Freediving is also a recreational activity, celebrated as a relaxing, liberating and unique experience significantly different from scuba diving. The advantages freediving has over scuba diving are:
less equipment to wear
greater mobility and speed
lower diving costs
shorter preparation time
no decompression time for deep dives
greater visibility due to a lack of exhaled air bubbles
no distracting sounds like regulator breathing
greater time in the water since air tank refills are not needed