260 people made this decision before you.
They came with no freediving experience. They left as certified instructors. They are now teaching in freediving schools, resorts, and private coaching setups across 81 countries.
Some planned to teach for a year and kept going. Some opened their own schools. Some teach part-time and spend the rest of the year in the water.
Zero to Hero does not promise you a specific outcome. It gives you the certification, the skills, and the foundation to build whatever version of this career you want.
The consultation call is free. The conversation costs nothing.
โจ5,150+ students trained. 260+ instructor students. 81 countries. 4.86 stars from 820+ reviews. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2026. 8th award. Top 10% worldwide.
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Freedive Academy Panglao
Award Winning and World Class Education Center for Beginners to Instructors in Freediving, Swimming, and Mermaiding.
The Freedive Academy Panglao is a Freedive Instructor Training & Swim Teacher Development Centre in Panglao Philippines - the Freediving capital of Asia! We're teaching freediving courses in English, Filipino, Chinese, Dutch, German and Russian! ๐ต๐ญโ๐ด๏ธ๐๐ณ๐๐ฝ
๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ค๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐
Here are the numbers from students who complete the All Inclusive One Week Combo.
80% of students earn both certifications within the 7 days. Average depth reached by Day 7 is 20 to 30 meters. Average static breath hold by Day 7 is 3 minutes 30 seconds or more. 60% of students choose to extend into Master Training after their week.
The training happens at Napaling Reef. The facility has a 25-meter training pool, classroom, yoga space, and open water lines. Year-round warm water and calm conditions.
All equipment is included for every session. All unedited GoPro photos and videos are yours.
5,150+ students trained. 4.86 stars from 820+ reviews. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2026. 8th award. Top 10% worldwide.
DM "ALL IN" with your dates. We reply same day with availability.
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05/06/2026
Explore Panglao and Bohol at a relaxed pace, with each destination adding something unique to your island experience. Begin at Hinagdanan Cave, spend time on the white sand beaches, then head to Bohol to see the Chocolate Hills, visit the tarsier sanctuary, and enjoy a Loboc River cruise.
The tours are easy to follow and convenient, with transportation, a guide, and a well-planned schedule included. Many trips can be completed in a single day, giving you more time to unwind and enjoy every stop.
Simple Panglao travel guide, Bohol countryside tour, and must-see Philippine landmarks.
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05/06/2026
The Molchanovs Instructor Course at Freedive Academy is designed for freedivers who are ready to teach with calm, safety, and structure.
During the ITC, candidates learn how to guide students through skills, manage training sessions, and support safe progress in the water. Each day builds teaching confidence through real practice, clear feedback, and steady mentorship.
Becoming an instructor is not only about depth or performance. It is about learning how to lead people with awareness, patience, and care.
๐Message us to learn more about instructor training in Panglao.
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05/06/2026
Freediving can feel like a quiet reset. You rest before the dive, breathe slowly, and notice how your body feels. In the water you move with care, keep your focus simple, and let your COโ tolerance grow step by step. Many beginners find they leave the session more relaxed and more aware of their body. At Freedive Academy Panglao we teach these habits from the first course so you build comfort and safety from day one.
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05/06/2026
Training Lines & Good Vibes: Napaling Edition ๐
The open-water line training at Napaling brought together students from different levels, places, and stories. Some were learning the basics. Some were refining skills. All were part of the same line, the same sea, and the same Freedive Academy culture: grow together, dive safer, and support each other every step of the way.
Because here, training is not just about going deeper.
It is about showing up for your dive buddy, sharing the wins, and making the hard parts feel lighter.
Ready to join the line? Donโt worry, weโll save you a float. ๐
Message us and start your freediving journey with Freedive Academy!
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04/06/2026
After a long dive day in Panglao, adobo and rice feel just right. Simple food, steady energy, and a quiet end to hours in the ocean.
Share this with someone you would enjoy an adobo dinner with after diving.
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04/06/2026
SSI is one of the world's leading freediving agencies, with a digital-first curriculum and a globally recognised certification system.
An SSI instructor certification is valued at resorts, schools, and dive operations worldwide. The digital training tools make it practical for instructors who teach across different locations and environments.
Zero to Hero at Freedive Academy Panglao takes you from beginner to SSI Instructor. You train at Napaling Reef under our instructor team. The program covers every level through to your Freedive Instructor Training Course.
5,150+ students trained. 260+ instructor students. 81 countries. 4.86 stars from 820+ reviews.
DM "SSI" and we walk you through the certification path and career options.
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04/06/2026
๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ช๐ง ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ด๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ช๐ด ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฑ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ด?
Between two reef walls, you hang still in the blue. No rush to go deeper. No rush to go up. Just a clear mind and a relaxed body.
In moments like this, depth feels less like a number and more like a quiet room. You notice the pressure on your ears, the weight of your fins, and how calm you can stay.
This is what we teach at Freedive Academy Panglao. Move with the water. Save your energy. Respect the reef. Let each dive show you a little more about yourself.
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The One Week Exploration is built for people who want the ocean and the island.
Three days of Beginner freediving at Napaling Reef. Your equalization workshop on Day 1. Pool and open water through Day 3. Beginner certification by the end.
Then your tours. One Category A half-day tour โ sea kayak, stand-up paddle, glass-bottom boat, or Hinagdanan Cave. One Category B full-day tour โ Balicasag Island with dolphin watching, the Chocolate Hills and Tarsier Sanctuary, whale shark watching in Lila, Bohol waterfall tour, or island hopping.
Day 7 is a guided freediving tour and photo session at Napaling. Sardine runs, turtles, reef life.
All GoPro footage is yours, unedited. Freediving equipment included for all sessions.
โจ5,150+ students trained. 4.86 stars from 820+ reviews. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2026. 8th award. Top 10% worldwide.
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Napaling Drive, Tangnan
Panglao
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 7pm |
| Friday | 7am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 7pm |