Freediving for Keiki and Adults on North Shore Oahu

Adult certification courses

Molchanovs courses for ages 16+. Courses run seasonally — pool sessions, theory, equalization coaching, and open-water dives.

Intro to freediving

$275

Discover Freediving · ages 16+

A short, immersive introduction to freediving — breathing and relaxation, basic technique, and supervised practice. Not a certification; counts toward Wave 1 if you continue.

Duration1 day, 5 hrs
Target depthUp to participant
SkillsPool, ocean, and dry theory

Wave 1

$620

Beginner certification · ages 16+

Your first Molchanovs certification. Static and dynamic breath-hold, equalization, safety, and open-water dives to 12–20 meters.

Duration3 days × 5 hours
Target depth12–20 m
SkillsPool, ocean & dry theory

Wave 2

$620

Advanced · Wave 1 required

Take skills deeper: free-fall, refined equalization, no-fins work. Static and dynamic breath-hold training. Target around 30 meters. Wave 1 or crossover required to take course.

Duration3 days × 5 hours
Target depth~30 m
SkillsPool, ocean and dry theory

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Adult courses run seasonally. Sign up once to be notified when new dates open.

Keiki freediving courses

Little Divers for ages 5–15 — separate from adult Wave courses. Kids learn equalization, breath-hold, and diving skills in a pool before ocean sessions.

Keiki Ocean Freediving

From $205

Summer ocean sessions · pool courses required

Summer ocean sessions for keiki who have completed the pool courses. Dates are posted seasonally as available.

Ages5–15
LocationOcean
PrerequisiteLittle Divers pool

Little Divers (pool)

From $105

Ages 5–15 · pool intro

Kids learn to equalize, dive, hold their breath longer, and build confidence and safety in the water. Pool-based intro to freediving.

Ages5–15
LocationPool
PrerequisiteComfortable swimmer