ADVENTURE TEAM
Our professional instructor team hold international freediving credentials (SSI, AIDA, and Molchanovs) and offer courses in English, Greek, French, Polish, Slovene, German, and Hebrew.
We provide freediving courses for all levels, from beginner to instructor, along with individual training programs, providing you safety during your training sessions, organizing community events and fun dives.
Our goal is to share passion for freediving with everyone, while having fun in the water and above.
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.
Salty Olga
MOLCHANOVS INSTRUCTOR
AIDA INSTRUCTOR
Olga (a.k.a. Salty Olga) is a freediving instructor who brings a big smile, a calm vibe, and a splash of salty humor to every dive session. With certifications from Molchanovs and AIDA, and years of experience exploring the underwater world, she’s all about helping people feel relaxed, safe, and totally at home beneath the surface.
Olga combines serious freediving knowledge with a not-so-serious attitude – because learning to dive deep doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Her background in yoga, breathwork, and mindset training makes her classes not just about technique, but also about confidence, self-awareness, and enjoying the ride (or the dive, in this case).
She’s a total people person, loves to connect, share stories, and create a vibe where everyone feels included – in and out of the water. Whether you’re chasing your first duck dive or fine-tuning your freefall to 40+ meters, Olga will cheer you on with contagious energy and just the right amount of salty sass.
Daniel Kwok
Molchanovs Master(W3) INSTRUCTOR
AA INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
PADI Scuba Instructor
SURF LIFEGUARD
14x Singapore national record holder
Daniel is a freediving instructor and coach who sees the ocean as a space for exploration, connection, and personal transformation. With over 20 years of underwater experience and 22 years as a naval officer, he brings calm leadership, clarity, and grounded confidence into every dive.
An internationally active instructor, Daniel has taught and coached freedivers around the world, delivering courses in freediving schools and across more than 15 Deep Weeks, in destinations such as Amed, Cyprus, Dahab, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand. A competitive athlete and multiple national record holder, he understands high-level performance, yet his passion lies in helping divers appreciate, relax, and dive with intention.
Known for his intuitive teaching style and a long trail of 5-star reviews from students globally, Daniel works with beginners and seasoned athletes alike. At Kalamata Freedivers, he invites you to breathe deeper, move mindfully, and discover how freediving can enrich both your life and your relationship with the sea.
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!
