5 Freediving Schools in Koh Tao

Some of you may heard about ‘Freediving’, it's a new way of underwater diving which is unique from scuba diving. It's a deep-water diving which not require oxygen tank or any support equipment except mask and fins.

To do freediving, you must learn from the certified professional diving instructors. Ko Tao has many world's class diving schools which you can learn freediving and explore the beautiful underwater world in just a couple of days. We have listed 5 best  freediving schools in Ko Tao you should know before planning to visit and learn how to freediving.

1. Big Bubble Diving

Big Bubble is a famous diving school among local diver's community. It has high reputation for a good learning experience and its location is close to the sea. Once finish the lecture, you can walk to the sea nearby.

Website: Big Bubble Diving
Tel - (+66)77 456 669

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4wCp2aXJPoCo9cRT8

2. IDC Koh Tao

IDC Koh Tao is a popular diving school for foreign travelers. The instructors are highly skilled and guarantee by Koh Tao's Award Winning Dive Centre

Website: IDC Koh Tao
Tel - (+66)89 062 6563

Map: https://g.page/idckohtao-in-thailand?share

3. Crystal Dive

Crystal Freediving established by Mr. Sergey, who loves Thailand's sea very much, so he decides to live and open the diving school in Ko Tao. Mr. Sergey believe that freediving is more than just holding your breath underwater, it's required many techniques and skills which you can learn from Crytal Freediving.

Website: Crystal Dive
Tel – (+66)85 789 6274

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nVzWQnT2U4C4hpdq6

4. Apnea Total

First freediving school in South East Asia, establish since 2003 with many branches around the world and more than 17,000 divers graduated from Apnea Total. The course is available in both Thai and English language.

Website: Apnea Total
Tel - (+66)84 878-6269

Map: https://g.page/ApneaTotal?share

5. Big Blue Diving

Big Blue Freediving is one of the first diving school in Ko Tao, located at Sairee beach. It's established by the team of professional diver, guarantee by South American Champion Flavia Eberhard and Spanish Champion Pepe Arcos 2012

Website: Big Blue Diving
Tel - 077 456 050

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UWcsHXFeAU8Kv59r9

If you're interested in trying the increasingly popular sport of freediving, Koh Tao is one of the best places to start. The island’s stunning waters in the Gulf of Thailand are every bit as beautiful as those on the Andaman coast, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration. Even if you can’t swim confidently, there’s no need to worry—beginners are welcome to learn as well. Throughout the training, professional instructors will accompany and closely supervise you in the water. After all, one of the most important rules of freediving is: “Never Dive Alone.”