FREEDIVING NYC
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Freediving school

New York City’s First
Freediving School

Train with the world-class freediving education system developed by world-record holder Alexey Molchanov, now offered year-round in New York City.

Mexico freediving trips · Booking open: Dec 10–13 · Dec 30–Jan 3 · Jan 21–24 · Book your spot →
Indoors, year-round Molchanovs-certified coaches Two pools in Manhattan
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Special guest · December 3–5

Alexey Molchanov comes to New York

Alexey Molchanov — freediving world-record holder, in a Molchanovs wetsuit

The freediving world-record holder and founder of the Molchanovs system — the curriculum we teach — spends three days in New York. Three sessions with Alexey as special guest — take all three with the weekend pass at $260 (valued at $315), or individually: bifins $120 · breathwork $75 · no-fins $120. Spots are limited — book instantly on the event page.

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30–8 PM · Pool masterclass — bifins

Seahorse Fitness, Lower East Side. $120 · Suitable for freedivers of all levels.

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM–12 PM · Breathwork masterclass

530 West 30th Street, PH1 (Hudson Yards). $75 · Exercises you can use every day.

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:30–4 PM · Pool masterclass — no fins

St Bart's Pool. $120 · A smooth, efficient glide underwater.

Spots are limited — we confirm availability and email you the details first.

We'll email you the details and pricing for Alexey's sessions before anyone else.

Alexey will also take part in several private events during his visit.

Freediving trips · Booking open

This winter we dive the cenotes of Playa del Carmen

Three departures, 12 spots per trip, coached by the Freediving NYC team. Deposit $490 ($590 for the New Year's Special) — free cancellation within 72 hours of booking.

Dec 10–13

4 days · 3 nights. Cenote dive sessions, Chichen Itza, Temazcal.
From $1,150 (shared) · $1,250 (individual), per person.

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Dec 30 – Jan 3

New Year's Special: 5 days · 4 nights, countdown in Mexico.
From $1,600 (shared) · $1,800 (individual), per person.

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Jan 21–24

Same cenotes, same coached format — one more winter departure.
From $1,150 (shared) · $1,250 (individual), per person.

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Choose your path

From your first breath-hold
to certification and beyond

Freediving trips

Dive the cenotes of Playa del Carmen with us this winter — three departures: Dec 10–13, Dec 30–Jan 3 and Jan 21–24. Spots are limited.

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Lessons, private or group

Single lessons for regular practice — book one, or use lessons to complete a course.

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Certification courses

Want to be credentialed? We regularly offer beginner (Lap 1) and intermediate (Lap 2) Molchanovs certification courses, and advanced (Lap 3) on demand. Courses include theory and pool sessions.

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Pricing

Your first group class is only $50. Group lessons begin at $95, and certification courses from $450. Buy class packages for cheaper prices.

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Freediving in New York City

You don't need the ocean to become a freediver

The ocean is two hours away. Your training is ten minutes from the office — a pool in Midtown, ninety minutes, and a single breath. Indoors, year-round, on the Molchanovs system.

Train regularly

No complicated weekend trip required. Just show up and train on your schedule. 

Year-round, indoors

Train through every season in warm indoor pools, with consistent coaching throughout the year.

Freediving in the city

NYC had everything except a dedicated freediving school. We are bringing the sport to the city.

The Molchanovs system

The curriculum the world's best freedivers grew up on

Freediving NYC teaches the pool (Lap) and open water (Wave) pathways of the Molchanovs system — the same curriculum used by the sport's leading athletes, now offered in New York.

Lap and Wave certification ladder

The internationally recognized Molchanovs path from pool to open water. We teach pool skills and theory in NYC, and the open water skills on organized trips. The same curriculum used by elite freedivers worldwide.

Certified instructors

Every instructor is a Molchanovs L/W2 instructor.

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Method, not improvisation

Breathing, equalization, relaxation and safety taught as one connected system.