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(Last Updated On: December 25, 2020)Being part of the Freediving PH community, I noticed there is always someone posting in our online group asking for the available freediving courses or freediving class in a certain destination.
Why do you search for the freediving course or freediving class near the area of your travel destination? It is because you want to learn freediving, improve your freediving skills or to take a freediving certification.
You may also be travelling alone that’s why you are looking for a freedive buddy because in freediving, our golden rule is to never dive alone.
Never dive alone. Click To TweetWhat is Freediving?
Freediving, also known as apnea diving, is a type of underwater diving where the diver relies on breath-holding, unlike scuba diving that needs the help of an air tank. Freediving is also cheaper than scuba diving.
Why do you need to learn freediving?
It’s a life skill! And there will come a time that you will regret that you don’t know how to swim and freedive.
Like in my case that I regret not being confident in the deep waters when Mike and I went to French Polynesia on our honeymoon. And that regret motivated me to enroll in swimming and freediving classes.
Freediving gears and packing list
The GoPro is a tiny, lightweight, and waterproof action camera that is very simple to use to get amazing shots. GoPro is the underwater camera used by most freedivers. Click Buy Now below to browse and buy a GoPro.
Below is the list what you need for freediving. Click on a link below to browse and buy the gear that you need.
- GoPro
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Low volume freediving mask and snorkel
- Fins: famous brands are Seac Freediving Fins and Leaderfins
- Freediving wetsuit
- Freediving watch
Online freediving course and freediving certification
Click on the links or widgets below to book the freediving course near you.
- Phuket: PADI 2-Day Basic Freediver Course
- Phuket: PADI 3-Day Freediving Course
- Krabi: Freediving in Yawasam and Talu Island
- Tenerife: Full Day of Discovering Freediving
- Guam: Introduction to Freediving Class
- Phuket: 3D2N/4D3N Camping and Freediving Course at Surin Island
- Sabah: 3 Days PADI Freediver Course in Pom Pom Island, Semporna
The list of freediving courses around the world
Whether you are looking to learn the basics of freediving, to join several freediving courses to improve your skills, to get a freediving certification, or to join freediving tours to have fun, this list is for you.
Freediving courses in Africa
Freediving in Egypt
Andrea Peper Freedive Coaching and Introduction
Andrea Peper offers a personalized freedive coaching and introduction. Advanced work shops and freediving courses are available for specific techniques to help you improve your skills.
Dahab Freedivers
Located within the Red Sea Relax Resort in Dahab of South Sinai, Dahab Freedivers offers discovery freediving courses and freediving certification courses.
Freedive Dahab
A freediving course center located near the Lighthouse Bay in Dahab. Several events and packages available, including a βBeginner to Instructorβ package.
Immersion Freedive Academy
A freediving course center and school in Dahab with courses, specialized workshops and master classes available.
Total Freedive
A freediving school that offers AIDA freediving courses at all levels, training, underwater photography and competitions in Dahab, Egypt.
Freediving in South Africa
Cape Town Freediving
It is the first and still the only dedicated freediving center in South Africa. Cape Town Freediving offers a range of freediving courses from recreational to competitive to help you achieve your goals.
Freediving in Tanzania
Extreme Blue Water Freediving
A freediving-spearfishing center located in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Intro and entry level courses offered with half day, full day and multiple days course packages.
Freediving courses in America
Freediving in Bahamas
Vertical Blue School
A freediving school located Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamas. Offers beginner, intermediate, no fins and master classes.
Freediving in Barbados
Freediving Barbados
A wide range of freediving courses, private training sessions as well as guided spearfishing charters from Barbados’ deepest freediver and 9x national record holder.
Trident Freedivers
A freediving and spearfishing school catering to divers of all levels from beginner to advanced. Underwater photography tour and underwater photo shoots.
Freediving in Brazil
Carol Schrappe Freediving
Freediving courses by Carol Schrappe, a trusted coach to other record-setting Brazilians.
Freediving in Canada
Apnea City
The only freediving school in greater Montreal area in Quebec that was created by two freediving enthusiasts, Philippe Beauchamp and FranΓ§ois Leduc. Apnea City is the first AIDA school in Canada.
