Freediving means swimming underwater on a breath you took at the surface. If you’re curious about learning, start with a supervised lesson. If you mainly want to see the reef, choose a surface snorkel. Even a short dive below the surface while snorkeling carries breath-hold risks. Divers Alert Network explains why.
Start looking on the island where you’ll already be staying. Compare the training, the swimming requirements, and what happens if the weather changes before you arrange the rest of the trip around a class.