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Freedive Academy Panglao

The Freedive Academy Panglao is a Freedive Instructor Trainer & Swim Teacher Development Centre in Panglao, Philippines.

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Buddy System Basics: Why You Should Never Dive Alone

Safety and Risk ManagementBy Gie Ybanez February 18, 2025 Leave a comment

Stay safe and dive smarter with this guide to the buddy system. Learn why a dive partner is essential, how to choose the right one, and key safety practices for an enjoyable freediving experience.

Alexis Melzassard

Stayed there 3 weeks to train in the master program before getting through the AIDA instructor course. Master program includes unlimited access to the ocean and the nice swimming pool in the center which was really convenient. I liked that the place was never too crowded so you could train at any time. Small master group but as a solo traveler I always found someone to dive with.
The instructor course was really nice and flexible. Experienced instructors give you good tips and knowledge. Everyone is always willing to take time to help you which made this place really nice.

Grigory Egorov

Took my SSI 1 course with Bob and it was great. I am amazed by my progress haha. The home spot is a super beautiful reef with a lot of marine life. Sign up for a “fun dive” after taking classes so you can get some amazing pictures and videos of you diving

Emily Hai

We joined a snorkelling tour and it was great fun. We saw thousands of fishes surrounding us and our guide Brian also took excellent photos for us! Overall a nice experience

Helios Kwok

its was fun and coach ryan is very nice, enjoy very much

Tom W C SZETO

Wonderful snorkelling with the sardines and stand up paddle tour in Panglao! Ryan and Ewan were so nice and took very good care of me as I’m not a good swimmer. Ryan knew those good shooting locations and took lots of pictures and videos for me. Thanks a lot !! 😊

Frankie Wild

struttura stupenda,personale super gentile,istruttori competenti e qualificati,piscina sempre pulita con annessa ampia zona chill,attrezzatura di qualita' e cos'altro...ah si ho appena preso il brevetto quindi sono stracontento,di cosa potrei mai lamentarmi?!?👋😁

Youngran Lee

나팔링 스노클링 했습니다. 친절하신 강사님 덕분에 많은 물고기 봤구요. 짝꿍은 미숙한 프리다이빙을 시도해 볼 수 있었습니다^^

Pete Alva

I had such a fantastic time! I definitely recommend giving it a shot. The instructor was super cool and laid-back. Big thanks for everything!

Beck D

We had a terrific experience visiting Napaling Reef with Ryan from Freedive Academy Panglao! We were driven to and from the reef from the academy which is a short way up the road. Ryan took excellent photos and videos of both our family and the reef. It was such an easy experience to be so well looked after by Ryan and the team. All the images were immediately uploaded to my iPhone upon our return to the Academy where we showered after our swim. Would definitely recommend an early booking for less crowds. Thanks for making our time at the reef so enjoyable!

이동현

나팔링투어 다녀왔습니다. 스노클링이나 다이빙은 처음으로 해본건데, 제대로 배워보고싶다는 생각이 들만큼 환상적인 경험이었습니다.
다음에 보홀에 방문하게되면 꼭 다시 예약하겠습니다.

(고프로 촬영본 메일 발송 부탁드립니다. 12월 12일 09시타임 lee)

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