Apnea Addicts Freediving
Snorkelling and Spearfishing in Cape Town
Freediving Courses, Snorkel Adventures, Spearfishing Training/Trips
Cape Town Dive Centre
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Snorkelling
Freediving
Scuba
The Beauty of the ocean and freediving Cape Town on a single Breath, is the most magical part of Freediving to the ocean’s Depth.
We conduct freedive trips, training and Instructor Training in PADI Freediving
All trips and courses include full set of gear if required.
Spearfishing Cape Town is the most sustainable, and environmentally friendly way to harvest edible species legally in Cape Town. Spearfishing in Cape town is also the most humane and fun way to enjoy fresh produce.
We would like to introduce you to this great discipline of Diving!
Become a certified snorkel guide with our ISO 13970-accredited PADI Snorkel Guide Course. Learn to lead safely, manage groups confidently, and grow your marine tourism career in Cape Town.
All courses include a full snorkelling gear set if required.
Mermaid Arteasa Presents Mermaiding in Cape Town. To book a Mermaiding Course, Event, or Training look no further.
Snorkelling Cape Town Kelp Forests and penguins while Cape Town is one of the most unique experiences ever. The life around our ocean is surreal and Unique.
Allow us to take you on your Cape Town Kelp Forest Snorkelling journey!
Here you will find info on some of our favourite dive sites for freediving snorkelling and spearfishing Cape Town, we will choose the most relevant dive site for your course when you book it with us, but if you plan on exploring diving with a buddy, this is a good place to start.
Apnea Addicts offers freediving, snorkelling and spearfishing in Cape Town for anyone wanting to explore the ocean on a single breath. We guide beginners and experienced divers into the kelp forests, rocky reefs and calm bays that make this coastline special.
Mermaid Arteasa Presents Mermaiding in Cape Town. To book a Mermaiding Course, Event, or Training look no further.
KeatZATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant instructors. The Apnea Addicts team look after you through the entire process and ensure that you are comfortable in the water and understand the fundamentals of the sport.Posted on Reece TruterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best experiences I have had with a dive shop. I was blown away by how beautiful the African Sea Forest was and had many amazing dives from shore entry and off a boat all during my freediving course and improving my skills, reaching new depths and learning how to do it all safely.Posted on Amber McLeodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charl and Brit are amazing instructors :) Doing my freediving instructor course with them. Super patient people and they have very adaptable teaching styles that will suit anyone. Very fun course!Posted on Leroux CloeteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best in the business, took my free diving to the next level and will recommend it to anyone looking to dive safer and improve their diving.Posted on YB NaidooTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gareth did such an amazing job with Mischka, he reads people extremely accurately and helps them accordingly. I seriously recommend Gareth and his team if you value patience and understanding. Thanks for the breathtaking experience guys, well done!Posted on Boy de JongeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did my 4 day Open Water Course, both Gareth and Indi are very nice, highly qualified and know where to go for the best Cape Town dive spots. Highly recommend!Posted on Jonathan MüllerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication. Great instructor. My son loved it.Posted on Google rating score: 4.9 of 5,
based on 43 reviews
Paradise42498870172Verified Amazing diving and skill improving. I had such an amazing time in Cape Town while being shown around with Apnea Addicts Freediving. We visited many dive sites via shore and boat. All while improving my diving skills on freediving courses. GoPlaces67263033124Verified Amazing Charl and Brit are amazing instructors :) Doing my freediving instructor course with them and they have very adaptable teaching styles that will suit anyone. Very fun course! Passport38210741530Verified Spear fishing trip Beautiful waters and friendly cow sharks + friendly charles. Will recommend this to anyone. Gona come back again for sure. Leroux CVerified If you are a free diver this is a must!!! Best in the business, took my free diving to the next level and will recommend it to anyone looking to dive safer and improve their diving. Hayley CVerified Amazing shore dives with great people! I was recommended this dive shop by a local and it was the best choice I could have made! It’s a small company, so you get an intimate, personalized experience. Joe was a fantastic coordinator and extremely knowledgeable about the sites and marine life. Philippe was my dive buddy and helped me feel really comfortable and took great care of me on our dives. We saw incredible kelp forests, beautiful coral, nudibranchs of many kinds, swam through rock formations, and a friendly seal even came by and gave us a quick show. I’m so glad I chose to dive in SA, and I’m even happier I picked Cape Town Dive Centre. Thank you Joe and Philippe!! Tarryn BVerified PADI Open Water & Advanced Open Water courses - an unforgettable experience When I finally decided that it was time to learn to scuba dive (something I’d wanted to do for years), I signed up for the Open Water Course with the Cape Town Dive Centre because of a friend's recommendation. From the minute the Open Water Course started, I loved everything about it! My instructor, Joe, was fun but also incredibly efficient and an excellent teacher. The course was quite difficult and complex so I wouldn't have wanted to do it with just anyone. However, because of the way Joe taught and helped us under the water, I felt totally safe and calm. By the end of the course I was totally hooked on scuba diving! So much so, in fact, that a couple of months later I returned to the Cape Town Dive Centre to do my Advanced Open Water Course. For anyone who intends on continuing to scuba dive after completing the Open Water Course, I would strongly recommend doing the