SSI Freediving Level 3 Phuket — Master Freediver Certification
For certified SSI Freediving Level 2 divers ready to push their depth — 5 days at Chalong Pool and Racha Yai Island with SSS Phuket, mastering advanced equalization (mouthfill) to reach 34-40m constant weight (bi-fins & free immersion), your first constant weight no-fins dives to 25-30m, plus buddy and rescue skills from 20m.
- — Max 3 students per instructor
- — Full freediving equipment included
- — Free SSS Phuket t-shirt
- — SSI Master Freediver certification
What You Need to Know Before Booking SSI Freediving Level 3
Who Is SSI Freediving Level 3 For?
SSI Freediving Level 3 is the top consumer certification in the SSI system — here's how to know if it's the right level for you.
Already Hold Your SSI Level 2?
This is the natural next step — build on your Level 2 skills and progress to 34-40m constant weight/free immersion, plus your first constant weight no-fins dives to 25-30m.
See Program in Depth →Certified Elsewhere at This Level?
Hold an equivalent certification — Molchanovs Wave 3, AIDA 4, or PADI Master Freediver? A crossover evaluation lets you skip straight to Level 3 without repeating Level 2. You'll also need a current CPR/First Aid certificate (less than 2 years old) before booking.
Compare Certifications →Want to Keep Progressing?
SSI Level 3 is our top recreational certification — beyond it, the path is refining your technique with private coaching, or exploring SSI's professional-level instructor training. Message us to talk through your options.
Ask Us →Not Yet Level 2 Certified?
Level 3 requires an SSI Freediving Level 2 certification (or equivalent) as a prerequisite. If you haven't reached that level yet, start with our intermediate open water course first.
See Level 2 Course →SSI Freediving Level 3 Course — Program in Depth
Every SSI Freediving Level 3 course is led by our in-house SSI-certified freediving instructors, at a maximum ratio of 3 students per instructor, so you get hands-on, personal attention in the pool and on the boat.
SSI Freediving Level 3 builds directly on your Level 2 certification, pushing your depth range from 24-30m to 34-40m while adding advanced equalization and safety skills. Over 5 days you'll cover deep-diving theory and technique in the pool at Chalong, apply it at moderate depth on a local reef day, then certify across two full open water days at Racha Yai Island.
- 9:00 AMTheory: freediving physiology, lung measurements, breathing, and failure depth
- 10:15 AMAttention deconcentration technique
- 11:00 AMStatic apnea training, building toward 3 minutes 30 seconds
- 12:00 PMDynamic apnea (bi-fins) toward 75m, dynamic no-fins toward 50m
- 9:00 AMAdvanced equalization training — Frenzel combined with mouthfill and reverse packing, dry and in the pool
- 11:00 AMFunctional Residual Capacity (FRC) diving theory and shallow pool practice
- 12:15 PMAdvanced rescue refresher — blackout rescue simulation and self-rescue skills
- 8:30 AMFirst open-water application of FRC diving and mouthfill equalization at moderate depth
- 10:00 AMConstant weight (bi-fins) and free immersion technique refinement along the line
- 11:15 AMFirst constant weight no-fins (CNF) attempts
- 12:00 PMDepth-specific rescue drills — blackout rescue and 20m surface tow
- 7:30 AMHotel pickup and transfer to Chalong Pier
- 9:00 AMWelcome aboard! Breakfast served on the way to Racha Yai
- 10:00 AMFirst dive — constant weight descent applying mouthfill equalization, building progressive depth, plus buddying practice from 20m
- 12:00 PMLunch on board
- 1:00 PMSecond dive — continuing depth progression and FRC technique refinement
- 3:30 PMArrive back at Chalong Pier
- 4:00 PMDrop-off at your hotel
- 7:30 AMHotel pickup and transfer to Chalong Pier
- 10:00 AMFirst dive — final depth build toward 40m
- 12:00 PMLunch on board
- 1:00 PMSecond dive — certification depth attempt in constant weight/free immersion to at least 34m, constant no-fins to 25-30m, plus 20m rescue and surface tow skill assessment
- 3:30 PMArrive back at Chalong Pier
- 4:00 PMDrop-off at your hotel
- Static apnea target: 3 minutes 30 seconds
- Dynamic apnea target: 75 metres with bi-fins, 50 metres without fins
- Open-water skills: certification dives with your instructor, constant weight/free immersion to 34-40 metres
- Constant weight no-fins (CNF): descend and ascend without fins to 25-30 metres
- Buddy safety: buddying support from 20m, rescue from 20m, plus 20m surface tow
- Advanced technique: Frenzel combined with mouthfill and reverse packing equalization, plus Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives
- Freediving theory: physiology, lung measurements, failure depth, and safety procedures at Level 3 depth
All SSI Freediving Level 3 equipment is included in your course price — nothing extra to rent or buy.
