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5 Best Freediving Courses in Singapore (2026)

Compare 5 freediving schools in Singapore offering beginner pool courses, Level 1 certification and depth training across PADI, SSI, AIDA and Molchanovs.

By: Amir Wahab
Edited by: Amir Wahab
Published: 13 Oct 2026
Reading time: 4 min read

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Freediving, diving on a single breath without a tank, has a small but active teaching scene in Singapore. Most schools run theory online, practise breath-holding in a pool, then move to open water, sometimes in local waters and sometimes overseas. This guide lists five schools whose own websites describe beginner-friendly courses, and each write-up leans on what the provider publishes about its certifying agency, course steps and booking route. Prices, schedules and prerequisites change, so we leave fees out and suggest you confirm them directly. For scuba rather than breath-hold diving, see our best scuba diving guide, and for gear, our diving equipment shops guide.

1. Singapore Freediving Academy

Singapore Freediving Academy runs a full ladder of freediving courses, from a Discover Freediving taster and a pool-only Basic Pool certification through Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, plus Mermaid courses and workshops. Its courses page says it offers SSI, PADI, Molchanovs and Apnea International certified programmes, and lists the equivalent agency level beside each step. For Level 1 the site states a 200-metre continuous swim prerequisite, two full days from 8.30am, pool work at the Singapore Swimming Pool and open water in local waters. A calendar on the site shows dates running into late 2026, and enquiries go through the email address on its contact page. A sensible fit for beginners who want a structured, multi-agency pathway.

Central Singapore
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2. Zen Freediving

Zen Freediving teaches Molchanovs courses and says it chose that system for its content and instructor requirements. Its course shop lists Discover Freediving experiences, pool-based Lap 1 to Lap 4 courses and depth-based Wave 1 to Wave 4 courses, along with instructor courses, technique workshops, pool training and depth training. In its Wave 1 course description, the first day covers theory and pool exercises, and the second day is an open water session at Lazarus Island, with a 200-metre swim prerequisite stated. The footer carries a 2026 date, and its contact page offers email, a contact form and a WhatsApp link. It also sells freediving gear, and describes corporate programmes and trips.

Pools islandwide and Lazarus Island
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3. Apnea42 Freediving

Apnea42 is a Singapore freediving school whose founder describes himself on the site as an AIDA Instructor Trainer and a founding committee member of the Apnea Association of Singapore. The course menu lists Discovery Freediving, a Level 1 Deep Pool certification, kids' freediving sessions and a Frenzel equalisation clinic. Its Level 1 page describes a two-day, non-consecutive format with a pool day and an open water day, theory assessment, and a 30-metre dynamic requirement in the pool, with Apnea Academy, AIDA or SSI offered as the certifying agency on request. Pool venues are shown as to be confirmed. The site has a 2026 footer and a published course and training schedule, so check current dates directly.

Bukit Timah and Central pools
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4. Singapore Freedivers

Singapore Freedivers is a small, instructor-led outfit run by Bernard Wong, whom its site lists as an AIDA International, Apnea Academy and Pure Apnea instructor. Its site says the school was the first to offer certified freediving courses in Singapore, dating its passion to 2012, and describes a personalised programme aimed at a stress-free learning experience. The course page lists AIDA 1 Star to 3 Star levels in both pool-only and full formats, plus a Discover Freediving pool day, and states that open water courses are held in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia or elsewhere on request. Enquiries go by email or phone to the instructor. Suits people who prefer one-to-one coaching and are willing to travel for open water training.

Tiong Bahru
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5. Blue Reef Scuba

Blue Reef Scuba is primarily a scuba school that also lists a PADI Freediver course on its own page, which makes it a convenient option for divers who already deal with a PADI centre. The page describes three phases: eLearning on freediving principles, a confined water session covering static and dynamic apnea, and open water sessions for free immersion and constant weight dives, with stated goals of 90 seconds static, 25 metres dynamic and a 10-metre dive. It states a minimum age of 15 and asks for adequate swimming skills and good health. The shop is on Bussorah Street, and the site directs enquiries to an email address. Dates are not published, so ask which sessions are scheduled before committing.

Kampong Glam
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How to choose

Start by checking which certifying agency a course issues, whether PADI, SSI, AIDA, Apnea Academy or Molchanovs, since each has its own syllabus and levels. If you may later dive abroad or move schools, ask the provider how readily that certification is recognised and whether upgrades are possible.
Look at how the course is split between pool and open water. Some schools sell a pool-only certification first and add the open water part later, while others bundle both. Ask where each part happens, because open water may be in local waters or overseas, with travel to arrange.
Read the stated prerequisites before booking. Several providers publish a continuous swim distance, a minimum age or a medical declaration, and the requirement differs between schools. Be honest about your swimming comfort, and ask whether a taster session is available if you want to test the sport first.
Check the instructor and class size as the school describes them. Small groups give more attention while you learn equalisation and relaxation techniques. Ask who will actually teach your session, which agency credentials that person holds, and what safety and buddy procedures the school follows during practice dives.
Confirm the schedule, what is included and the cancellation terms in writing. Look for a dated calendar on the school's own site, ask whether gear rental and transport to open water sites are covered, and find out what happens if weather or low visibility forces a session to be moved.

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Published 13 Oct 2026. No changes recorded since.

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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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