Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI
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Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI
By SSS Phuket Dive Freedive & Surf Center
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Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 12-80, max of 5 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Complete equipment rental
- Boat Trip Hotel Transfer
- Boat Trip Breakfast and lunch
- Transportation on Day 2 for the boat trip (Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai)
- Entry/Admission - Phuket
- Entry/Admission - Koh Racha Yai
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Free transportation on day 2 is for Chalong, Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Patong areas.
- Start:
- R8FM+73 Rawai, R8FM+735 Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23230P17- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23230P17
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- lindsayrH9377XR0 contributionsMust do activity!We had the best diving experience with Ohn! She was an amazing guide and made us feel extremely comfortable when diving for the first time. This is a MUST do if coming to Phuket - we definitely recommend scuba diving with SSS!Written 22 November 2024
- Alex B0 contributionsHighlight of my tripI’m a first time diver and I wanted to try scuba diving. To say this was amazing is an understatement. From pickup to drop off everything was perfect. My instructor Pomme was the reason why this excursion was great. She made sure I was well informed about everything while keeping it fun. The water was crystal clear and there was sea life everywhere. If you’re looking for something to do I definitely recommend this and if you’re lucky you’ll get Pomme as a instructorWritten 16 November 2024
- gench0g0 contributionsHighy recommended!Fantastic experience! Oliveier was vey profecional, calm and patient instuctor. He explained to me details that no other had explained before ( I had some small experience before) and actually helped me improve my abilitiesWritten 14 November 2024
- _S6235PC0 contributionsStrongly recommend coach ohn and racha island.Conch ohn is really nice. She gives a very detailed instruction and always take care of us while under the ocean. She is a good photographer as well. We have a really good diving experience.Written 6 November 2024
- David K0 contributionsAmazing Scuba Diving Day with OlivierWe had a fantastic day diving at Racha Yai with Olivier. The entire experience was smooth and enjoyable, with everything well-prepared and comfortable. Olivier was a very good teacher and knowledgeable about the dive sites and marine life, which made us feel at ease throughout. He was patient and made sure we understood each part of the process, which was great as first-time divers. The underwater scenery was beautiful, and we got to see a variety of marine life up close. We highly recommend this dive experience to anyone visiting Phuket!Written 5 November 2024
- N4083MUruthl0 contributionsUnforgettable experience 🐠We cannot recommend this scuba diving course highly enough. Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. Prior to the trip the contact with the company was excellent, they were very helpful and answered all questions promptly. Olivier was our dive instructor and he really made our day fun, safe and exciting. Olivier was knowledgeable and stood out as being an experienced diver. We did two dives which covered both natural and artificial reefs, the water was clear and we saw so many fish. The dive site was beautiful and the boat provided coffee, soft drinks, breakfast and lunch. We would definitely go again with this company.Written 2 November 2024
- X8546CHandrewj0 contributionsSCUBA with NEDMy partner and I went for a day trip with Ned. The crew from SSS Phuket were awesome. They seem to operate off a boat that charters more operations, but either way, Ned was great. Made my partner feel comfortable and confident as this was her first dive. Kudos for triple tasking…teaching in two different languages and then taking photos of our whole experience. BravoWritten 30 October 2024
- ibnathh20180 contributionsBest dive experienceHad 2 dives with Oliver such a wonderful experience. Oliver was excellent! He was very patient and professional. Highly recommend itWritten 26 October 2024
- Rusty G0 contributionsBest introduction to scuba in PhuketI was in a small beginners scuba dive group of 3 with instructor Ned. He really knew his stuff and told us all we needed to know on the boat out to Racha Yai. Once there, he carefully and patiently guided us through the diving equipment and techniques, stressing safety and teamwork. We had 2 dives of about 30 minutes each, and Ned took lots of underwater photos and videos of each of us, which we happily purchased for 1,000 Tb back on the boat after lunch. This trip is great value and not to be missed, especially if you can get Ned. Thanks mate, a great experience!Written 23 October 2024