- Low-volume freediving mask
- Long bi-fins & snorkel
- Wetsuit
- Weight belt, sized to you
- Lanyard for depth line safety
- Weighted dive line & buoy (boat days)
- SSI Freediving Level 3 digital course materials (MySSI app)
- Minimum age: 18 years old, or 16–17 with written consent from a parent or legal guardian
- Prerequisite: SSI Freediving Level 2 certification, or an equivalent level from another agency (Molchanovs Wave 2, AIDA 3, PADI Advanced Freediver) via crossover evaluation — confirm eligibility before booking
- Required: current CPR/First Aid certificate, less than 2 years old
- Swim requirement: able to swim 200m unassisted, non-stop, in a pool
- Avoid scuba diving in the 24 hours before your course (residual nitrogen risk)
- Eat a light meal 2–3 hours before each session — don't dive on a full or empty stomach
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle
- Hotel pickup is included for both Racha Yai boat days (Kata, Karon, Chalong, Rawai, Kamala areas)
- You'll need to create a free MySSI profile before training begins
Your Open Water Days: Racha Yai Island
After a moderate-depth practice day at Kata Reef, your two certification boat days head about an hour by boat from Chalong Pier to Racha Yai — calm, clear bays with a fixed dive line, ideal for pushing to real depth without fighting current.
Racha Yai's bays are naturally sheltered from currents and swell, with visibility regularly reaching 15–20 metres — ideal conditions for building certified depth without fighting the elements.
SSI Level 3 pushes your line diving to its furthest — your instructor spots every dive as you apply mouthfill equalization and build constant weight/free immersion technique toward the 34-40 metre certification range, plus constant weight no-fins (CNF) to 25-30 metres.
Expect vibrant hard and soft corals, clownfish, and parrotfish — and with a bit of luck, a turtle gliding past while you're on the line.
See the full hour-by-hour schedule, including your Kata Reef practice day, in the Program in Depth section above.
SSI Freediving Level 3 Pricing & What's Included
One fixed-price course: 2 days of pool training at Chalong, 1 moderate-depth practice day at Kata Reef, and 2 full certification days at Racha Yai Island.
- ✔ Day 1: Pool skills — theory, attention deconcentration, static/dynamic apnea
- ✔ Day 2: Pool skills — mouthfill & reverse packing equalization, FRC theory, rescue refresher
- ✔ Day 3: Kata Reef — first open-water mouthfill/FRC application, first CNF attempts, rescue drills
- ✔ Day 4: Full-day Racha Yai boat trip — mouthfill depth progression, buddying from 20m
- ✔ Day 5: Full-day Racha Yai boat trip — certification dives to 34-40m, CNF to 25-30m, rescue assessment
- ✔ Official SSI Freediving Level 3 (Master Freediver) Certification
- ✔ SSI digital course materials (MySSI app)
- ✔ Complete equipment rental
- ✔ Hotel transfer (Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Chalong)
- ✔ Breakfast & lunch on both boat days
- 🎁 Free SSS Phuket T-shirt included
Meet the Team Behind Your SSI Freediving Level 3 Certification
Every course at SSS Phuket is led by a real, named freediving instructor — not a rotating cast of seasonal hires.
Florian
Molchanovs/SSI Dive & Freedive Instructor
English · French
Val
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
English · Russian
Constantin
AIDA Instructor & AIDA Judge
Freediving
Leonie
AIDA Freediving Instructor
English · German · Spanish
See Our Pool & Racha Yai Training in Action
Real photos from our Chalong pool and Racha Yai boat days — the same facilities used across every SSI level.
What Our SSI Freediving Level 3 Freedivers Say
"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."
"My instructor Pomme was amazing and highly recommended. The water was clear and we saw a lot of coral and marine life. If and when I come back to Phuket, I will be doing this trip again."
"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 SSI Freediving Level 2 before taking Level 3?
Can I use a certification from another agency instead of SSI Level 2?
What's the difference between SSI Level 2 and SSI Level 3?
What is the best time of year for freediving in Phuket?
How many students per instructor?
What depth will I reach during the course?
What is mouthfill equalization and do I need to know it already?
Can I do the course if I struggle to equalise under exertion?
What should I bring to the course?
Is freediving safe at SSI Level 3 depths?
Can I do the course alone, or do I need a buddy?
What happens if I don't pass the assessment?
Do you offer private courses?
What's the water temperature like in Phuket?
Find Us at Kata Beach
- Address: 184/1 Koktanod Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100
- Hours: Open 8am–8pm, daily
- WhatsApp: +66 895 869 920
- Email: info@sssphuket.com
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- ✔ Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your course starts — course fee refunded in full. Online certification materials are non-refundable once issued
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Reserve Your SSI Freediving Level 3 Course
Limited Availability — Contact Us to Book
SSI Freediving Level 3 runs in small groups on a flexible schedule. Message us with your preferred dates and we'll confirm availability and reserve your spot.