Freedive Training Phuket — Pool & Open Water for Certified Freedivers
Already certified with AIDA, SSI, PADI, or Molchanovs? Keep your skills sharp or push your depth further with dedicated static and dynamic apnea sessions at our Chalong pool, or open water depth training at Racha Yai Island — no course, no re-certification, just focused training time with an instructor.
Two Ways to Train — Pick What You Need
Both sessions are open to certified freedivers of any agency (AIDA, SSI, PADI, Molchanovs). No course, no certification — just dedicated coaching time to improve your numbers.
Pool Training
Static apnea (STA) and dynamic apnea (DYN/DNF), breath-hold technique, and CO2/O2 tables in a controlled pool environment.
- Location:Chalong Freedive Pool
- Duration: Half-day session (~3 hrs)
- Format: 1-on-1 or small group
- Price: ฿2,500
Open Water / Depth Training
Free immersion (FIM), constant weight (CWT), and no-fins (CNF) line training at Racha Yai's clear, calm water — ideal for pushing your personal depth.
- Location: Racha Yai Island (boat trip)
- Duration: Full-day (departs ~8:00 AM)
- Format: 1-on-1 or small group
- Price: ฿3,700
Training, Not a Course
This page is for freedivers who are already certified and want dedicated pool or open water time to maintain and improve their skills — not to earn a new certification.
✅ This is for you if...
- You hold a freediving certification from AIDA, SSI, PADI, Molchanovs, or another recognized agency
- You want to improve your static (STA) or dynamic (DYN/DNF) numbers in a pool
- You want supervised depth practice (FIM, CWT, CNF) in open water
- You're preparing for a competition, a personal best attempt, or your next certification level
- You just want regular, coached practice to stay sharp between courses
🎓 Not certified yet?
If you've never taken a freediving course before, start with a certification instead — you'll learn the safety systems, equalization, and technique that make training sessions safe and effective.
See Our Certification Courses →Static & Dynamic Apnea Training
Structured pool sessions to improve your breath-hold time and distance, guided by a certified freediving instructor.
What You'll Work On
- Static Apnea (STA): Breath-hold technique, relaxation, and mental preparation to extend your time floating face-down
- Dynamic Apnea (DYN/DNF): Underwater distance with or without fins, stroke efficiency, and turns
- CO2 & O2 Tables: Tailored breath-hold tables to build tolerance and improve recovery
- Technique Review: Video or verbal feedback on form, streamlining, and relaxation cues
A Typical Session
- Briefing (15 min): Set goals for the session — a new PB, technique work, or general practice
- Warm-up & Breathe-ups (30 min): Guided relaxation and breathing preparation
- Static/Dynamic Sets (90 min): Supervised attempts with safety diver on every breath-hold
- Debrief (15 min): Review numbers, feedback, and plan for your next session
Line Training at Racha Yai Island
A full-day boat trip to Racha Yai's calm, clear water for supervised depth practice on the line — ideal for pushing past your current personal best.
What You'll Work On
- Free Immersion (FIM): Pulling down and up the line, equalization timing, and mouthfill practice
- Constant Weight (CWT): Finning technique, streamlining, and pacing on descent and ascent
- Constant Weight No Fins (CNF): Frog kick and pull-glide technique for those training this discipline
- Equalization Coaching: One-on-one work on mouthfill, Frenzel, or reverse packing as needed
A Typical Day
- Hotel Pickup: Free transfer from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, or Rawai
- Breakfast & Departure: Breakfast provided before the boat leaves for Racha Yai (~45 min)
- Briefing & Line Setup: Dive plan, buddy system, and safety protocol for the day
- Depth Sets: Multiple line dives with a safety diver stationed at depth on every attempt
- Surface Interval & Lunch: Rest between sets, lunch included on board or on the island
- Return & Drop-off: Boat back to the pier, then free transfer to your hotel
Freediving Disciplines Explained
Quick reference for the terms used throughout this page and in your certification course.
Static Apnea
Holding your breath face-down, motionless, in shallow water for as long as possible. Measured in minutes and seconds.
