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Start in a calm pool and learn breath control, relaxation and equalization with experienced instructors before choosing an optional boat-based sea session. This intro course on Koh Lanta is ideal for swimmers ready to explore freediving fundamentals in the Andaman Sea.
Start in a calm pool and learn breath control, relaxation and equalization with experienced instructors before choosing an optional boat-based sea session. This intro course on Koh Lanta is ideal for swimmers ready to explore freediving fundamentals in the Andaman Sea.
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Operated by Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta · Saladan, Krabi Province
The pool is unexpectedly quiet: only the slight hiss of swimmers and the soft instruction of an international coach. In Koh Lanta, that first breath-hold takes place in chlorine-clear water before the Andaman Sea calls. Students learn breathing cycles, relaxation and equalization in a controlled pool environment, then—if confident—can move to a boat-based sea session to meet coral fringes and reef fish.
moderate.
3–6 hours.
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming and breath-hold practice; able to perform basic equalization and follow safety instructions.
No—this intro focuses on pool-based basics; instructors start with breathing and relaxation before any sea sessions.
Pool sessions are training; a follow-up sea module and performance may lead to a certification depending on provider policies and a separate booking.
November–April typically offers the calmest seas and clearest visibility; the monsoon season (May–October) can be windier and choppier.
Providers usually set age minimums and will not accept pregnant travelers or people with serious heart or spinal conditions—disclose health issues during booking.
Koh Lanta’s coastal villages grew from sea-based livelihoods—fishing and trade—shaped by regional Malay and Thai influences and a history of small-scale maritime commerce.
Local dive operators emphasize reef-friendly practices: no-touch, no-take policies and reduced boat anchoring on sensitive coral areas to protect declining reef habitats.
Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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