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Andaman Apnea

127/4 Soi Sermsuk, Viset Rd., Rawai, Phuket 83130, Thailand
+66 (0)86 654 3239
Ranked #5 of 14 tours in Rawai
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: Andaman Apnea is the first permanent freediving school in Phuket. We offer Apnea Academy courses and stages, freediving day trips around the Andaman...... more » Owner description: Andaman Apnea is the first permanent freediving school in Phuket. We offer Apnea Academy courses and stages, freediving day trips around the Andaman sea and personalized training stages for all level freedivers. Spectacular tandem sled dives in total safety assisted by a professional freediver. « less
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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Because to my surprise, I found something I love as much as diving with scuba!! I am a fairly experienced scuba diver but, I had never freedive before I met Miguel. When I joined the training, I was not looking after certificates or challenges. I just wanted to try to stay longer underwater with just a snorkel. The outcome was... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Experience and attitude is everything, and we found both these attributes at Andaman Apnea. As experienced spear fishers we were keen to refine our free diving technique and Andaman Apnea looked like it would fit the bill based on Miguels credentials. Miguel provided a knowledgeable and relaxed atmosphere and his equipment was in very good condition. The dive locations were... More

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Phuket
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I'm a DM# 281322, I never know everything about free diving technique but after training with Andaman Apnea is Wonderful !! , you can upgrade your scuba skills with free diving training and make feel sure a professional. Big thank Kub !! More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

My first ever freediving experience at Phuket, thanks to Miguel, was very satisfying. I did a 4-day training camp and got certified as an AIDA** diver. Miguel is friendly as a person and serious as a trainer. Starting in a relaxed way, he gets to every detail of freediving which is very important to start with, and is very knowledgeable... More

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
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i had only two weeks holiday but i wanted to learn as much of apnea diving what was possible in this short time. so i was looking for "the best" coach in southeast asia. through my internet research, i found miguel. he is not only running andaman apnea, he is also the president and founder of aida thailand (aida is... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011
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During our recent family holiday in Phuket, I was lucky enough to be be able to participate in the Aida ** course under the skilful instruction of Miguel. After many years of scuba diving both recreationally and as a Divemaster, I was keen to strip diving down to it's true essence. My 2 days with Andaman Apnea was my first... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2011
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I and my girlfriend went there for 4 days. We stayed for 2 weeks... The days we went offshore it was on a beautiful island with white sand beach and more than 20 meters of visibility... Very friendly and professional, I felt safe all the time because the teacher Miguel is just stunting underwater. If I remember well his best... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2011

We spent two days doing the aida-2-star-course with Miguel, having only done the one star discovery-day in dahab last year. Although quite possibly a little angst provoking, freediving lured us back with temptations of scary, safe and serene exploration of the epic abyss. Physically and mentally challenging, freediving is also eco friendly and non-invading to the natural environment. Miguel made... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2011

very professional, no pressure and friendly approach to learn about freediving in a beautiful setting by a licensed instructor. I never was able to hold my breath for more than 90 sec. During the first day, Miguel helped me achieve 3 mn ! A must experience for everyone visiting Phuket. I pursued the AIDA 2 star certification, which typically takes... More

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Muttenz, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2011

I went begining 2011 in Thailand for vacation but also for paritcipating to a freediving competition. To prepare myself to be ready fot the DAY, I choose Andamann apnea & Miguel as personal coach over several training days. I enjoyed having a "tailor-made" training programm that fits all my requirements. So I could improve my personal best in static apnea... More

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