Welcome to the world of Luis Fonseca, an exceptionally experienced freediving instructor with a profound connection to the underwater realm. With over 40 years of teaching underwater activities and freediving, Luis has dedicated his life to sharing his passion and expertise with others.

Luis possesses a unique quality that sets him apart – an extraordinary patience when it comes to helping individuals overcome their underwater phobias. He understands that diving beneath the surface is not just about exploring depths or competing with others; it is a transformative experience that allows us to immerse ourselves, weightless in the water, and embark on an inward journey.

For Luis, freediving is a gateway to being fully present in the moment, to connect with our inner space, and to commune with the underwater world in a state of free consciousness. It is a medium through which we dive into our own selves, expressing our essence while interacting with the magnificent beings that inhabit the water.

His approach to freediving encompasses more than just the technical aspects of line diving or competitions. It is an invitation to develop our aquatic skills, embrace relaxation and meditation, and forge a deep bond between our being and the aquatic environment. Freediving is not the ultimate goal for Luis; rather, it is a means through which we can connect with the water, rediscover our essence, and nurture our relationship with Mother Nature.

Throughout his courses, Luis incorporates a routine of relaxation and breathing exercises. By integrating the physical body, mind, spirit, and nature, he facilitates a holistic experience that goes beyond mere skill acquisition. His objective is to cultivate our aquatic capacity consciously, always with an awareness of the natural environment, and to guide us in exploring both the outer and inner worlds.

Luis Fonseca’s expertise extends beyond the classroom and into the captivating waters of Bonaire. As a specialist in freediving explorations, he leads thrilling drift freediving adventures along the scenic coast, showcasing the unparalleled beauty of the island’s underwater treasures.

Join Luis Fonseca on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and connection. Embrace the depths, explore the currents, and discover a profound sense of harmony as you embark on a unique freediving experience guided by his wisdom and expertise.

Explore Bonaire underwater world with Bonaire Freediving School.  As a freediver you won’t need any uncomfortable gear, you are all the equipment you need. We go Freediving to connect with the water and with ourselves at the same time,  to become more mentally and physically aware of our bodies,  to safely push our limits, competing or just  freediving for ourselves… for fun, take underwater video & photos, and get rid of all the worries and stress of your daily life. When you take a course with Bonaire Freediving School, you become one with the ocean as you experience its silence and beauty

Humans have been freediving for thousands of years for numerous reasons, such as war, exploration, forage for food etc. In recent years, Freediving has become an amazing sport.  In Bonaire Freediving School NV, our mission is to educate on what it takes to freedive safely, providing education and tips on apnea, breathing techniques, fitness, stretching, meditation and nature.

Freediving is where meditation meets endurance. You must quiet the mind before entering a world that asks you not to breathe. But if you can clear that hurdle, then prepare to be amazed. Here, with Bonaire Freediving School you can swim alongside jacks, mantas and turtles, explore shipwrecks and find the limits of your inner strength.

Bonaire Freediving School will teach you on how to connect your body, mind, and spirit acquiring capabilities to make deeper and longer dives while interacting with amazing sea life on a single breath of air, developing the mammalian diving reflex to aid in conserving oxygen and restrict the flow of blood to the extremities.

“For more than 40 years I have been dedicated to teaching, instructing and educating all those whom, as much as I do, have felt the passion that the sea and all of its creatures motivate. With this in mind my teachings all balance the technical aspects of freediving with connecting with the underwater world in a free state of mind, being present in the now. We in Bonaire Freediving School know that what we do brings happiness to many who trust us, but we are also well aware that if we do not do things right we risk them too. Fortunately in my 40+ years of expertise we have never had any such experiences, nor will we ever if it depends on us. We only certify our students when they succeed in their practical and theoretical exams and when we trust that they have become apt, sure and conscious freedivers. We take safety very seriously and therefore we only hire Instructors and/or certify assistants whom we feel we could entrust with the lives of our own children under the sea“

Luis E. Fonseca

For Freediving education:

 Bonaire Freediving School:

67 Kaya Gobernador N Debrot. Suite #2

Harbour Village marina.

Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

+5994167672 Instagram @Bonairefreediving facebook @BonaireFreedivingSchool / bonairefreediving.com