Oceanoid
They offer AIDA freediving courses, trainings and events in Vancouver.
Sea To Sky Freediving
It is founded by professional instructor Luca Sommaruga Malaguti in Vancouver offering AIDA and Molchanovs freediving. Luca also coaches in Siquijor Philippines during winter.
Freediving in Caribbean Netherlands
Deepsea Freediving School
Freediving courses and workshops for beginners, masters, and competitive freedivers in Kralendijk.
Freediving in Costa Rica
Freedive Costa Rica
Based in Tamarindo that is known for its deep, clear, warm, and fish-bearing waters, Freedive Costa Rica is the first freediving and spearfishing school in Costa Rica.
Rica Freedivers
A freediving and scuba diving school in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica that offers courses and PADI certifications.
Freediving in Dominica
Caribbean Freedom Diving
Enjoy snorkelling and freediving in the Purple Turtle Beach in Scotts Head in Dominica Island. AIDA freediving certifications available.
Freediving in Florida
Benthic
The first and only freediving and spearfishing shop in Florida Panhandle. Benthic offers Level 1 and Level 2 freediving courses.
Florida Freedivers
A family owned business offering Level 1 and Level 2 freediving courses in North Palm Beach, Florida.
South Florida Freedivers
The largest freediving club located in Miami in South Florida.
Freediving in Hawaii
FII ( Freediving Instructors International) education system in Captain Cook and Honolulu
Freedive Hawaii – freediving, yoga, physical training & deep spearfishing
Freedive Kauai – basic and advance courses in Kauai
Freediving in Honduras
Freedive Utila – the first freediving school in Central America or Caribbean
Freediving in Martinique
One Breath – the first AIDA freediving school in Martinique
Freediving in Massachusetts
East Coast Divers – freediving in Brookline
Freediving in Mexico
Click on the links below to book a freediving course in Mexico
- Freediving & Pranayama Yoga Course in Valladolid
- Training session for certified freedivers in Playa del Carmen
- Introduction to Freediving Course in Playa del Carmen
- Freediving Discovery day in Tulum
Amancay Freediving – located in Playa del Carmen; it is the first SSI Freediving Center in the Riviera Maya, Mexico
PranaMaya FreedivingΒ – AIDA freediving center Riviera Maya
Freediving in Oregon
The Oregon Freediving Company – freediving and spearfishing in the Pacific Northwest
Freediving in Panama
Freediving Bocas – first school in Panama offering freediving courses; located in Isla Colon
Freediving in Virginia
Blue Alchemy Freediving – owned by Nathaniel Leazer in Catharpin
Freediving in Washington
Phase3 Freediving – owned by Daggon “Chris” Bustad in Tacoma
Freediving in Antarctica
Freedive Antarctica – freediving expeditions in Antarctica
Freediving courses in Asia
Freediving in China
Holos Freediving – aims to bring out the complete freediving knowledge and skills
Freediving China – freediving in Beijing
Freediving in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Freediving Association – formed by a group of local freedivers
Freediving in Indonesia
Click to book an Apnea Total Freediver Course in Kabupaten Klungkung, Indonesia
Apnea Penida – a school in Nusa Penida in Bali
Apneista – freediving courses and yoga in Amed, Bali
Blue Corner Freedive Lembongan – beginner freedive training and recreational freediving in Nusa Lembongan in Bali
Fathom Freedive – a freediving school in Jemeluk Bay in Amed, Bali, Indonesia
Freedive Flow – freediving school owned by Instructor Trainer Oli Christen
Freedive Gili – freediving school in Gili Trawangan
Fusion Freedive and Spearfishing – freediving and spearfishing in Bali
Freedive Nusa – freediving school in Bali
Click to book a Freediving Course on Nusa Penida with Freedive Nusa
Ocean Prana – freediving courses in Bali lead by Yoram Zekri
One Breath Lembongan – freediving school in Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Travelling to Bali? Read about the Best Things To Do In Ubud Bali.
