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A focused 2.5-day beginner freediving course on Panglao Island that teaches AIDA, SSI or Molchanovs fundamentals up to 20 m. Mix pool drills, classroom theory, and guided open-water sessions with certified instructors.
A focused 2.5-day beginner freediving course on Panglao Island that teaches AIDA, SSI or Molchanovs fundamentals up to 20 m. Mix pool drills, classroom theory, and guided open-water sessions with certified instructors.
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Operated by Freedive Academy Panglao · Panglao, Bohol
The water is warm and clear, sunlight slicing through a shallow blue as you learn to move without a regulator — one breath, one descent, one measured return. On Panglao’s calm mornings the sea holds you like a patient teacher; afternoons bring trade-wind push and lively reef life that reward surface breaks.
moderate.
2–3 days.
Comfortable swimming ability and basic cardiovascular fitness; no prior freediving experience required but being comfortable in open water helps.
No — this beginner course is designed for newcomers and progresses from pool drills to shallow open-water sessions under instructor supervision.
Course training aims to safely introduce students to freediving depths up to about 20 meters, following agency standards and conservative progression.
Yes — upon successful completion you receive certification appropriate to the chosen agency (AIDA 2, SSI Level 1 or Molchanovs Wave 1).
People with significant cardiovascular or respiratory conditions and pregnant travelers are advised not to participate; disclose medical history during booking and follow instructor guidance.
Panglao and nearby Bohol have a long maritime heritage; local fishermen and divers have historically read currents and reefs to fish and travel between islands.
Respect reef ecosystems: use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and follow instructor guidance to prevent fin contact with the bottom.
Freedive Academy Panglao operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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