Free Diving

PADI Freediver

Take your first step into the fantastic world of freediving today.
The training lasts 2 to 3 days and is divided into the following parts:
• Theory
• Breathing technique
• Static apnea 90''
• Dynamic apnea 25m
• Diving with free weights 10m
• Dealing with a hypoxic incident
• Dealing with LMC

The courses are held in:
• Private swimming pool in our premises
• Olympic size swimming pool
• Open sea from shore
• Open sea from the boat

Includes: PADI Freediver Touch manual, use of equipment during lessons, use of boat, use of pool, PADI Certification, DAN diver safety.

15 years and older

280€

PADI Advanced Freediver

If you are already a certified PADI Freediver take the next step in your training with the PADI Advanced Freediver.
The training has a duration of 3 to 4 days and is divided into the following parts:
• Theory
• Stretching and relaxation technique
• Static apnea 2.30min
• Dynamic apnea 50m
• Diving with free weights 20m
• Rescue techniques

The courses are held in:
• Private swimming pool in our premises
• Olympic size swimming pool
• Open sea from shore
• Open sea from the boat

Includes: PADI Freediver Touch manual, use of equipment during lessons, use of boat, use of pool, PADI Certification, DAN diver safety.

15 years and older

320€

PADI Master Freediver

If you are an Advanced Freediver and want to reach the elite of freediving, then the PADI Master Freediver is for you.The training lasts 4 to 5 days and is divided into the following parts:
• Theory
• Nutrition and relaxation seminars
• Advanced breathing exercises
• Static apnea 3.30min
• Dynamic apnea 70m
• Diving with free weights 32m

The courses are held in:
• Private swimming pool in our premises
• Olympic size swimming pool
• Open sea from shore
• Open sea from the boat

Includes: PADI Freediver Touch manual, use of equipment during lessons, use of boat, use of pool, PADI Certification, DAN diver safety.

18 years and older

390€

Freediver Instructor

Freediving is definitely the fastest growing underwater sport in the world.
With PADI Freediver Instructor you will become a READY professional, able to train PADI Freedivers, with the support and confidence of the world's largest diving organization.

Being a PADI Freediver Instructor allows you to take your passion for freediving to the next level and do what you enjoy as a profession. This is how you earn a job that allows you to share incredible underwater achievements with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.

Conditions of participation:
To participate in the program, you must already have the PADI Master Freediver certification or equivalent, as well as the EFR Instructor.
If you are starting your freediving journey now, we offer you the ZERO to HERO program, where from scratch WITH NO EXPERIENCE, we train you correctly, methodically, comprehensively and safely to become the best teacher for your students.
If you are already a PADI scuba diving instructor you can participate in the program with only the Freediver & Advanced Freediver certifications. In this way you will develop as an instructor, upgrade your diving center to a PADI Freediver Center, develop your facilities and expand your clientele.
If you are a freediving instructor of another organization, now is your chance to become certified as a PADI Freediver Instructor and benefit from everything that PADI has to offer.
Why Thalassa?

Thalassa Diving Academy has been active in freediving training for more than 20 years, with zero accident rate and more than 500 certified freedivers!

Our instructors are Elite Instructors.

In our facilities there is audiovisual equipment of the latest technology as well as a private swimming pool.Our space meets all the requirements for freediving training, yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques.

Small groups of up to 4 people for maximum quality.
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Schedule
• The Zero to Hero program lasts 10-14 days
• Crossover from another organisation takes from 4 hours to 2 days
• The PADI Freediver Instructor course lasts 4-6 days and instruction will be in English and Greek.
Includes
• Course Orientation.
• Learning and Instruction.
• PADI Freediver Course – Overview and Standards.
• Teaching techniques and supervision of free divers (3 dives in confined water – 3 dives in open sea).
During the lessons you must demonstrate the skills.
• 2-minute static apnea.
• Dynamic apnea of 50 meters.
• Diving with fixed weights of at least 20 metres.
• Simulated diver rescue with a Blackout from 15 meters.
• Safety and risk management.
• Freediving physiology and psychology.
• Organization and Marketing of freediving.
• Care for environment.
The course will be conducted by Free Diver Instructor Trainer Georgios Monastiroglu.
Cost for PADI Freediver Instructor:

750€ (includes instructor materials, NOT PADI fees)

Cost for Zero to Hero:

1900€ (including ALL instructor materials, EFR & EFR Instructor)

Cost for personalized Crossover course:

Contact us for more information.

* PADI Fees are not included in the price

Freediving Seminars

Thalassa Diving Academy wanting to provide its students the most complete knowledge even after the training, organizes a series of Freediving seminars aimed at introducing new techniques and safety measures, refreshing knowledge and improving skills so that you can perform them with greater comfort.

• Monofin training 50€/ per lesson
• No fin training 40€/ per lesson
• No mask training ​​40€/ per lesson
• Yoga lessons 30€/ per lesson
• Dynamic apnea training 30€/ per lesson
• Static apnea training €30/ per lesson
• Training to increase depth 40€/ per lesson
• Refresh of Freediver skills - Advanced Freediver - Master Freediver 30€/ per lesson