Freediving in Israel
Click to book an Introduction to Freediving Course in Eilat, Israel
Apnea School – a freediving school and training center in Eilat
Free2Be Freediving School – beginner to advance courses and training
Freedive Israel – freediving in the Red Sea in Eliat
Freediving in Malaysia
Freedive Tioman – freediving school in Tekek village, Pulau Tioman
Freediving in Maldives
Freedive Maldives – get trained by a local instructor
Freediving in Philippines
Apnea Philippines – freediving classes, courses and training in Batangas
Azul Freediving – freediving, swimming, first aid and mermaiding courses based both in Manila and Anilao, Batangas
Chimi Divers PH – offers freediving theory and safety courses in Mabini Batangas while fostering camaraderie and fun. Chimi Divers PH started business in February 2020 but the group was founded a few months ago.
Conservation and Freediving Bohol
A conservation and freediving center inside Almira Diving Resort in Panglao, Bohol. This center offers marine conservation training, environmental awareness, and freediving courses under Apnea Total, AIDA, and SSI.
Freedive Academy Panglao – a professional freedive development center in Panglao, Bohol
Freedive Boracay – basic to masters courses in Boracay, Aklan
Freediving Buddies PH – a community for all freedivers conducting freediving basics in Mabini, Batangas
Freedive HQ – training center in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Freedive Panglao – first freediving school in Bohol
Freediving Coron – freedive the shipwrecks and lakes of Coron, Palawan
Freediving El Nido – freediving courses and tours in El Nido, Palawan
Dumagat Freedive – a school in Dauin, Negros Oriental
Freediving Philippines – freediving courses and deep dive training in Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu
Freediving Planet – an AIDA instructor development training center and freediving school in Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu
Blue Freedom Apnea – improve your freediving skills or become a certified freediver from a non-profit organization in Panglao, Bohol
Click to book a Molchanovs freediving course with Blue Freedom Apnea
Freediving Siargao – beginner to advance tailored programs in Siargao
Kurma Dive Into Spirit
Located in Camiguin, Kurma offers WSF/RAID freediving courses from basic to instructor development program. Kurma also hosts freediving and yoga camp for WSF/RAID Freediver Level 1 Certification.
ManuMano Freedive Training Center – offer courses both in Manila and Anilao, Batangas
Nicco’s Place – offers freediving tours, cebu south tours, underwater photography in Moalboal, Cebu
Orca Freedivers Philippines – freediving school and club in Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
Pacific Blue Freediving – freediving classes and certification courses in Maribago, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
Palaka Ocean Adventure Resort – AIDA and PADI freediving courses by Freediving Planet Siargao
Palawan Divers – diving center in El Nido, Palawan
Palawan Freedivers – AIDA courses from beginner to professional in El Nido, Palawan
Paraoa Freediving – courses and training in Moalboal, Cebu
Seazoned Philippines – offers city freediving courses in Manila
Siquijor Freediving School – beginner courses, certifications, advanced training and recreational dives in San Juan, Maite, Siquijor
Swim Central – basic swimming, survival and freediving courses for adults in Manila
The Dive Channel Group – freediving school in Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
Freediving in Russia
Maxim Guryanov
Maxim Guryanov is a swimming and freediving instructor in Russia. His freediving courses includes basic freediving courses in the pool for children and adults. After the pool freediving course, you can enroll to the open water freediving course.
Freediving in Singapore
Singapore Freedivers – freediving courses in Singapore by Bernard Wong
Zen Freediving – freediving courses, training, events and trips
Freediving in South Korea
1Up Freediving – the first English freediving center in Seoul, South Korea
Freediving in Thailand
Click on the links or widgets below to book the freediving course near you.
