Meet the Team

Feel Free Freediving was founded in the Netherlands in 2021 and has been based on Bonaire since 2024. Our mission is simple: to provide safe, high-quality freediving and equalization education in a personal and supportive environment.

As AIDA, Molchanovs and PADI instructors, we teach everyone from complete beginners to instructor level. We are both certified Equalization Instructors and combine technical expertise with years of teaching experience, helping every student become a safer, more confident and relaxed freediver.

We believe the best learning happens in small groups with plenty of personal attention. Whether you’re taking your first breath-hold or training for advanced depth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Leon Jansen - Master Instructor & SHARE Equalization Instructor

In, on and under the water is where I feel most at home. The water gives me peace of mind and the opportunity to disconnect from the outside world. For me, freediving is a form of active meditation—a chance to slow down, focus inward and challenge myself, both mentally and physically.

I discovered freediving in 2015 and was hooked from the very first dive. I completed my AIDA and PADI instructor training with 12-time world champion Carlos Coste and have since participated in several pool and depth competitions. I also became a SHARE Equalization Instructor with Federico Mana and continue to expand my knowledge and skills in every aspect of freediving.

Freediving feels like coming home, both mentally and physically. It is much more than reaching greater depths; it is about self-awareness, confidence and personal growth.

Whether you're taking your first breath-hold, working towards deeper dives or improving your equalization, I'd be happy to guide you on your journey. Together, we can explore the underwater world through AIDA, PADI and Molchanovs freediving courses, as well as SHARE Equalization training.

Qualifications

  • AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI
  • SHARE Equalization instructor
  • AIDA Youth instructor


Marloes Kronenburg - Master Instructor & SHARE Equalization Instructor

I discovered freediving in 2018 and immediately fell in love with it. Ever since I was a child, I felt most at home in the water. For me, freediving is about much more than depth; it’s about freedom, connection with nature, and discovering what you’re truly capable of.

I became a freediving instructor in 2020 and a SHARE Equalization Instructor in 2025. I completed my freediving instructor training with 12-time World Champion Carlos Coste, whose teaching philosophy has greatly influenced the way I coach today. I enjoy helping students build confidence, master new skills, and achieve goals they never thought possible.

Alongside teaching, I have competed as a freediver, becoming Dutch National Champion and setting a Dutch National Record. My background allows me to coach both beginners taking their first breath-hold and experienced freedivers working toward greater depth or performance.

Outside freediving, I work as a psychologist and I'm also a certified yoga and pranayama teacher. These disciplines shape my teaching style, combining technical instruction with breathing, relaxation, and mental coaching to help every student become a safer, more confident, and relaxed freediver.

Qualifications

  • AIDA • Molchanovs • PADI Instructor 
  • SHARE Equalization Instructor
  • Psychologist
  • Yoga & Pranayama Teacher