Deep Week Mexico
What is Deep Week?
Deep Week is a one-of-a-kind experience! There is no other event like this!
It is the world's premier Freediving Education Event and the worlds largest freediving festival.
Deep Week brings the best freedivers, freediving instructors and experts from all over the world, to one spectacular place.
A whole week where we can share knowledge and improve our diving.
This will be our second Deep Week in Mexico. We learnt a lot the first time we went and now we know how to make it even better!
Freediving in the Cenotes of Valladolid, Yucatan
Oh get ready! The Cenotes around Valladolid are more than just freshwater sinkholes. More than the best freshwater diving destination in the world! These enchanting caves are the sacred Mayan entrances to the underworld.
Nestled in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, these cenotes are hidden gems waiting to be explored. With their crystal-clear turquoise waters and mystical limestone formations, the cenotes offer a surreal underwater playground.
No two Cenotes are the same! Some have unparalleled visibility. Others have haloclines where salt and freshwater stack on top of each other creating a mirage in the water. Some cenotes have layers of sulfer at the bottom where, descending into them results in immediate and perfect darkness!
During the week we plan on training in and exploring as many of these spectacular Cenotes as possible. There are literally thousands of them around Villadolid and we have curated the best of the best for you!
We went to Playa Del Carmen last year and absolutely loved it! Since there are so many cenotes around, we thought we would set out around the country to dive in as many as possible! We are so excited to take you on an unforgettable underwater adventure that, I promise, will leave you in awe! There is truly nowhere on the planet with caves, caverns, sinkholes remotely close to the Cenotes!
Besides the magic of the Cenotes we will living it up in Mexico! Diving into the Mexican culture, eating way too many tacos and hitting the best salsa spots!
Have the time of your life!
All Cenotes are maximum 20 minutes drive from the event hotel. With just a 20 minute radius we have all the best Cenotes in the region!
Divers will have the option of choosing which Cenote they will go to on each day. It is truly a choose your own adventure situation!
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The Workshops
Each Deep Week is different and offers interesting and unique workshops but there are always a few classics as well. Adam, along with our other guest instructors, will be leading a variety of interesting and fun workshops every day and be open to questions. They are a great opportunity to learn from some of the best divers and freediving educators in the world and one of the things that makes Deep Week such an amazing and unique experience.
If you arent feeling any of the workshops on the day, we can arrange some fun diving in one of the many cenotes or help sort something else out for you!
We will have a full list of workshops and Cenotes for you, so come prepared to dive and learn your heart out!
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The Activities
Deep Week has a packed schedule if you want to follow it to the letter! We dive every day (except for rest day on Wednesday), pool sessions, freediving theory sessions and workshops, all of which will ensure you cover all of your course requirements, if you decide you want a freediving certification.
We also offer sunrise yoga and meditation sessions each day and have family dinners where we all get together and eat, enjoy each others company and talk about freediving (duh!)
We love springing surprises on our Deep Weekers during the week. From creating underwater obstacle courses for you all, arranging pedicures during workshops to turning up to dive sessions with costumes. We genuinely aim to have as much fun as possible. The more fun you have, the better you dive!
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The Schedule
8:00am: Yoga
9:00am: Morning Workshop
11:00am - 1:30pm: Dive session
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Workshop
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Meditation
6pm: Family Dinner
We will provide a full day to day itinerary closer to the date. But in general there is something going on at every moment of the day and you’re welcome to come to as much or as little as you like!
Take a peak at Deep Week!
The Legends
Join us for a week of line training, pool sessions, workshops, cenotes and so much more.
Get ready to hear first hand from these athletes their training routines, techniques and recommendations. And especially get ready to have fun!
Adam Stern is the creator of Deep Week and the Freediving Family. He is an Australian champion and 8-time Australian record holder when it comes to the sport of freediving.
Adam is known as one of the leading names in the freediving world for his exploits. He's not just an athlete, but also a leading educator in this sport. He is one of the founders and creators of the Molchanovs Education System.