- Phuket: PADI 2-Day Basic Freediver Course
- Phuket: PADI 3-Day Freediving Course
- Krabi: Freediving in Yawasam and Talu Island
- Phuket: 3D2N/4D3N Camping and Freediving Course at Surin Island
- Koh Chang: PADI Advanced Freediver
Apnea Total – freediving organization and education system in Koh Tao
Big Blue Freediving – a freediving school within a resort in Koh Tao
Blue Immersion – founded by the French-Tunisian Freediver Akim Adhari in Koh Tao
Blue Planet Divers – freediving and scuba diving courses in Koh Lanta
We Freedive – beginner, advanced, master, professional and mermaid courses in Phuket
Freediving in Vietnam
AlphaFreediving – discover and fun freediving school
Deep People Freediving School – freediving school in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Freediving courses in Europe
Freediving in Belgium
Nemo 33 – deep pool in Brussels
Freediving in Croatia
Freedive Dubronik – school offering courses and certifications in Dubronik
Vedrana Vidovic – deep tank, monofin and competition courses by Vedrana Vidovic
Vitomir Maricic – certification according to AIDA, SSI or NAUI standards.
Freediving in Cyprus
Free2Dive – freediving courses of all levels in Limassol
Infinity Freediving – educational and recreational courses in Lamaca
Freediving in Estonia
Click to book a Freedive tour in sunken prison in Tallinn, Estonia
Freediving in Finland
Paijanne On The Rocks – dive under the ice of Lake Paijanne
Freediving in France
Abyss Garden – school in La Ciotat
BeFreeToDive – located in Marina Bay of Angels
Blue Addiction – school in La Londe Les Maures
Chango Diving – school in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Omniblue Freedive – located in the Port of De La Madrague, in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer
Freediving in Germany
Action Sport – school in NΓΌrnberg
Aquatica Wassersport – school in Bielefeld
Dive Sector – school in Velden and NΓΌrnberg
Dive4Life – school in Siegburg
Freedive Your Life – courses and coaching by Timo Niessner
Freediving Center Berlin – training center in Berlin
The Passion of Freediving – offers freediving course at your location
Freediving in Greece
Blue Island Divers – basic to advance courses in Antiparos
Freediving Club Greece – club in Kalamata
Freediving in Iceland
Freedive Iceland – adventure and day tour operator
Freediving in Ireland
Northwest Freediving School – adventure in Sligo
Freediving in Italy
Apnea Tirreno Blu – freediving in the interland of the Gulf of Patti, Capo D’Orlando and the Aeolian Islands
Katabasis Freediving and Sailing – workshops and summer camps
Freediving in Malta
Apnea Total Malta – school in Saint Paul’s Bay
Bezz Diving – basic and level 1 course
Deep Med Centre – learn basic and advance freediving in Xaghra, Gozo
Divebase Malta – courses and workshops in Saint Paul’s Bay
Divers Code – snorkeling and freediving education
InnerDive – founded by Jesper Stechmann
Luke Cassar Freediving – courses in Malta and Gozo
Ocean Freedivers – amazing underwater experience in Saint Paul’s Bay
One Breath FreedivingΒ – fun dive and workshops in Malta, Comino and Gozo
Freediving in Montenegro
Click to book a Freediving Crash Course in Bay of Kotor in Tivat, Montenegro
Freediving in Netherlands
Christophe Leray – be coached by Christophe Leray in Amsterdam
Enker Freedive Experts – dive center in Hillegom
Esko Diveworld – diving club and center in Central Netherlands
Freediving in Poland
Centrum Nurkowe Tryton – dive in Klodno lake in Chmielno
Freediving in Portugal
Freediving Madeira | Azul Diving Center – practice in Ponta de Sao Lourenco Protected Area, Madeira
Spot Freedive – courses in Sesimbra
Freediving in Spain
Click to book a Full-Day Discover Freediving in Tenerife or a First Level Freediving Course in La Caleta de Adeje
Apnea Canarias – center by Miguel Lozano and Santiago Jakas in Tenerife
Atlantis Freediving – train in Playa Taibaba or Radazul in Tenerife, Canary Islands
Freedive Ibiza – learn freediving from beginner through to advanced level under AIDA or join excursions in Ibiza
Freedive Mallorca – courses in Port de PollenΓ§a, Mallorca
Freediving Lanzarote – located in Marina Puerto del Carmen
Freedive Menorca – enjoy Mediterranean’s water in Menorca
Lassdive – sports center of Costa Brava
Magma Freediving – discovery course and certification courses in Lajares, Fuerteventura
Ocean Freediving LanzaroteΒ – freediving school in Lanzarote
Click to book Freediving Courses with Ocean Freediving Lanzarote
Ocean Friends – all level courses in Los Abrigos, Tenerife
Freediving in Switzerland
