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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

Freediving for kids in Phuket

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

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​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.

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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.