Cape Town Freediving

Cape Town Freediving Established in 2012, Cape Town Freediving is SA's premier freediving centre. Courses Training, Gear & Snorkeling! Breathe in. Dive in. Let the adventure begin!

A-Okay šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼Without being able to talk underwater, just yet, us freedivers have to find some ways around this limitation. Y...
27/04/2026

A-Okay šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼

Without being able to talk underwater, just yet, us freedivers have to find some ways around this limitation.
You would be surprised at the sometimes creative means of non verbal communication we get up to, sub surface.

Hand signals, hopefully not a pointed hand behind the head (šŸ¦ˆ), facial expressions, underwater dance moves; they all mean something different!

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Nursery ground.The Capes kelp forests act as more than just an intertidal buffer between open ocean and the shoreline. A...
26/04/2026

Nursery ground.

The Capes kelp forests act as more than just an intertidal buffer between open ocean and the shoreline.

As seen here, many species of fish and other marine animals use the kelp forests as a protective barrier between them and open water. For a small fish, open water means exposure, and the tightly woven kelp beds counteract that. Aside from this, many species reside here when they are young, as this safety blanket makes it harder for predatory species to get an easy meal!

Safe for them, exciting for us, itā€™s truly a wonder! šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Surface time. Between dives we spend our time up here. Unlike scuba divers, we spend most of our time in this space: pre...
13/04/2026

Surface time.

Between dives we spend our time up here. Unlike scuba divers, we spend most of our time in this space: prepping for our one-breath adventures below.

ā€œDid you see that!ā€, ā€œcome follow meā€, ā€œbreathe, just breatheā€, ā€œI canā€™t believe my eyesā€; we canā€™t talk underwater just yet, but we certainly find our ways around it.

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Small fish, big forest.Hereā€™s a little kelp forest scene to start your week! Make like a fish; just keep swimming šŸ’™Happy...
13/04/2026

Small fish, big forest.

Hereā€™s a little kelp forest scene to start your week!

Make like a fish; just keep swimming šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Down we go!Sometimes itā€™s a bit of a squeeze, a shimmy between stipes, a duck and rollā€¦ but itā€™s all worth it in the end...
10/04/2026

Down we go!

Sometimes itā€™s a bit of a squeeze, a shimmy between stipes, a duck and rollā€¦ but itā€™s all worth it in the end!

Under the thick canopy of kelp lie open channels, wide spaces filled with sea life. The best way to explore them is to, well, try find them first!

Come explore for yourself!

Happy freediving. Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Through the looking glassā€¦Swimming through the kelp forest is like uncovering a hidden world. Just below the surface lie...
07/04/2026

Through the looking glassā€¦

Swimming through the kelp forest is like uncovering a hidden world. Just below the surface lies an unsuspecting ecosystem that will change how you see the sea.

Dark and gloomy coastlines turn into mystical groves of kelp and light, illuminating what you once thought impossible.

Come and see for yourself! šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Hello friend šŸ™Itā€™s always a treat to see our octopus friends out of their dens. Normally these inquisitive creatures say...
23/03/2026

Hello friend šŸ™

Itā€™s always a treat to see our octopus friends out of their dens. Normally these inquisitive creatures say hello from the safety of their rocks caves, with an arm extended to see whatā€™s what.

But when the opportunity arises and their curiosity heightens; sometimes weā€™re able to take a closer look!

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Kelp forest calmness.Feeling blue about the week ahead? Hereā€™s some peace and stillness, a moment to appreciate and reme...
22/03/2026

Kelp forest calmness.

Feeling blue about the week ahead? Hereā€™s some peace and stillness, a moment to appreciate and remember what lies waiting.

With busy schedules and day to day stresses, itā€™s easy to forget about the things that bring us back to ourselves. For many of us, itā€™s a trip underwater. A chance to step outside of your life, and into a new world.

The forest sways on, and your time to return will come again šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Down we go!Slowly descending a drop line, with one breath and a calmed mind. Learning to slow the heart, and thus the mi...
09/03/2026

Down we go!

Slowly descending a drop line, with one breath and a calmed mind.

Learning to slow the heart, and thus the mind, is one of the foundational pillars of freediving. Itā€™s a skill many people donā€™t realise their potential in, even as untrained divers. With a few simple tricks and breath work techniques: youā€™ll amaze yourself at your capabilities!

Time to practice and learn, come join us šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Undersea magic!Vibrant little corners like this one are some of the many wonders hidden amidst our kelp forests. Nooks a...
09/03/2026

Undersea magic!

Vibrant little corners like this one are some of the many wonders hidden amidst our kelp forests.

Nooks and crannies out of eyeshot that teem with life, colour, and shape. Itā€™s like a treasure hunt every time you mask up and head out.

So while the kelp might seems dark and daunting, just know there are little moments like this waiting for you šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

Adventure freediver!Becoming an adventure freediver is not merely a written certification. It covers the necessary found...
03/03/2026

Adventure freediver!

Becoming an adventure freediver is not merely a written certification. It covers the necessary foundational skills to safely navigate the world of freediving, but itā€™s more than that too.

Itā€™s comfort in unpredictable ocean conditions, from calm waters to rough sees, claustrophobic caves & open expansive kelp forests. At Cape Town Freediving, we prepare you for the full experience, so no matter the day; you can make the most of it.

Come learn with us, weā€™d love to have you šŸ’™

Happy freediving! Be safe, connect, and enjoy.

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14 Glen Road, Glencairn
Cape Town
7975

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 04:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 04:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 04:30
Thursday 09:00 - 04:30
Friday 09:00 - 04:30
Saturday 09:00 - 04:30
Sunday 09:00 - 15:00

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+27728702724

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