Advanced Open Water Course too. This course really expanded my knowledge and improved my capabilities, ultimately making me a much more competent and confident diver – with much improved buoyancy and air consumption as an added bonus! So, if the above isn't already clear, let me say this: I would highly recommend going to the Cape Town Dive Centre to start and/or continue your diving journey! All of the staff are friendly and super well qualified, and will go out of their way to accommodate you and any concerns you may have. You are bound to have a phenomenal experience – in the water and out of it! Claude VisagieVerified First scuba dive What an amazing experience. Friendly instructors that are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Cape Town and to all the locals!! Andrew ScottVerified PADI open water diver course Just completed a PADI open water diving course with Cape Town Dive Centre. Was an amazing experience and loved every minute of it! Staff very professional and drilled us on every important aspect of the course. Great value for money and can really recommend it to anyone wanting to get into SCUBA BoardingPass760957Verified You haven't lived if you haven't tried scuba diving! Our diving instructor Joe was already waiting for us with our gear when we arrived, which was great. He was very patient and helpful and made 200% sure we had all the basic skills mastered. I couldn't complete my dive, but he continued with my son, who is now totally hooked on scuba diving. I'm giving the experience 4 out of 5 as it was too short, a 4-hour experience was advertised and it was under 2-hours from arriving to leaving (trying to get into the wet suits and the instructions was about an hour). I can wholeheartedly recommend this and trust me, you are in SAVE hands with these people, they know what they are doing and know how to handle emergencies. Thank you, Joe! bhbruwerVerified Great Experience! Great experience with friendly staff that makes you feel at ease throughout the dive. Will definitely recommend CTDC! Thanks Gareth!
Apnea Addicts Freediving
Freediving School
Apnea Addicts Freediving is a Cape Town Dive Centre, and the home of PADI Freediving | Cape Town Spearfishing | PADI Snorkelling Capetown, South Africa.
Apnea Addicts is a leading provider of freediving Cape Town, snorkelling and Cape Town spearfishing courses and activities. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you explore the underwater world in a safe and enjoyable environment.With the highest PADI qualifications in Freediving our staff will look after your every need.
Whether you are a beginner, experienced or want to learn how to instruct freediving, we have something for everyone. Our courses are suitable for recreational and professional diving enthusiasts and are designed to help you develop your skills and achieve your diving goals. So why wait? Join us and discover the thrill of freediving, snorkeling, and spearfishing in the beautiful waters of Cape Town. We can’t wait to see you there!



















Apnea Addicts
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Apnea Addicts, a leading freediving school in Cape Town, will be continuing with our Cape Town snorkelling, freediving, and spearfishing activities this year. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you explore the underwater world in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, we have something for everyone. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming activities and join us for the fun in the beautiful waters of Cape Town. We can’t wait to see you there!
What Is Freediving?
FEEL THE OCEAN...
Freediving is to be free underwater on a single breath, rather than using a breathing apparatus such as scuba gear. Freedivers do underwater breath-hold diving with only their fins and a snorkel to reach the same depths, and explore the ocean more freely, being in touch with nature, and close to our roots in the ocean in the most natural way possible.
We freedive for various reasons, including recreational diving, competitive diving, sustainable spearfishing, and kelp-forest snorkelling.
Freediving is also meditative, to be in the water calms the mind.
What is Apnea?
( You'll be hearing this alot! )
To state it simply Apnea is to hold your breath, and as our name says, we are addicted to underwater breath-hold diving at the Apnea Addicts Feediving. We often practice apnea in order to increase their ability to hold their breath and to dive to deeper depths, but also to ensure that we know what our bodies are comfortable with.
Apnea can be practiced in a variety of ways, including static apnea (holding one’s breath while floating stationary in the water) and dynamic apnea (swimming underwater while holding one’s breath) – This is one of our favourites!
Apnea is an important skill for freedivers to master, as it allows them to stay underwater for longer periods of time and to dive to greater depths. We train, in order to understand the breathold and to be safe in the water.
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Apnea Addicts
The Freediving School
Apnea Addicts is a leading provider of freediving and spearfishing training in Southern Africa. Our courses are certified by PADI, the world’s largest dive training organization, and are suitable for both recreational and professional diving enthusiasts. At Apnea Addicts, we offer a range of courses and activities to help you explore the underwater world, including Cape Town Spearfishing, Freediving, Snorkelling, and Boat Diving adventures.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, we have something for everyone. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you develop your skills and achieve your diving goals in a safe and enjoyable environment. So why wait? Join us and discover the thrill of freediving and spearfishing in the beautiful waters of Southern Africa.
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PADI Certified Courses
Certified
Instructor Training...
The PADI Certified Freediver Instructor is able to teach independently, and can train freedivers under the banner of the largest and most widely recognized diving institution world wide.
Our competent Staff Instructor Brittnee Engelbrecht and Instructor-Trainer Charl Marais will take you on a journey that will change your life!
KeatZATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant instructors. The Apnea Addicts team look after you through the entire process and ensure that you are comfortable in the water and understand the fundamentals of the sport.Posted on Reece TruterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best experiences I have had with a dive shop. I was blown away by how beautiful the African Sea Forest was and had many amazing dives from shore entry and off a boat all during my freediving course and improving my skills, reaching new depths and learning how to do it all safely.Posted on Amber McLeodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charl and Brit are amazing instructors :) Doing my freediving instructor course with them. Super patient people and they have very adaptable teaching styles that will suit anyone. Very fun course!Posted on Leroux CloeteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best in the business, took my free diving to the next level and will recommend it to anyone looking to dive safer and improve their diving.Posted on YB NaidooTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gareth did such an amazing job with Mischka, he reads people extremely accurately and helps them accordingly. I seriously recommend Gareth and his team if you value patience and understanding. Thanks for the breathtaking experience guys, well done!Posted on Boy de JongeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did my 4 day Open Water Course, both Gareth and Indi are very nice, highly qualified and know where to go for the best Cape Town dive spots. Highly recommend!Posted on Jonathan MüllerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication. Great instructor. My son loved it.Posted on Google rating score: 4.9 of 5,
based on 43 reviews
Paradise42498870172Verified Amazing diving and skill improving. I had such an amazing time in Cape Town while being shown around with Apnea Addicts Freediving. We visited many dive sites via shore and boat. All while improving my diving skills on freediving courses. GoPlaces67263033124Verified Amazing Charl and Brit are amazing instructors :) Doing my freediving instructor course with them and they have very adaptable teaching styles that will suit anyone. Very fun course! Passport38210741530Verified Spear fishing trip Beautiful waters and friendly cow sharks + friendly charles. Will recommend this to anyone. Gona come back again for sure. Leroux CVerified If you are a free diver this is a must!!! Best in the business, took my free diving to the next level and will recommend it to anyone looking to dive safer and improve their diving. Hayley CVerified Amazing shore dives with great people! I was recommended this dive shop by a local and it was the best choice I could have made! It’s a small company, so you get an intimate, personalized experience. Joe was a fantastic coordinator and extremely knowledgeable about the sites and marine life. Philippe was my dive buddy and helped me feel really comfortable and took great care of me on our dives. We saw incredible kelp forests, beautiful coral, nudibranchs of many kinds, swam through rock formations, and a friendly seal even came by and gave us a quick show. I’m so glad I chose to dive in SA, and I’m even happier I picked Cape Town Dive Centre. Thank you Joe and Philippe!! Tarryn BVerified PADI Open Water & Advanced Open Water courses - an unforgettable experience When I finally decided that it was time to learn to scuba dive (something I’d wanted to do for years), I signed up for the Open Water Course with the Cape Town Dive Centre because of a friend's recommendation. From the minute the Open Water Course started, I loved everything about it! My instructor, Joe, was fun but also incredibly efficient and an excellent teacher. The course was quite difficult and complex so I wouldn't have wanted to do it with just anyone. However, because of the way Joe taught and helped us under the water, I felt totally safe and calm. By the end of the course I was totally hooked on scuba diving! So much so, in fact, that a couple of months later I returned to the Cape Town Dive Centre to do my Advanced Open Water Course. For anyone who intends on continuing to scuba dive after completing the Open Water Course, I would strongly recommend doing the Advanced Open Water Course too. This course really expanded my knowledge and improved my capabilities, ultimately making me a much more competent and confident diver – with much improved buoyancy and air consumption as an added bonus! So, if the above isn't already clear, let me say this: I would highly recommend going to the Cape Town Dive Centre to start and/or continue your diving journey! All of the staff are friendly and super well qualified, and will go out of their way to accommodate you and any concerns you may have. You are bound to have a phenomenal experience – in the water and out of it! Claude VisagieVerified First scuba dive What an amazing experience. Friendly instructors that are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Cape Town and to all the locals!! Andrew ScottVerified PADI open water diver course Just completed a PADI open water diving course with Cape Town Dive Centre. Was an amazing experience and loved every minute of it! Staff very professional and drilled us on every important aspect of the course. Great value for money and can really recommend it to anyone wanting to get into SCUBA BoardingPass760957Verified You haven't lived if you haven't tried scuba diving! Our diving instructor Joe was already waiting for us with our gear when we arrived, which was great. He was very patient and helpful and made 200% sure we had all the basic skills mastered. I couldn't complete my dive, but he continued with my son, who is now totally hooked on scuba diving. I'm giving the experience 4 out of 5 as it was too short, a 4-hour experience was advertised and it was under 2-hours from arriving to leaving (trying to get into the wet suits and the instructions was about an hour). I can wholeheartedly recommend this and trust me, you are in SAVE hands with these people, they know what they are doing and know how to handle emergencies. Thank you, Joe! bhbruwerVerified Great Experience! Great experience with friendly staff that makes you feel at ease throughout the dive. Will definitely recommend CTDC! Thanks Gareth!