Teach with clarity. Guide with heart. Lead with purpose. Train under an Instructor Trainer and turn your passion into a career.
Turn your passion into a profession, mentored directly by an Instructor Trainer. Certify in your chosen system or cross over from another agency.
Apnea Total Instructor Course (ATIC)
2 to 4 weeks
45,000 THB
Teach both beginner and advanced freediving courses, blending psychology, safety, pedagogy, and real-world experience. Includes instructor certifications, small-group mentoring, and the option to teach globally or join the Orenda team.
Become a Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor and gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to lead Wave 1 and Wave 2 students. Includes complete W2I training with instructor evaluations, theory and dry-practice pedagogy, confined and open-water teaching sessions, personalized feedback and mentorship.
Already an instructor with another agency? Transition smoothly into your chosen system. Learn the teaching methods, standards, and course structures while validating your performance requirements.
Yes, when taught properly. All training is led by an Instructor Trainer in small groups, with safety as the foundation of every session. You always dive with a trained buddy and clear protocols.
What if I panic underwater?
It is completely normal to feel nervous at first. We teach relaxation and breathing techniques step by step, in shallow water, so you build calm and confidence before going deeper. You move at your own pace.
Do I need to be fit or a strong swimmer?
You need basic comfort in the water, but you do not need to be an athlete. Freediving is about relaxation, not force. Many of our students are complete beginners.
Is there a minimum age, and can children join?
Our sailing cruises welcome everyone, including families. For freediving courses, please contact us with the ages in your group and we will advise the best option.
What is included and what should I bring?
Courses and trips include the necessary equipment and free underwater video. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and water. We share full details once you book.
How do I book and how fast do you reply?
Send us a message with your preferred course or cruise and dates, by the contact form or WhatsApp. We usually reply within 24 hours.
What happens if the weather is bad?
All courses and boat trips are subject to weather and tide conditions, and safety always comes first. We check the forecast in advance and may adjust the schedule so you get the best and safest experience on the water. Dive sites are chosen daily based on weather and sea conditions to keep every session calm and enjoyable.
Do I need insurance?
We recommend personal travel and health insurance, and many policies cover diving activities, so check your plan. For retreats, travel insurance covering freediving is required and all participants complete a short medical form.
Book your ocean experience
Small groups. Personal attention. Deep transformation. Boat-based freediving courses and coaching, delivered around Koh Tao.