the mermaid experience
The Ocean Within
Freediving School
A Freediving Journey to the Depths of Your Inner World
Zanzibar's Premier Mindfulness-Based Freediving School.
The Ocean Within: Freediving Academy
Discover Your Fluid Self
At The Ocean Within, we believe freediving is more than a sport—it’s a homecoming. It’s where breath meets boundless silence, and you discover the ocean version of yourself that’s always been waiting: fluid, graceful, and free.
Located at the TGI Dive Center in Zanzibar, our academy offers world-renowned Molchanovs education through a lens of mindfulness and personal transformation. We guide you to unlearn the weight of the land and rediscover your innate connection to the water.
Ready to begin your journey?
Join our waiting list today.
At The Ocean Within, we believe freediving is more than a sport—it’s a homecoming. It’s where breath meets boundless silence, and you discover the ocean version of yourself that’s always been waiting: fluid, graceful, and free.
Located at the TGI Dive Center in Zanzibar, our academy offers world-renowned Molchanovs education through a lens of mindfulness and personal transformation. We guide you to unlearn the weight of the land and rediscover your innate connection to the water.
Ready to begin your journey?
Join our waiting list today.
Our Courses
Discover Lap
(Pool Introduction)
(Pool Introduction)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Max Students: 8
- Standard Price: $60
- Launch Price: $48 (20% Discount)*
Perfect for absolute beginners. Learn breath-hold basics and swim in the safety of a pool. The ideal first step for building water confidence.
Skin Diver
(Family-Friendly Introduction)
(Family-Friendly Introduction)
- Duration: 1 Day
- Max Students: 10 (Ages 8+)
- Standard Price: $180
- Launch Price: $144 (20% Discount)*
A fun, safe introduction to breath-hold diving for the whole family. Learn equipment use, basic skills, and ocean safety in calm bay conditions.
Discover Wave
(Ocean Experience)
(Ocean Experience)
- Duration: ½ Day
- Max Students: 3
- Standard Price: $150
- Launch Price: $120 (20% Discount)*
Your first real ocean freediving experience. Learn duck diving, equalization, and line diving up to 14m. Credit applicable toward Wave 1 certification.
Wave 1 Certification
(Beginner Certification)
(Beginner Certification)
- Duration: 3 Days
- Max Students: 4
- Standard Price: $540
- Launch Price: $432 (20% Discount)*
Become a certified Molchanovs freediver. Master the fundamentals to dive confidently to 12-20m. Includes theory, pool sessions, and open water training.
Lap 1 Certification
(Pool-Only Certification)
(Pool-Only Certification)
- Duration: 1 Day
- Max Students: 4
- Standard Price: $180
- Launch Price: $144 (20% Discount)*
Full Molchanovs certification conducted entirely in the pool. Perfect for those focusing on breath-hold mastery without depth pressure.
Wave 2 Certification
(Advanced Certification)
(Advanced Certification)
- Duration: 4 Days
- Max Students: 4
- Standard Price: $660
- Launch Price: $528 (20% Discount)*
Advance your skills to explore depths of 24-30m. Refine your technique, learn freefall, and deepen your understanding of freediving physiology.
Limited Time Launch Offer
Be Among Our Founding Students & Save 20%*
Be Among Our Founding Students & Save 20%*
We're opening our doors in January 2026, and to celebrate our launch, we're offering an exclusive 20% discount on all courses for students who register before January 1st, 2026.
Why Join as a Founding Student?
This offer expires January 1, 2026. Courses fill quickly due to our intimate group sizes—secure your spot today to begin your transformation in the new year.
[CLAIM YOUR FOUNDING STUDENT DISCOUNT]
Offer valid for courses starting January 2026. Discount applied at checkout. Limited spots available.
New horizons are on the way. Stay tuned for unique, curated sailing experiences.
Coming soon...
Why Join as a Founding Student?
- Save $12–$132 on your chosen course
- Priority scheduling for January courses
- Small group training with maximum personal attention
- Help shape the future of Zanzibar’s premier freediving academy
This offer expires January 1, 2026. Courses fill quickly due to our intimate group sizes—secure your spot today to begin your transformation in the new year.
[CLAIM YOUR FOUNDING STUDENT DISCOUNT]
Offer valid for courses starting January 2026. Discount applied at checkout. Limited spots available.
New horizons are on the way. Stay tuned for unique, curated sailing experiences.
Coming soon...
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Contact Us
+255 671 716 673
contact@mermaid-experience.com
reservations@mermaid-experience.com
Zanzibar, Tanzania
contact@mermaid-experience.com
reservations@mermaid-experience.com
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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