- edvardse20240 contributionsA must have experienceThe instructor Ned was super clear with everything and clearly an experienced professional, at no point i felt unsafe during the dive, the trip overall was organised really well , there was a decent breakfast and lunch on the boat and the diving was the most fun i have ever had . Cant recommend this enough, a must try !Written 23 October 2024
- jannot3350 contributionsAwesome experience!It was my first time diving and I loved it, best experience by far! My instructor Ned was very professional and he helped me go through everything step by step. Thanks to that it was not that hard for a beginner like me. I highly recommend trying this activity! 10/10Written 10 October 2024
- ambertL4314OI0 contributionsAn absolutely amazing experience!I was a bit nervous with it being my first time scuba diving but our instructors Ned and Oliver made it so worth while. They made us all feel extremely comfortable and safe during the whole thing. I had a difficult time the first dive down with my ears equalizing and they stayed by my side making sure I was alright which i appreciated a ton. By far the best part of my trip here in Thailand!Written 9 October 2024
- jadetW2043WH0 contributionsBest time everIt was my first time scuba diving & I was super nervous but our instructors Ned & Oliver were amazing! Made sure we felt comfortable & safe, while having a good time. 10/10 reccomend booking this tourWritten 9 October 2024
- ccfcyrus0 contributionsSuper Nice Dive in PhuketIt was an excellent experience. The place is so pretty. Good weather good water. We had two dives tdy. Both of the dives are wonderful. We saw many fish and the picture under sea is unforgettable. Takashi san is a very nice instructor. My friend has his first diving with him. No regret at all. He took very good cares of us. And helped us to take fantastic photos. He also introduced us what species of fish we have saw. So nice. Overall, I highly recommend to join this tour if you want some good and exciting memory in Phuket.Written 29 September 2024
- Richard H0 contributionsFantastic ExperienceAbsolutely amazing experience. Both myself and my fiance loved every minute of scuba diving. Our instructor Ned was so good, I had Dived before, but my fiance had never done anything like this ever. She was so nervous and at one point wanted to stop, but Ned with all his experience, just held her hands and reassured her, and after less than 5 mins, we were under the water and diving. He made it so easy for us both and made it all such a fantastic experience. Thank you so much Ned!!Written 28 September 2024
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윤 지
Seoul, South Korea3 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
이번에 혼자 여행을 가면서 스쿠버를 할까 프리를 할까 엄청 고민하다 한국바다에선 다이빙 하기 너무 춥고 ㅠ 그래서 프리다이빙 레벨업하러 갔습니다. 가기전 한국에서 싸이트에 담당자분과 이메일로 일정, 비용 상담했고 제 상황에 맞게 잘 조율해 주셨습니다. 가서는 Ruddy와 계속 트레이닝 했는데 제가 못하거나 실수하는 부분은 잘 지적, 수정해주고, 항상 잘한다, 좋다 칭찬해 줘서 더 편하게 잘했습니다. 가서 프리 어드벤스프리다이버 받았습니다. 개인적으론 개인기록 갱신하고 매우 만족!!!!! 혼자 오실분들중 프리 하고싶으시면 추천드립니다.
I went to this shop for freediving license. I was super worrying about go into sea but Ruddy, was my trainer, made me felt safe, and explained everything. I learned more than i expected. And i super enjoyed my free diving and snorkeling safely. If i go to phuket again definitely go this shop again and have nice, fun and safe diving with Ruddy. Thank you.
I went to this shop for freediving license. I was super worrying about go into sea but Ruddy, was my trainer, made me felt safe, and explained everything. I learned more than i expected. And i super enjoyed my free diving and snorkeling safely. If i go to phuket again definitely go this shop again and have nice, fun and safe diving with Ruddy. Thank you.
Written 20 September 2019
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This is very kind of you, thank you so much :) You will be always welcome at SSS Phuket !
Written 22 September 2019
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AdamCrowther
Tenganan, Indonesia18 contributions
Oct 2019
Had a fantastic two days diving with SSS. All transport is arranged before pool sessions in a purpose-built centre 10 minutes from town. Then a day out on the ocean off Koh Racha Yai including a return speedboat to a larger dive boat where we relaxed between dives while being well fed.
Very professionally supervised throughout by Ruddy, whose instructing was superb and ensured that I achieved over 2 mins 30 static apnea (having begun at only 1 minute) while completing the dynamic apnea and ocean dives to the standard required.
Even had time for some fun dives in the afternoon where we had close encounters with morays and cuttlefish! Recommend!
Very professionally supervised throughout by Ruddy, whose instructing was superb and ensured that I achieved over 2 mins 30 static apnea (having begun at only 1 minute) while completing the dynamic apnea and ocean dives to the standard required.