Alejandro Lemus is a pioneer of freediving in Mexico, having owned and operated the Lemus Underwater School for 20 years. He is an Instructor trainer and multiple time record holder for Mexico along with continental and freshwater world records.
When he isnt teaching, diving or exploring cenotes, he can be found organizing the famous Xibalbá Freediving competition!
Staying in Valladolid
Our home base for the week is the beautiful Ecotel Quinta Regia in downtown Valladolid, Mexico. During the week, we will be departing from there each day for diving, return there for workshops and generally use it as our home away from home while in Mexico! We recommend that you arrive no later than May 24th in the afternoon (so you don’t miss the welcome) and depart no earlier than June 2nd (so that you don’t miss out on the afterparty taking place the night of June 1st!)
You can fly into either Cancún International Airport (CUN) or Merida International Airport (MID.) There are unfortunately no direct flights into Valladolid. From there, you can either rent a car or catch a bus to the bus station in Valladolid and then get a taxi from there.
Just remember that your hotel is your contact for your accommodation. We do not book accommodations for you! Contact details will be provided upon sign up!
Certifications
During the 8 days you'll be able to take any level of Molchanovs freediving courses that you like!
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First time? If this is your first taking a freediving course, you'll be able to sign in for your Wave 1. If you progress nice and easy you can also take your Wave 2 course.
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If you have taken your Wave 1 course before or equivalent, you'll be able to take your Wave 2 course and start your Wave 3 course.
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If you have taken your Wave 2 course or equivalent, then you'll be able to take your full Wave 3 course.
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You’ll be able to take the Wave 4 course. The most advanced freediving certification that exists!
Pricing
Our spots for Deep Week book fast!
The price includes all training and certification costs but does not include any accommodation, travel, meals or gear hire. To ensure your booking is confirmed, please provide a $350 AUD non-refundable deposit. The remaining amount can be paid 6 weeks prior to Deep Week. Your transaction is secure. Terms of Service.$350 AUD
(Roughly $240 USD)
$1490 AUD
(Roughly $970 USD)
Cenote Momontzonot
Cenote Agua Dulce
Cenote Palomita
Cenote Del Puente
Cenote Ucil
Cenote Oxman
FAQs
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Of course! If you are just getting started in your Freediving journey, we offer Wave 1 courses which are beginner courses. You will learn all the basics of this sport, physiology, safety, and equalization.
Most importantly, you will have a whole week to practice your skills and get more comfortable in the water. No rushing through a 2-day course. Get ready to immerse yourself in Freediving with us!
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All of our courses are Molchanovs Courses.
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The price includes all workshops, training and certification costs.
Entry and travel to the Cenotes, staff, set-up and facilities to run the event are covered by your ticket.
Deep Week does not include accommodation, travel expenses, visa fees, COVID tests, meals or gear hire.
We are also not responsible for how you get to the location. It’s up to you to ensure you have met all the entry requirements of the country, depending on your circumstances. We are unable to provide individual or country-specific advice or assistance.
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We cannot issue refunds.
For any circumstances that prevent you from coming to the event, we offer to transfer your payment (deposit or full payment) to a future event in 2023 if you give us at least 30 days notice before the start of the event.
For more info, check our terms of service.
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Unfortunately it’s not included. We will provide lead weight for you but not a weight belt. When we send out the event guide, there will be more details on what kind of gear to bring and information on rental!
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The water in the Cenotes is around 24 - 25 degrees. We recommend that you wear a 3mm wetsuit.
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You can pay an initial deposit to secure your spot and later on pay the remainder balance.
With no deposit, there is no booking confirmed.
As soon as you book in, you will receive an email with a button that says “Pay Remainder Balance”. You can click that button anytime you like.
We ask the full payment to be covered six weeks before the start of the event.
You can also choose to pay in full.
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PayPal or credit card. Your transaction is secured.
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Nothing during Deep Week is compulsory.
If you feel like you need some time to chill and relax by skipping a workshop or want to go out for dinner in Coron Town with a group of friends you made, then by all means do so!