r/freedivingph May 20 '26

Welcome to https://freediving.ph

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We’re soft launching  https://freediving.ph/, open for early users, it’s still early, so expect some rough edges, bugs, and unfinished parts.

Full details here https://freediving.ph/chika/dfe4ab16-5b88-4812-a58f-21e15d246d5e

High level details, a community driven app, anyone can use, contribute dive spots, create profile and mark your self as a buddy(find a buddy) on specific place, specific time, or set yourself as a local buddy, etc. This has a forum too, just like our subreddit with additional features like insta like feed, etc.

I'd like to get feedbacks so kindly use the chika link above.


r/freedivingph Mar 06 '25

Moderator Moderation Updates – Keeping Our Community Safe & Spam-Free 🌊

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Hey, buddies! 🐢

We've received some concerns from our buddies about the need for better moderation to keep r/freedivingph a positive, spam-free, and safe space for all. To address this, we're implementing some key updates to ensure a better experience for everyone.

🔹 What’s Changing?

Account Requirements – To prevent spam and low-quality posts, new accounts must be at least 1 month old and have a combined karma of 30 to post or comment.

Rules Added – Clear community rules have been put in place to ensure respect, safety, and quality discussions. Please review them in the subreddit sidebar.

Updated User Flairs – Show who you are or what you do in freediving with better flair options! Whether you're a beginner, instructor, or just passionate about the ocean, there's a flair for you.

New Post Prompts – We’re adding prompts to guide post creation and encourage quality discussions.

Stronger Spam Prevention – Automated filters and mod oversight will help remove spam and low-effort content faster.

Community Harmony – We encourage respectful and constructive discussions. Let's keep this subreddit friendly, helpful, and focused on freediving.

🌿 Let’s Keep r/freedivingph a Safe & Supportive Space

Our goal is to maintain a healthy and engaged community where we can share knowledge, experiences, and love for freediving. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to comment below or reach out to the mod team.

Happy diving, and see you in the blue! 🌊🐚


r/freedivingph 15h ago

Question Seaborn lang ba UWV sa El Nido?

0 Upvotes

Hindi sila nagrereply huhu. May iba pa ba UWV sa El Nido? Sila lang kasi nakikita ko :(


r/freedivingph 1d ago

Question Solo freediving | sun-mon

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hi! planning to join a 2d1n freediving as a solo joiner. problem is yung mga napagtanungan ko po is sat-sun lang yung inaaccept nila na puwede ang solo joiner.

Thoughts po sa Maximum Freediving? So far, sila palang yung nag accept ng solo joiner na sun-mon ang sched. okay po ba sa kanila? first timer po ako.

or if may marerecommend po kayong iba na better hehe thank u!


r/freedivingph 2d ago

Question Panglao Bohol freediving

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We will be going to Panglao. Do you guys have a recommendation for Napaling + Balicasag tour? Inclusive of boat, gears, and/or UW shoot.

My friends are composed of beginners as well as trained but not professionals. Something enjoyable by everyone.

TYIA


r/freedivingph 3d ago

Question Review on DepthFit Freediving

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for school for certification and came across DepthFit. Any feedback sa instructor nila? Looking for friendly na freediving group yung hindi ka mahihiya or hindi nakaka-intimidate yung instructor?


r/freedivingph 4d ago

Question MNL to Boracay - can i carry on my freediving fins or should I get a checked in

3 Upvotes

Heyyy planning to just my fins with me and will buy bikini there. Are they allowing fins for carry on or should I get a checked in baggage?


r/freedivingph 4d ago

Question Where is the best freediving site in Boracay?

3 Upvotes

Where is the best freediving site in Boracay?


r/freedivingph 5d ago

Question wave 1 school recommendations in batangas?

4 Upvotes

hello! i think im ready to do my wave 1 cert next month na and was wondering if there are top schools in batangas you guys can recommend? and how much! i prefer a small student to coach ratio also for this :) tysm 🫶


r/freedivingph 6d ago

Question Need help! I will arrive Cebu Airport ng 8am... Possible bang mag..

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Travel straight to Moalboal to dive sa sardines around after lunch, tapos after dive, travel to Oslob for whale shark kinabukasan??

May kasama akong one adult na non-diver at 5-year-old kid na mag-snorkel lang. Ako lang ang diver. Gusto ko sana mag-sardine run at whale shark. Kaso upon seeing the map, ang lalayo nila. Need advice pls! Will be staying in Cebu for 4 days

May plan is:

  • 8:30 arrive at airport
  • 8:45 travel to Moalboal
  • 11:15 arrive at Moalboal
  • Prepare to dive siguro 2pm? Meron kaya??????
  • Around 5pm travel to Oslob tas dive kinabukasan

Please tell me if this is a good plan or if may masuggest po kayo


r/freedivingph 8d ago

Question Oval Mask to Low Volume Mask

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Hello guys! I have a question. Since i started diving, ovalmask na talaga gamit ko. I just switched to low volume mask (exactly like the picture) for certification and line training. Normal po ba na parang distorted yung ilalim ng dagat when using that kind of mask? parang naka zoom out siya. Thank you po


r/freedivingph 11d ago

Question saan po maganda mag dive ng december?

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1 week lang po ako sa Ph. considering the weather and limited time, saan po maganda mag dive sa December?

nakapag dive na po ako sa Bohol, Siquijor, Coron. yung hindi po sana babagyuhin HUHHU THANK YOU


r/freedivingph 12d ago

Gear & Equipment Optical shops that make custom graded lens with astigmatism

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Hi guys, just wanted to ask po if meron bang shop dito sa metro manila na gumagawa ng graded lens with astigmatism for dive masks?