Dynamic Apnea (With Fins)
Swimming the farthest horizontal distance underwater on one breath, using fins or a monofin. Measured in meters.
Dynamic Apnea (No Fins)
Same as DYN, but swimming with just your body — no fins. Relies on pull-and-glide technique.
Free Immersion
Pulling yourself down and up a vertical line by hand, without fins. Often the first depth discipline learned.
Constant Weight
Descending and ascending a line using fins for propulsion, without pulling on the line. The most common depth discipline.
Constant Weight No Fins
The purest and most technical depth discipline — descending and ascending using only frog kick and pull-glide, no fins.
Why Freedivers Keep Coming Back
Phuket's first freediving school, training every major certification agency under one roof since 2008.
Any Agency Welcome
Certified with AIDA, SSI, PADI, or Molchanovs? Doesn't matter — our instructors train freedivers from every agency, not just our own students.
Safety Diver on Every Attempt
No exceptions — every static, dynamic, or depth attempt is supervised by a dedicated safety diver, whether you're in the pool or on the line.
Since 2008
Phuket's first freediving school and a TripAdvisor Hall of Fame member since 2014 — 4.9★ across 1,131 reviews.
Training Tailored to You
Sessions are 1-on-1 or small group, built around your specific goals — a new PB, technique refinement, or steady progress between courses.
Your Instructors
Certified freediving instructors who train students from every agency, in the pool and on the line.
Leonie
AIDA Freediving Instructor
Constantin
Freediving Instructor
Florian
Freediving Instructor
Val
Freediving InstructorWhat Freedivers Say
"I did a free diving course both Aida 2 and Aida 3 with Ruddy. He is very knowledgeable, calm during the session. The session make me really comfortable during my dives."
"We saw a huge variety of beautiful fish, moray eels, and the absolute highlight was spotting a turtle. It truly was one of the best days of our lives."
"Quality of instructors was superb. There was one instructor for every two or three students. Convenient hotel pickup, well-planned logistics."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be certified to join a training session?
Yes. Pool and open water training sessions are for freedivers who already hold a certification from AIDA, SSI, PADI, Molchanovs, or another recognized agency. If you've never freedived before, start with a certification course instead.
Which certification agencies do you accept?
All of them. We train freedivers certified with AIDA, SSI, PADI, and Molchanovs — you don't need to have been certified through SSS Phuket, or through the same agency our instructors teach for.
What's the difference between training and a course?
A course teaches you new skills and ends with a certification. Training sessions have no curriculum or certification — they're dedicated coaching time to improve your existing skills, whether that's static/dynamic apnea in the pool or depth on the line in open water.
Can I book both pool and open water training in the same trip?
Yes, many freedivers do both — a pool session to sharpen technique before pushing depth on a Racha Yai open water day. Contact us and we'll help you plan a schedule that fits your trip.
How many people are in a session?
Sessions are 1-on-1 or small group, so coaching stays focused on your specific goals rather than a fixed course curriculum.
What if the weather affects an open water training day?
The Andaman Sea is trainable year-round, though visibility and conditions are best November to April. If weather makes a session unsafe, we'll reschedule at no extra cost.
Is equipment included?
Yes — full freediving equipment rental (mask, fins, wetsuit, weight belt, lanyard) is included in both the pool and open water training price. Bring your own gear if you prefer.
Can training help me prepare for a competition or personal best attempt?
Yes — many freedivers use our training sessions specifically to prepare for competitions or PB attempts, with coaching focused on the discipline and depth or time target they're working toward.
Find Us at Kata Beach
Pool training is at our Chalong facility. Open water training days depart by boat from Kata Beach — free hotel transfer is included from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, and Rawai.
- Address: 184/1 Koktanod Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100
- Hours: Open 8am–8pm, daily
- Free transfer areas: Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai
- WhatsApp: +66 895 869 920
- Email: info@sssphuket.com
- ✔ Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your session — refunded in full
- ✔ TripAdvisor Hall of Fame since 2014 · 2025 Viator Experience Award
- ✔ Not sure which session is right for you? WhatsApp us — replies within a few hours, 8am–8pm daily
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