Wave 1 – Beginner Certification
From your first breath-hold to 20 meters deep — in just 4 days.
Imagine diving 20 meters deep on a single breath, weightless and free. In 4 days, you'll go from your first breath-hold to gliding through the ocean with confidence. Our unique deep pool day lets you master techniques stress-free before the open water — so when you finally dive into the blue, it feels like coming home.
Official Molchanovs Partner
Internationally Recognized Certification
All courses follow the Molchanovs education system — the global standard in freediving training.
Certification awarded: Molchanovs Wave 1 Freediver
Your Journey
- Build unshakeable confidence in the ocean
- Experience the freedom of diving 12-20m deep
- Master relaxation and breath control
- Feel at home in the underwater world
What You'll Achieve
- Dive confidently to 12-20m
- Hold your breath for 1:30+ minutes
- Swim 30m+ underwater with ease
Everything Included
Molchanovs Wave 1 requirements
- Age 12+ (no experience needed)
- Comfortable swimming 200m
- Health questionnaire
"I never thought I could hold my breath for 2 minutes. The Wave 1 course was an eye-opener — the instructors were incredibly patient and the ocean sessions were magical."
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Begin Your JourneyCourse Itinerary
Day 1: Pool — Basics & Breathing
Your journey begins gently. On land, you'll discover how powerful a single calm breath can be. Then, in the pool, everything changes — floating weightless, you realize the water was never something to fear. It was always waiting for you.
Day 2: Pool — Technique & Confidence
Your second day in the pool. We focus on building rock-solid technique and true confidence. Repeating skills in a stable environment ensures that when you go to the ocean, your body already knows exactly what to do.
Day 3: Deep Pool (5m) — Equalization & Vertical Diving
Today you go vertical in our deep 5m pool. It feels like a secret rehearsal for the ocean — no waves, no currents, just you perfecting the move that unlocks the deep: equalization. By evening, it'll feel second nature.
Day 4: Open Water — Certification Dives
The boat takes you to crystal-clear water. With your strong pool foundation, you take one breath and glide down — 15… 20 meters. You surface with a Molchanovs certification — and a completely new version of yourself.
Program may vary slightly depending on student progress and specific needs.
Prefer a private course?
All course prices on our site are per person in a group. If you want the instructor only for yourself, book an individual (1:1) course — same Molchanovs certification, built around you.
Your dates
We fit the course to your schedule instead of the group calendar.
Full attention
The instructor works only with you, so feedback is instant and progress is faster.
Your pace
The programme adapts to your comfort, goals and experience.
Approximate prices per person. The exact price depends on dates and location — ask us for a quote.
From Our Students
Hear from real people who discovered their potential with us.
"Trained for two months and was impressed by the individual approach to every student. I came to improve my swimming technique and ended up learning breath control and diving to 20 meters — something I couldn't have dreamed of before. Recomm…"
"Helped me overcome my fear of water and depth. I came for one session just for fun — and ended up extending my stay in Thailand to take more classes. I had thought freediving wasn't for me. I was completely wrong."
"The teaching approach is remarkably gentle — if something doesn't work, there's no pressure, just patient explanation until it clicks. In three sessions I fixed an ear equalization problem I'd had for years and learned to dive without weigh…"
"I came thinking I had a solid freediving background — but after 3 hours of theory on land, I realised I had so much more to learn. The best instructor I've ever had for explaining the fundamentals. He shared so many nuances and made me comp…"
"A wonderful coach, very attentive to detail. Every session covers the full picture: why we do this, what it does, how it connects. We regularly go on open water depth sessions — calm, thoughtful, never rushed. So grateful for every small ac…"
"We came to Phuket and couldn't pass up the chance to train with one of the world's top freedivers. We're complete beginners — and the amount of knowledge and experience he shared was priceless. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're i…"
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before your first dive.
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Where You'll Dive
Explore the incredible dive sites where this course takes place
Coral Island
Perfect for beginners and building water confidence. Shallow reefs teeming with tropical fish and vibrant coral gardens. Coral Island provides a gentle introduction to ocean freediving in a safe, easily accessible location. Ideal for trial sessions and first-time ocean dives.
Khao Lak
Explore pristine dive sites north of Phuket with access to the world-famous Similan Islands. Khao Lak offers exceptional visibility, untouched reefs, and some of Thailand's most spectacular underwater landscapes. Perfect for advanced freediving training and multi-day diving trips in a tranquil, less crowded environment.
Krabi
Freedive beneath towering limestone cliffs and explore the stunning islands of Krabi province. Home to the famous Phi Phi Islands, Krabi offers diverse dive sites ranging from shallow reefs perfect for beginners to deep walls for advanced freedivers. Experience incredible biodiversity in one of Thailand's most scenic coastal regions.
Discover Your Ocean Potential
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Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced freediver, we're here to guide you. Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 2 hours.