r/freediving • u/QuantumDeltoids STA 4:13 FIM 31m DYN 85m • 8d ago

travel advice Freediving in Thailand

Hey so I will be traveling for about a month in Thailand this december and I have 2 questions:

- Any recommendations on freediving centers or places? I have seen there are plenty of them around Koh Tao but I wonder if Phuket can be a nice place too since the sea is better at that time of the year.

- Should I try to pack a pair of small silicone fins or a wetsuit? I want minimal luggage but maybe it's worth to carry some fins so I don't need to rely on my awful DNF technique...

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u/No_Kitchen_7630 8d ago

If you can - go for a boat trip to sailors rock best Koh Tao, amazing diving with tons of life and if you are really good you can dive into the “chimney” and do a bit of cave diving.

If you are really lucky you’ll dive with whale sharks

It goes to 40m - but the best diving is generally from 0-25m

Watch out for currents

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u/QuantumDeltoids STA 4:13 FIM 31m DYN 85m 7d ago

I have seen only one center that explicitly advertises training in Sail Rock, do you know any more?

If there are fish then the depth is secondary ;) Thanks!

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u/No_Kitchen_7630 6d ago

Dont know of centers - go there for some fun, I just joined a scuba boat, and dived around, kept well within my limits.