Deep Week Thailand

What is Deep Week?

Deep Week is a one-of-a-kind experience! There is no other event like this!

It is the world's premier Freediving Education Event and the worlds largest freediving festival.

Deep Week brings the best freedivers, freediving instructors and experts from all over the world, to one spectacular place.

A whole week where we can share knowledge and improve our learning.

Have the week of your life

November 9-16th, 2024

 

Deep Week In One Word

 
 

Freediving in Phuket

Deep Week Thailand, November 9-16th, 2024 will be taking place in Mueang District Phuket where the water is blue, the beaches are sandy and the food is spicy! Besides being perfect for a trip to spend your winter-summer break, Phuket's location means that world class freediving conditions exist right from the hotel beach!

A short boat ride from Phuket takes us to a couple of small islands with deep, protected dives. We have access to 60 meters on each dive, but if you need more we can search for it! We’ll be diving from large power boats that can each take 30 divers, so you won’t feel uncomfortable on the boat.

We are changing the resort location for this years event! Thats why its taken a while for us to get dates out to you; we are making sure that our new location meets our standard of great event spots! This year we are closer to the diving locations so there are shorter drives to diving, we are closer to town and less separated so you get a true Thailand experience and we will be picked up by boat from the hotel beach! Its going to be awesome!

  • The Workshops

    Every day our instructors will hold a variety of workshops on different freediving topics.

    You are welcome to participate in as many or as few activities as you like. You can choose which workshops to attend based on your interests.

    During the workshop times, there will be different options and topics that will run simultaneously.

    We have some of the best freedivers and athletes joining us and sharing their knowledge.

  • The Activities

    During Deep Week, we will dive every day. Wednesday is your Rest Day.

    We will hold pool sessions, static sessions and all the Wave theory sessions needed to complete your course.

    We also hold free yoga and meditation classes each day.

    Nothing at the event is compulsory. You’re welcome to all the activities and free to do as much or as little as you like.

  • The Schedule

    Your schedule will look something like this:

    6:30am – Sunrise Yoga

    8:00am – Line Training Diving

    1:00pm - Return

    3.00 to 5:00pm – Wave Theory or Workshops

    5.30pm - Meditation

    6pm – Family Dinner

What Our Students Say

  • Smruti Mirani

    It truly is a global family of freedivers!

    Just got back from Deep Week Phuket and it was a life altering experience. Love, learning, fun, craziness and connection!

  • Elizabeth Frances

    Deep Week Thailand was epic, fun, and so educational. I got to learn from the best of the best, while finding an international dive family that I call friends now. Adam's energy and joy was infused in everything. More deep weeks to come!

  • Louisa Thraves

    A magical week in so many ways - epic location, loads of progression in my freediving, amazing atmosphere, great bunch of humans, and a whole load of fun. Deep Week massively exceeded my expectations and can’t wait for the next one :)

Certifications

During the 8 days you'll be able to take any level of Molchanovs freediving courses that you like!

Adult Courses

  • First time? If this is your first taking a freediving course, you'll be able to sign in for your Wave 1. If you progress nice and easy you can also take your Wave 2 course.

  • If you have taken your Wave 1 course before or equivalent, you'll be able to take your Wave 2 course and start your Wave 3 course.

  • If you have taken your Wave 2 course or equivalent, then you'll be able to take your full Wave 3 course.

  • If you have taken your Wave 3 course or equivalent and are comfortable diving at depth, then you'll be able to complete the highest level of freediving certification, the Wave 4 course.

Junior Courses

We are excited to announce that this is the first year we are offering Junior Certifications for students ranging between the ages of 4 to 15 years old. Children start by learning basic swimming techniques. As they get older and advance through the levels, they start to learn freediving disciplines and train it as a sport. You can check the Molchanovs website for more details about the course here.

Practical practice during the courses include (based on level):

  • Learning basic swimming techniques

    • Front crawl

    • Backstroke

    • Breaststroke

  • Practicing how to move in water with and without fins

  • Understanding and practicing the technical elements of freediving

    • Duck dive

    • Turns

    • Breathing techniques before and after diving

  • Training aerobic and anaerobic endurance

  • Increasing resistance to hypercapnia and acidosis

Staying in Mueang District

We are going to be hosting Deep Week at the lovely Beachfront Hotel in Mueang Phuket District on the east side of Phuket! They have provided us with a reduced rate for booking your rooms there of 2500THB per night if you email them and use code Deep Week!

Additionally, we will be boarding the boats directly from the beach in front of the hotel and this location puts us much closer to our diving locations, reducing travel times!

Once you have booked you will be sent more information on how to book directly with them! Or you can book with the button here! They are holding rooms for us until October 10 so once you book your ticket for Deep Week we recommend booking your room right after!

We will hold all of our wave theory, workshops and pool sessions here, as well depart from the hotel every morning to head out to the marina for our boat dives!

There are other accommodation options you can find via Booking, AirBnB, etc. We strongly recommend you stay at the main event location for an easier and more comfortable week and to be at the center of all the action, but of course it is up to you to decide!!

The hotel is the contact for all things related to your accommodation. We do not book accommodation for you and you must do this yourself!

Pricing

Junior (8-13)

$840 AUD

$350AUD Deposit

Junior (14-16)

$940 AUD

$350AUD Deposit

Adult Booking

The price includes all training and certification costs but does not include any accommodation, travel, meals or gear hire. To ensure your booking is confirmed, please provide a $350 AUD non-refundable deposit. The remaining amount can be paid 6 weeks prior to Deep Week. Your transaction is secure. Terms of Service.

$350 AUD

Deposit

$1290 AUD

Pay In Full

 FAQs

 

  • Of course! If you are just getting started in your Freediving journey, we offer Wave 1 courses which are beginner courses. You will learn all the basics of this sport, physiology, safety, and equalization.

    Most importantly, you will have a whole week to practice your skills and get more comfortable in the water. No rushing through a 2-day course. Get ready to immerse yourself in Freediving with us!

  • All of our courses are Molchanovs Courses.

  • The price includes all workshops, training and certification costs.

    Staff, set-up and facilities to run the event are covered by your ticket.

    It also includes an Event Guide will all the information you need to book your own accommodation, and general suggestions to make this week an unforgettable one.

    Deep Week does not include accommodation, travel expenses, visa fees, COVID tests, meals or gear hire.

    We are also not responsible for how you get to the location. It’s up to you to ensure you have met all the entry requirements of the country, depending on your circumstances. We are unable to provide individual or country-specific advice or assistance.

  • For any circumstances that prevent you from coming to the event, we offer to transfer your payment (deposit or full payment) to a future event in 2024 if you give us at least 30 days notice before the start of the event. We cannot issue refunds. For more info, check our terms of service.

  • Unfortunately it’s not included. You can either bring your own gear from home or rent it in Phuket. We will provide weight/lead for your weight belt.

  • Water is very warm. A 1.5mm or a 2mm wetsuit is perfect but if you have a 3mm, feel free to bring it.

    You can wear the top half of your 3mm suit with leggings or board shorts if the whole wetsuit is too hot. Anything thicker than a 3mm will be too hot.

    You can also bring a rash guard, scuba diving wetsuit, triathlon wetsuit or surf wetsuit.

    Basically the water is warm! Just about any wetsuit will do.

  • You can pay an initial deposit to secure your spot and later on pay the remainder balance.

    With no deposit, there is no booking confirmed.

    As soon as you book in, you will receive an email with a button that says “Pay Remainder Balance”. You can click that button anytime you like.

    We ask the full payment to be covered six weeks before the start of the event.

    You can also choose to pay in full.

  • PayPal or credit card. Your transaction is secured.