Testimonials

It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from Daniel. All the dive shops I've been to in town recommended his course. Daniel and Kristin are patient, generous with their time, and clear. They have a no nonsense approach to the material that is grounded in the great curriculum, and their deep experience. Safety was important to me and they explained this material clearly and provided excellent practice scenarios. It's great to dive with people so talented and comfortable in the water. Their practical advice about equipment, choosing dive spots, and watching local conditions was also invaluable. I would imagine taking any level of course from them would be amazing.

I took the Level 1 course in September in Homer, Alaska with instructor John Dornellas. I had the jitters and was a little nervous about the class. That all changed once class staryed rolling amd John started the classroom session. It felt laid back but still very serious on all the safety protocol and rescue techniques. The pool session went great. John was great in the way that if wr didnt quite understand something he would take the time and let us try each activity until we all undetstood safety aspects well. The next day was even better on the open water session. We had a great day on the water and same thing if we had any problems John was thete to help us out. I would recomennd 10/10 taking a course with this institute. Looking forward to my next course.

Neal is a 10/10 instructor. Very knowledgeable, very patient. Always felt safe and like he could handle whatever was happening. Didn't know anything about him ahead of the class and didn't know really much about freediving, but he turned out to be everything one could hope for in a teacher, and now I am confident in my diving. Thank you!

I had an excellent time completing this course, and wouldn't change a thing. Every component from the instructor Neal, the e-learning, to the practice to the dive day was everything

Worth every penny, better diver, PR’d every aspect of my diving and feel like a safer diver. Joe and the Benthic team are great