Discover Freediving
Pool Experience
Half day · Pool
Step into the world of freediving with a safe, exciting half-day experience designed to introduce you to the fundamentals. Learn the art of breathing, equalization, and relaxation in the pool under expert guidance.
This is the gentlest possible way into freediving. In a calm, controlled pool you discover the three things every freediver builds on: relaxed breathing, gentle equalization, and the deep calm that lets your body do far more on a single breath than you would expect. There is no pressure and no prior experience needed, just an experienced instructor beside you the whole way, helping you find that first quiet moment beneath the surface.
What is included
- Guided half-day pool session
- Breathing, equalization and relaxation fundamentals
- Expert instructor guidance throughout
- All freediving equipment provided
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any freediving experience?
None at all. The Pool Experience is built for complete beginners. We start from the very basics of breathing, equalization and relaxation, with an instructor guiding you the whole time.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in the water, but you do not need to be an athletic swimmer. The session is in a calm, controlled pool where you can stand or rest at any moment, so it is a safe place to find your confidence.
What if I feel nervous holding my breath?
That is completely normal, and it is exactly what this half day is for. You go at your own pace, one to one with your instructor, and the focus is on relaxation rather than performance. Most people are surprised how calm they feel by the end.
Is equipment included?
Yes. All the freediving equipment you need is provided, so you can just turn up and try it.
Should I do the Pool or the Open Water experience first?
The Pool Experience is the gentler, fully controlled introduction. If you already feel at home in the sea and want your first real ocean dives, the one-day Open Water Experience takes you down to 12 metres instead.
Taught through two recognised systems
- Molchanovs: the wave progression
- Apnea Total: clear, focused levels
This runs from our sailboat
Most of our sessions cast off from SV Freedom Fargo, our 40-foot twin-mast yacht and floating home base on the Gulf of Thailand.
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