ABOUT US

Kalamata Freedivers

DIVE CENTRE

ON THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS

Kalamata Freedivers located in the Marina of Kalamata, directly on the sea front, with an easy entrance to the dive site with unlimited depth, within 5 minutes driving from the shore with a speed boat.

Diving conditions in Kalamata bay are one of the most stable and consistent in Europe. Without currents, absolutely zero waves, water temperature around 27-28°C in summer and no significant thermoclines.

The dive centre facilities include a changing area with hot showers and toilets, personal equipment storage and equipment washing and hanging area. 

Top quality freediving equipment is available for hire if you do not wish to bring your own.

A wide selection of shops, restaurants and bars are to be found in the harbour, making it a great location to spend the day, or have lunch between dives. Non-diving partners will love this popular location as well. Ample car parking is available, and the harbour is also adequately served by taxis and buses if required. 

OUR SETUP

MODERN AND RELIABLE

Our fleet consists of two boats. The 8m RIB with 250HP engine is used as a main boat and capable of carrying up to 15 divers. On the deck a motorized counter balance system is installed, which is capable of retrieving a diver from depth with a speed of 1.5m/s.

The competition setup with 150m rope is equipped with a depth sonar for monitoring deep dives. We are also using underwater scooter for deep safeties. Oxygen for decompression is available on board.

The second boat is a 5m RIB with 90HP engine, fast and reliable, which is used as an emergency (evacuation) boat. It serves also as a transfer boat, capable of carrying up to 7 divers.

Both boats are equipped with first aid kit and emergency O2.

OUR MISSION

DEVELOPING FREEDIVING COMMUNITY

Our team of highly experienced and friendly instructors, speaking English, Greek, French, Slovene, German and Hebrew are always on site to help you out.

We offer SSI & AIDA & Molchanovs International freediving courses from beginner to instructor level, specialised workshops, freediving training sessions for certified freedivers, international competitions, yoga classes, freediving equipment shop & rental, masterclasses from World’s Best athletes, and much more! 

Our goal is to share passion for freediving with everyone, while having fun in the water and above. We regularly organize group dinners, beach BBQs, games, and celebrate birthdays together.

Kalamata Freedivers is a place to meet with friends!

ADVENTURE TEAM

Nejc Likar

SSI L3 Instructor
AIDA Master Instructor
Apnea Academy Instructor
AOWD Diver

Embracing freediving lifestyle and sharing his passion with others as an instructor, Nejc is an ocean lover since childhood. Following his father’s hobby, mask and fins were always part of his luggage when travelling to the coastline. Student of Umberto Pelizzari, he started training and competing in freediving in 2005, even he preferred only experiencing freedom and sensations of the big blue. Since, Nejc has been diving and working as instructor all around the globe. Located in Kalamata since 2019, he decided to realise his dream of opening his proper centre with the best diving conditions and safety standards in the Mediterranean.

Nikos Gkagkanis

AIDA Instructor
PADI and ANDI Divemaster
Lifeguard

Interested in everything about the sea, above and below the surface. Since young age he was spending all his summers exploring the marine life with a mask and snorkel. At the age of 9 his father took him for spearfishing in “deeper” waters and that was the beginning of a long journey. Always attracted by the sea, he moved to Crete and started working in scuba diving and sailing industry, but his real passion has always been freediving. Having assisted on multiple National and International competitions as safety freediver, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. After moving to Kalamata in 2021, he joined Kalamata Freedivers team to form his own school and share his passion for freediving.

Maxine McLaughlin

MOLCHANOVS INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
PADI INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
APNEA TOTAL MASTER INSTRUCTOR
EFR INSTRUCTOR TRAINER

Growing up in a quiet surf town in Australia, Maxine was in the water before she can even remember. After working in animal health, she discovered freediving as a tool for rehabilitation following an injury, which led her to join the dive industry in 2018.

Since then, she has worked across Australia, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean—now in Europe for the first time. She founded the first freediving school in her hometown and became the first Australian female Molchanovs Instructor Trainer, as well as the only Instructor Trainer for both Molchanovs and PADI in the country.

Her favorite role is developing new instructors so they can share freediving with others. Now part of Kalamata Freedivers, she’s excited to help more people explore their potential underwater.

Kai Beisner

AIDA INSTRUCTOR
INTERNATIONAL LIVESAVER

Meet Kai, an AIDA Freediving Instructor and international lifesaver, passionate about sharing the beauty of freediving.

His deep love for the ocean let him become an instructor at „Freediving El Hierro“ two years ago and since then he has already made a mark in the freediving community by working with Kalamata Freedivers during the 2024 CMAS World Championship and Deep Week Kalamata.

With his rich background in music composition, Kai brings empathy and attention to detail, creating a supportive environment, especially for anxious divers.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, join Kai to explore the depths and connect with the ocean!

Daniel Kwok

Molchanovs INSTRUCTOR
AA INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
COMPETITIVE ATHLETE
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
SURF LIFEGUARD

Daniel is a passionate freediving instructor with a deep love for the sea. His journey in the underwater world is backed by a rich and diverse experience, including 22 years in the Navy, 20 years scuba diving, and a surf lifesaving certification.

Daniel has been coaching and teaching freediving for two years, and brings his extensive experience and deep understanding of the ocean to his students. He is a 9-time Singapore National Record Holder in Freediving Depth, and is Singapore’s deepest in the Constant Weight No-Fins (CNF) discipline, with a national record depth of 56m.

Join Daniel at Kalamata Freedivers and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the ocean, guided by one of the most dedicated and experienced instructors in the freediving community.

Where to find us

Fly to Kalamata

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is connecting most of the European countries during the season, with direct routes from Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, London, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna, Zurich and many more. Find great deals on flights.

Rent a car

Having your own car will give you the most flexibility. Kalamata is approximately 3 hours away from Athens Airport and 3 hours away from Patras Ferry terminal. Best offers for car rentals are avaliable online with a direct pick up from the airport terminal. Check AVIS, Sixt, Hertz, Budget or many other known agencies.

Bus from Athens

Traveling by bus from Athens to Kalamata is the most affordable way. Busses depart from Kifissos bus station multiple times per day. The bus journey takes around 3 hours. To arrive at Kifissos bus station, take X93 bus from Athens Airport. More info about busses and ticket booking here.

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What’s the available depth?

Kalamata is located in the Messenian Gulf, which opens towards Calypso Deep (the deepest point in the Mediterranean Sea). Since Kalamata Freedivers use boats to reach the dive spots, we are definitely not limited by depth. 🙂 However, we usually anchor our boats between 120–150m, which is deep enough for training world-class athletes.

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