Even had time for some fun dives in the afternoon where we had close encounters with morays and cuttlefish! Recommend!
Written 25 October 2019
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Adam, thank you so much for your nice words :) it was great to have you with us during these days!
Written 26 October 2019
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Anshaj C
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
We had a great experience diving with Ootdy. The training provided was awesome with great quality pictures from the dive. We will definitely re-visit in the future.
Written 20 May 2024
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Thank you! It was great fun having you with us :)
Written 6 June 2024
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Yaya Chang
Da'an, Taipei3 contributions
非常推薦Ruddy教練,
在2天海訓終於讓我碰到遙不可及的那顆黃色網球,這次學習是我第一次下到16米,雖然不夠從容但在Ruddy教練帶領下還是拿到AIDA2的認證!oh yeah,謝謝Ruddy!
在2天海訓終於讓我碰到遙不可及的那顆黃色網球,這次學習是我第一次下到16米,雖然不夠從容但在Ruddy教練帶領下還是拿到AIDA2的認證!oh yeah,謝謝Ruddy!
Written 17 January 2020
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非常感谢你 !
Written 20 January 2020
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Marylène A
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Ned is a professional and experienced instructor, calm and very attentive. It makes me forget all my fears once underwater. I loved so much this new diving experience😁✨
Written 1 January 2020
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That is great to hear :) thank you very much for joining us !
Written 2 January 2020
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Pierre A
Martinique87 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Excellent day, perfect organisation, competent and safe instructors. Real pleasure all together! Thanks Ned for your advises, and your patience. Very good time for these divings. 7 persons, all together with safe conditions, safe equipments...thanks to SSS Phuket!!!
Written 29 December 2019
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Thank you very much for your kind words! It was nice to meet you and hope to see your nice family again in the future!
Written 30 December 2019
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George J
Phuket, Thailand7 contributions
I really enjoyed my free diving class at SSS.
Rudy took his time to show me the techniques needed to safely dive and improve in the future.
I am looking forward for the advanced session.
Rudy took his time to show me the techniques needed to safely dive and improve in the future.
I am looking forward for the advanced session.
Written 12 November 2019
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That is great to hear :) thank you for your kinds words and see you soon then !
Written 13 November 2019
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Mac M
Rawai, Thailand11 contributions
Nov 2019
I recently completed both the basic and advanced free diving courses with SSS and it was a terrific experience. My instructor (Ruddy), is a first class teacher and a really nice guy. He has a very professional approach but at the same time he is friendly, always smiling, confidant and relaxed. These characteristics were much appreciated, as free diving is a little scary at first, but Ruddy put me at ease and left me in no doubt that I would be able to successfully complete all the requirements. You just have to listen, and do as he says (and does) and you will do well AND have lots of fun. Good facilities with the appropriate emphasis on safety, Ruddy will quickly have you free diving to depths you previously thought impossible safely and enjoyably. If you have ever considered trying free diving you cannot do better than Ruddy and the rest of the SSS crew.
Written 7 November 2019
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Mac, thank you very much for your very precise review :) It was also nice to meet you and having you with us during this week. See you in Phuket!
Written 8 November 2019
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seowyenyi
Penang Island, Malaysia10 contributions
Sept 2019
I love my freediving experience with instructor Ruddy Pineau! He is a kind, patient, calm and helpful person, that always lift his hand if you need help.
Well, all you need to do is to ask (if anything you do not understand) and to trust on him!
Again, thanks for letting me to try again and again even i failed for equalization....I really appreciate your encouragement and patient in assisting every of your student!
Well, all you need to do is to ask (if anything you do not understand) and to trust on him!
Again, thanks for letting me to try again and again even i failed for equalization....I really appreciate your encouragement and patient in assisting every of your student!
Written 21 September 2019
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Thank you very much ! it was a pleasure to have you with us during these 3 days and we hope to see you again!
Written 22 September 2019
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sebastianteschl
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Family
We had a great time diving today with the funny and cool DiveMaster Ned. Garanteed to have a good dive with nice company and lots of fun :)
Written 18 August 2019
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Thank you so much Sebastian, it was great to meet you 2!
Written 19 August 2019
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I would like to know availability for 12th & 13th August'18 accordingly will plan my travel schedule
Written 3 July 2018
I would like to know availability for 12th & 13th August'18 accordingly will plan my travel schedule
Written 3 July 2018
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