Freedive School
Freedive SchoolAIDA · MolchanovsEstablished 2014

Apnea Total Koh Tao

Koh Tao · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand

AIDA and Molchanovs freediving school at Chalok Bay, Koh Tao. Courses from beginner to instructor level in calm, sheltered waters.

4.9
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(210 reviews)
from 2500 THB
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Center typeFreedive School
CertificationsAIDA, Molchanovs
Gas supportcenters.gas_air
Equipment rentalBasic
Established2014
Access typeShore
House reefNot available
Languagesen, th, fr
from2500 THB

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Freediving
Snorkeling
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides

About this center

Apnea Total is a dedicated freediving school operating from Chalok Baan Kao Bay on Koh Tao, one of the island's calmest and most sheltered bays. Certified under both AIDA and Molchanovs systems, the school provides a complete freediving education pathway from absolute beginner to instructor level, all in the warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand.

The school's approach emphasizes proper technique, mental preparation, and safety above all else. Courses begin with AIDA 2, introducing breath-hold techniques and basic freediving skills, progressing through AIDA 3 and 4 for deeper exploration. Instructor-level training is available for those wanting to teach freediving professionally. Molchanovs courses provide an alternative certification pathway with their own progression system.

Chalok Bay's calm, deep waters and minimal boat traffic make it ideal for freediving training. The bay drops quickly to over 20 meters, providing convenient access to depth training without the need for boat rides. Surface conditions are typically flat, and visibility is good year-round. Private coaching sessions are available for those wanting focused one-on-one attention.

Freedom and efficiency of movement underwater without heavy equipment — that is the essence of what Apnea Total teaches. The experienced instructor team includes competitive freedivers who bring elite-level knowledge to their teaching. The school's relaxed, supportive environment helps students overcome the mental barriers that often limit breath-hold performance.

Location

Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360

Koh Tao · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand

Coordinates: 10.0682, 99.8340

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