21st FII Kona Freediving Camp
Join us for our semi-annual FII Kona Freediving Camp in beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The location and schedule provide an opportunity for various freediving goals and welcome freedivers of all levels of experience, creating a unique environment for the ultimate freediving vacation. This freediving camp fills up quickly, don't miss out!
The Kona Freediving Camp includes a week of intensive depth training with thirteen-time world record freediver and top freediving trainer Martin Stepanek and his team. Our depth training site boasts some of the most stunning marine life, from wild dolphins and turtles to sharks. Whatever your freediving goals, Martin's elite freediving coaching, which includes top to bottom dive video reviews, has boosted many of the top freedivers and instructors' careers. Our coaches are on-hand throughout all sessions to provide personal dive guidance, video, and coaching for all levels of freedivers. The easy-going atmosphere and camaraderie of like-minded people in a magic-freediving location allow everyone to enjoy a fantastic ocean vibe while pursuing their goals with safety as our top priority.
There will be off-shore freediving boat trips throughout the week, allowing you to interact gently with incredible marine life utilizing specialized non-intrusive techniques. Depending on the day, we may visit deep lava tubes and the fish farms hanging over depths of thousands of feet! The boat trips indulge photographers and marine lovers alike as you get up close with manta rays, sharks, pilot whales, dolphins, and more.
The Kona Camp is non-stop fun between depth training, boat trips, meet-ups, and freediving clinics. Still, we love to kick back and soak in Hawaii's white sand beaches during the mid-week beach BBQ. The BBQ features a delicious spread of organic, locally sourced ingredients, including fresh island meats and organic heirloom vegetables direct from the slopes of Hualalai. Our BBQ caters to all, and we always have some yummy vegan options.
The Big Island of Hawaii is one of the world's top freediving and adventure destinations, and you'll stay busy exploring both underwater and on land. From tropical cloud forests and barren lava fields to magnificent waterfalls and 14,000-foot mountain peaks, the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most spectacular places on this planet!
The final camp schedule will be sent out about one month before the camp. This schedule will include your daily schedule, locations, driving directions, meeting times, what to bring, and all other trip information. Please see below the intended itinerary.
During the week, you will have most afternoons open to explore the island. We recommend planning some fun adventures, such as the must-visit Waipio Valley lookout or the famous Greenwell Kona Coffee Farm tour!