Deep Freedive – freediving club in Geneva
Freediving Ostschweiz – founded by RenΓ© Trost and Martin Tobler in Eastern Switzerland
Freediving in Turkey
Medfish Freediving School – school in Bodrum
Freediving in United Kingdom
Aquacity Freediving – training and certification in Porthkerris, Cornwall
Blue Water Freediving – freediving in London
FreediveUK – spearfishing, freediving and mermaiding courses in Newquay, Cornwall
Freediving 2000 – school and club in Uckfield
Saltfree Divers – based in Chepstow
Freediving courses in Oceania
Freediving in Australia
Adam Stern – courses and Deep Week by Adam Stern
Apnea Cairns – hold your breath in Cairns, Queensland
Encounter Freediving – courses by Queensland-based freedive store
Freediving Holidays – based in Chatswood, NSW, Australia; freediving trips whales encounters in Tonga, sardines, sharks and manta rays in South Africa, and dolphins in Hawaii
Ningaloo Coast Freedivers – courses in Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
Water Maarq Freediving – located in Sorrento, Victoria
Whaleshark Dive – tours in Exmouth
Freediving in French Polynesia
Moorea Freediving – freediving school based in Moorea
Freediving in Guam
Click to book an Introduction to Freediving Class in Guam
Freediving in New Zealand
Click to book a Freediving Course in Auckland, New Zealand
Island Bay Divers – training and courses in Island Bay, Wellington
Nelson Spearfishing and Freediving – spearfishing and freediving club
Conclusion
Freediving is a life skill you should not missed to have. Do you still want to wear that big life vest when snorkelling? Or do you want to be in control of your body and look good in your underwater photos?
I choose the latter! How about you?
Again, never dive alone. This rule should never be taken for granted. Where was your last freedive?
SEA YOU!
If your freediving school or group is not on the list, provide your school or group name along with your website or social media link in the comment section below. I will update this list regularly.
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This is such a great list! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Michael! Thanks and you’re very welcome.
Thank you for the list of dive schools. I love snorkeling (with or without a vest) but I have never been able to figure out how to dive and clear the snorkel out no matter how many times I have tried. Next time I go somewhere with snorkling I will look for a class.
Hi Ryan. We’re glad you liked the list. We wish you all the best in your diving adventures. Be safe.
I don’t really know how to swim so I may try snorkeling since I get to wear a vest. I am a low risk takers, I naturally get drawn by the word safe
Hi Magdalene. Safety first we always say. Do what makes you comfortable and maybe plan on taking swim lessons to build your confidence in the water.
Amazing, looking for some courage post lockdown! Do you know any spots in India??
Hi Sumancasm. Thank you. There are quite a few dive sites in India. Take a look at these locations: Havelock Islands, Neil Island, Port Blair and North Point, Cinque Island.
This is motivational to hear that you faced your fears and started exploring the beautiful underwater world. This is an experience I will love to have as well. I need to embrace my fear and start learning to dive.
Thank you for your comments. Please do make the attempt, you will be so glad that you did.
Wow! This is amazing.
Great to know freedivers here!
You may want to check our site (although it is still under construction and not much details, but we have the social media links in the site that you can visit)
https://chimidiversph.wordpress.com/
Hi Bjay! Thank you for introducing us to your page. Welcome to our list! It’s our pleasure to have you here. Sea you!
Scubanautic is providing Scuba Diving in Mallorca, You can get the best experience by doing Scuba Diving, Cave Diving Mallorca etc. Scuba diving is one of the things that opens an entirely new world underwater for the people who love being into the water.
Hi Scubanautic! Thanks for sharing your dive center details to us! Sea you!
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Hello Katie and Mike, thanks for this very useful listing!
We are waiting the end of the Covid 19 crisis to finally open our Marine Conservation and Freediving Center in Panglao, Philippines… More info on our website : https://conservationfreedivers.com/
Would it be possible to add it on the list?
Salamat!
Hi Patrick! Thanks for reaching out! We have added your center to our list.