Top 5 Freediving Trips in the Philippines

1.Beginner Freediving Course (with Bonus Session)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $416Our pick

Spend about 2.5 days learning SSI Level 1 freediving in Panglao, with classroom work, breathing practice, pool sessions, and open-water training at Napaling Reef. Groups are capped at four, and equipment, photos, videos, fees, and certification are included. Pickup from Panglao hotels, the airport, or port is available.

“Amazing experience, very friendly people there, and my instructor Jomari was so helpful, patient, and a fun guy! Would recommend for anyone who wants to learn freediving!”

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2.Napaling Reef and Sardines Freediving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Freedive Academy Panglao, ride five minutes by scooter to Napaling Reef, and spend time above a 25-meter coral wall, around the famous crack, and beside the sardine school. Basic freediving skills are required. Rental gear, entry fees, and unedited GoPro photos and videos are included.

“It was an incredible experience. Our guide provided detailed explanations and showed us the spot. He also captured some fantastic pictures and videos of us. The location is breathtaking, and the underwater world is teeming with colorful fish and vibrant corals. The reef wall is simply stunning.”

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3.Discover Freediving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours learning breath-hold skills in Boracay with English- and Tagalog-speaking instructors. You’ll receive a briefing, mask and fins, underwater photos, snacks, and time in the sea. The session suits beginners and certified freedivers, though age, health, weather, and the exact meeting location should be confirmed before booking.

“Despite the cold weather and water. I love my freediving experience In Boracay. Everything is followed accordingly. My guide is super nice. Check out my ig reel: @jophielangela Use my code : JOPHIELANGELA5 on checkout to get a discount.”

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4.Discover Freediving One Amazing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $225

Spend one day learning freediving at Freedive Academy Panglao, with a calm morning pool session and an afternoon at Napaling Reef. Professional coaches teach breathing, breath-holding, and safe movement before you swim with the famous sardine run. The small group, capped at three, suits beginners who want patient instruction and close support.

“I finished my AIDA3 tutorial and coach Ramar is very good! Very responsible! It pays great attention to the safety of students. In addition, with Ven, Rashin and Jomay went to see the Coral Garden, as well as the whale shark in Oslob. The journey is unbelievable, I hope to come again next time! Highly recommended!”

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5.Freediving Adventure with Lunch and Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Spend about seven hours exploring Siquijor’s Tulapos, Caticugan, or Tubod marine sanctuaries with a private English-speaking guide. Equipment, transport, sanctuary fees, lunch, and hotel pickup are included. You need basic swimming skills and comfort in the water.

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