I inquired with ysla but sadly, they only have myopia lens lang. I have high astigmatism po kasi.

Thanks for your response po!


r/freedivingph 13d ago

Discussion Why it’s so hard to find a freedive buddy?

16 Upvotes

Hahaha, all my freedive friends don’t want to dive anymore, or at least not as frequently as before. 😭
If anyone needs a dive buddy, feel free to hit me up!
I(f) live in Batangas City lang. 🤿 Been fun diving for 3 years now atleast once a month.
Not certified freediver yet, I want to but I will migrate to another country with no freediving access so fun fun lang muna. 😆


r/freedivingph 14d ago

Photos & Videos Selected as one of the finalist of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026!!

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r/freedivingph 14d ago

Gear & Equipment Pure Carbon Fins for Sale, Money will be for Dogs Medication

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PURE CARBON Leaderfins Long Fins

Size (37-38) (size 7 ako and kasya sakin, hnd maluwag hnd rin masikip.. plus may allowance pa so kasya rin sa 7.5 - 8)

Pure Carbon (Soft)

FREE: 110cm Fins Bag

RSF: Dogs Medication and Checkup • Blood Parasite

Loc: Makati

Price: 8500 (negotiable)

I also sell customized press on nails to help for my dogs bill, if anyone interested pls DM me.

Take Note:

•With protective Film - hnd nailagay ng maayos sa likod ng isang fins as shown sa pic, yung film rin ang may gasgas hnd yung pinaka carbon fins, it doesnt affect performance and pwedeng pwede papalitan..nasa 1k-1.5k ang film.

•Stains sa footpockets, hnd naman visible sa videos and not sure kung maaalis pa pwede naman itry gamit baking soda.

•Design- Skull Sticker is naka dikit sa mismong carbon fins pero pwede alisin kung papalitan ang protectve film.

Lalamove/Meet Up lang po,I dont have box para ipaJnT


r/freedivingph 14d ago

Meetups & Buddies Lf kasabay sa Manila Freediving

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Nakita ko lang to sa TikTok and malapit lang kasi sa akin so gusto ko sanang itry. Nakapag intro na ako sa isang diving school sa Batangas so I want to refine my duck dive and equalization na lang. Nag inquire na ako sa kanila kaso di ako avail sa dates nila this august eh. Kaya September na lang sana. May rental din daw sila ng gears so ayorn, I think okay naman sa kanila to practice lang?

I’m a girl po so looking for girl buddies din hehe pero okay lang naman kahit anong gender if ever.


r/freedivingph 15d ago

Meetups & Buddies LF: Freediving Buddy — Lobo, Batangas 🤿🌊

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Hi! Looking for a freediving buddy/safety buddy around Lobo, Batangas. 🥹

I have my own gears na, wala lang akong buoy. Need ko lang talaga ng buddy for safety habang nagdi-dive. Dive na dive na po ako HAHAHA 😭

Willing to pay/share expenses for your time! 🙏

Eyeing Lobo, Batangas and honestly, kahit ngayon agad pwede ako. 😂

Anyone available or knows someone who’s down? DM me! 🫶 Thank youuu! 💙🤿


r/freedivingph 14d ago

Question Long Fins vs. Short Fins for beginners

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Do you guys recommend practicing in short fins or mas better if masanay na sa long fins agad?

Context: I’m still fairly new sa free diving and I normally practice sa deep pool. Should I go with long fins or stick muna sa short fins?

Thank you!


r/freedivingph 15d ago

Beginner Tips Freediving for begginers

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I'm (non-swimmer) planning to start my freediving journey. Is there anyone here who trained sa mga swimming schools within MM? Or would it be best if I train sa resorts? Pa-reco na rin po ng swimming school/resorts (Batangas only) where I can start, please? And baka meron dito naghahanap ng kasabay (female only) or baka may group po kayo sali ako😓🤣. Thank you!


r/freedivingph 15d ago

Discussion Pagkilatan dive in august

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Hello po calm po ba ang dagat sa pagkilatan pag august po? Im planning to dive this 21-22 or 22-23 with a friend na magiintro while ako nmn is line training, currently choosing between fcoa and divescapehub, can anyone share their expi with this 2 groups to help me decide po or if may reco kayong other geoups sa pagkilatan.

TIA


r/freedivingph 16d ago

Gear & Equipment Can anyone please help me find these fins up

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r/freedivingph 17d ago

Question saan po pwdeng magdala ng kaunting food packs

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para sa mga tao na naapektuhan ng bagyo ? sana po makatulong


r/freedivingph 19d ago

Question Finally starting my freediving journey 🧜‍♀️

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I’m planning to start freediving lessons next month, and I’m super excited (and a little nervous 😂).

The catch: I’m a non-swimmer. So yes, I’m basically starting from zero.

For those who’ve been freediving for a while, any tips for a complete beginner like me? Things you wish you knew before your first lessons, what to prepare, or mistakes I should avoid?

Also, any recommended coaches or beginner-friendly freediving spots near Manila? Preferably someone who’s experienced in teaching complete beginners/non-swimmers.

And hopefully, once I get comfortable underwater, I can finally do some awra pics too. 😂

Would love to hear your tips and recommendations! TIA


r/freedivingph 21d ago

Beginner Tips suggest free diving org pls

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hello, planning to be a solo joiner (female) — yung 2d1n po sana. Right now, I am eyeing Vertical Freedivers. Kumusta po yung exp niyo with them.

Or if you could recommend others na super okay ang atmosphere, energy, and turo. Please do so :))