.
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Private freediving courses & professional programs anywhere in Mexico and worldwide.
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Wild Sea of Cortez
50 maccessible depthWhy Ocean Tigers?
Freediving is not a struggle. It is calm, movement and the huge smile that greets you when you return to the surface.
Safety without compromiseAIDA protocols and instruction in small groups.
Exceptional teachingBenoit Frachet, among the earliest AIDA instructors.
A unique playgroundPool, beach and boat sessions in the Sea of Cortez.
Google reviews · Freediving
4.8★★★★★ · 211 Google reviews
Selected from 77 Google reviews that mention freediving.“Ben is calm, experienced, intuitive, and fully present.”
Carolina P
“L’enseignement est adapté à chaque étudiant.”
Margot Chabert
“Ben is a world class freediving coach.”
Charlie de la Rosa
“Professional and genuinely wants you to succeed.”
Connie T
“Ben has so much experience with freediving.”
Luis C
“Go deeper and hold my breath for longer than I imagined.”
Jake A
Ocean Tigers Breath-Hold Challenge
Hold your breath and find out.
Never practice breath-holding alone or in water without trained supervision.
Do not hyperventilate before breath-holding.
Our story
Ocean Tigers grew from the meeting of two passionate freedivers and one shared belief: freediving can transform the way we belong in the ocean.
Benoit Frachet is one of the earliest AIDA instructors. Born in Nice, France, he began freediving in 1997, only a few years after AIDA was founded. His passion took him around the world to teach and share his experience. Now an Instructor Trainer, Ben brings decades of knowledge to Cabo San Lucas, from first dives to professional instructor education.
Michael Guild also fell in love with freediving while looking for serious training. In Cabo, he met Ben, then one of the few certified AIDA instructors in Mexico. A friendship formed, followed by a shared project: creating a place where everyone could learn, progress and feel at home in the water. Ocean Tigers was born.
Freediving course FAQ
Clear answers to the questions we hear most often about AIDA and PADI freediving training.
No. Beginner programs are designed for people with no prior snorkeling or freediving experience. We will help you choose the right entry level before confirming your booking.
No. You can begin directly with AIDA 2, as AIDA 1 covers the introductory portion of the AIDA 2 pathway. If you prefer a gentler first step, you can start with AIDA 1 and then continue to AIDA 2 without repeating what you have already completed; with Ocean Tigers, you simply pay the price difference.
You should be comfortable in the water. Standards vary by course: AIDA 1 requires a continuous 100 m swim, while AIDA 2 and PADI Freediver generally require 200 m without fins or 300 m with mask, fins and snorkel. There is no race; control and comfort matter.
It depends on the agency and program. PADI Basic Freediver begins at 12 and PADI Freediver at 15. Standard AIDA adult courses generally begin at 16 with parental consent, while the AIDA Youth program offers age-adapted learning from 6 to 15.
Every participant must complete the relevant medical questionnaire honestly. If an answer indicates a possible contraindication, medical clearance is required before water training. If you are unwell or unsure about your fitness to dive, consult a physician.
Both are recognized freediving education systems with progressive levels, theory, confined-water and open-water skills. The best choice depends on your current certification, goals, future training and preferred learning pathway. We can advise you.
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