Beginner to Freedive Instructor Training Center in Spectacular Panglao, Philippines.

Freedive Academy Panglao

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

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Trudive Kuroshio Diving Jacket
$182

Trudive Kuroshio Diving Jacket

The Trudive Kuroshio Series – Diving Jacket is crafted from 1.2mm – 1.4mm TRU-REAL fabric, offering a combination of durability and flexibility for a comfortable diving experience.

Go Deep Instructor Polo
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葉修良

Ryan&Rashid really good.
We had great time here

v w

Rashid was my guide for both the glass bottom kayak and snorkeling. Had a great time with him and the sardines! He took really love pictures, and was so sweet and patient overall. I would love to come back and learn to free dive with him someday.

noel jotojot

It was fascinating dive with guides Rashed, Rayyan and Arnold arraned by accommodating smiling Manager Ven, nice to be back here. Thanks a lot guys.

Janelle Rodriguez

Our family participated in the Glass Bottom Boat Tour with the Panglao Freedive Academy. We had John, Rashid and Arnold as our tour guides. They were amazing an helpful, as were all the staff during our booking! I highly recommend you request for those tour guides if you plan on going! Thank you so much to all the staff for an amazing experience!

Shamus Daniel

Level 1, 2 and 3 SSI then 3 months of master training and I've loved it. The academy is a great place to learn and train. Poolside is very chill and relaxed yet focused and knowledgeable with all the trainers and masters. You can very much be focused on your own goals and train at your own pace! Then the line diving at Napaling reef is fantastic.

The staff are super helpful and friendly as well. I've loved my time here and hope I can come again!

M Rifqi Rafian Putra

The fun dive trip was amazing. Had a good time with the guide. Absolutely coming again if there'a a chance to go to Bohol another time.

YiJing Lai

Jomari was our freediving instructor, v nice and patient with us!

Hao Tang

Unbeatable location. Training atmosphere is also very good. Friendly, supportive and approachable. If you’re thinking about getting one of the freediving certificates like me, this is one of the best places to do it.

If you’re interested in no fins at all, I would start with molchanovs. I got my Aida 3 cert before coming here for wave a 3 course and I would’ve been better off had I done a molchanovs wave 2 instead of Aida 3. Because molchanovs introduces no fins early on and you’ll save time during later levels. There are other differences too but no fins is the main one for me.

My instructor is Scott. I really appreciate his views on long term diving journey and focus on solving issues instead of the number (in his words, if you solve the problems, the numbers will come naturally). I’m thankful that he calmed my anxiety of meeting the level requirements.

Last but not least, big thanks to Emily who orchestrated our trainings and gave many useful info about diving, places to eat, recommended activities during rest (no diving) day. 多谢！后会有期🫶

Sofia Lysgaard Hammer

Kunkun

I had a really great time doing my AIDA2 and AIDA 3 course here. The instructor was super clear and easy to learn from. Communication was great from start to finish.

The location is perfect, right by Napaling, so we could just walk out and dive straight in—no long boat rides or complicated logistics. They also had a lot of gear available, and I ended up buying most of my equipment directly from them, which was really convenient.

I was solo traveling, and the whole team made me feel really welcome. Emily, the owner, was especially helpful—she made sure everything ran smoothly and was always around to help out or answer questions. Everyone at the center was friendly and supportive, which made a big difference. Not to mention Jay, the super cute dog in the shop, he literally look like a chunky potato. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking to learn freediving in a beautiful location with great people.

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Trudive Kuroshio Diving Jacket

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