Junior courses and training
kids & teens
Discover a safe, fun, and progressive introduction to freediving for children and teenagers at Nama Freediving Phuket.
Our junior freediving programs are designed to help young divers build confidence, water skills, relaxation, and underwater awareness step-by-step — without pressure or intensive certification requirements.
Located in Phuket, our training combines a unique 5m deep training pool environment with optional ocean sessions for older teenagers.
Perfect for:
Children who love the water
Teens interested in ocean adventures
Families looking for unique activities in Phuket
Young swimmers wanting to improve confidence underwater
First-Time Discover Freediving Session
A perfect introduction for beginners with no previous experience.
This 2.5-hour session includes:
Introduction to freediving theory
Breathing & relaxation techniques
Dry practice session
Underwater depth experience in our 5m pool
Safety basics
Fun confidence-building exercises
5m deep training pool in Phuket
⏱ 2.5 hours - 2,500 THB
Includes Molchanovs Discover Freediving certification, pool fee and kids equipment
Suitable for children and teenagers (4-16) who want to safely experience freediving for the first time in a controlled environment.
Next steps after introductory course
Underwater Depth Training Sessions
After the introductory session, students may continue training at their own pace through individual sessions without long-term commitment or pressure to complete a course.
Our deep pool sessions focus on:
Breath-hold development
Equalization practice
Underwater movement & finning
Diving technique
Safety & buddy skills
Confidence building
5m deep training pool
⏱ 1 hour - 1,500 THB per session
Suitable for:
Ages 4–11 (pool training only)
Ages 12+ preparing for open water freediving
Open Water Freediving Sessions (Ages 12+)
For teenagers ready to experience freediving in the ocean with professional supervision.
Sessions include:
Boat trip to training site
Open-water line diving
Equalization & depth adaptation
Safety & rescue skills
Ocean confidence development
Small group coaching
Ocean training by boat
⏱ 3 hours - 2,500 THB per session
Suitable for teenagers aged 12+ comfortable in the water.
Optional Molchanovs Junior Certifications
Students who wish to track their progression may choose to obtain official Molchanovs Junior freediving certifications whenever they comfortably meet the required safety and skill standards.
There is no pressure to complete levels within a fixed timeframe — every child develops differently.
Optional certification fee: 1,300 THB per level
Possible certifications include:
Molchanovs Junior Lap (pool) 1, 2 and 3
Molchanovs Junior Wave (open water) 1, 2 and 3
Progression depends on:
Water confidence
Safety understanding
Equalization ability
Technique & comfort underwater
Personal readiness & maturity
Our goal is to create a positive, safe, and inspiring underwater learning experience for children and teenagers in Phuket.