I had the pleasure of doing the Discover Freediving course with Antara Freediving in Koh Tao, and it was honestly one of the highlights of my time on the island. My instructor, Mayank, created the perfect balance between professionalism and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From the very beginning, I felt completely comfortable and never once felt pressured to achieve anything beyond what felt right for me. What stood out most was how well he adapted the experience to my level and how I was feeling throughout the course. You can immediately tell that Mayank has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, but what made the experience truly special was the passion he has for freediving. His enthusiasm is contagious and made me appreciate the sport even more. He didn't just teach techniques – he shared his love for the underwater world and the freedom that comes with diving. We practised line diving as well as free exploration dives, and both experiences were absolutely beautiful. The dive site he chose was stunning, and being able to experience the underwater world in such a calm and natural way was unforgettable. The entire experience was fun, inspiring, and incredibly rewarding. If you're considering trying freediving in Koh Tao, I cannot recommend Antara Freediving highly enough. Thank you, Mayank, for such a memorable introduction to freediving – I left with amazing memories, a deeper appreciation for the ocean, and a strong desire to continue my freediving journey.
Private Freediving Courses in Koh Tao – Antara Freediving
Always one-on-one
Fully private
Every course is private — just you (and anyone you book with) and your instructor, so all the attention and feedback is yours. And it costs the same as a group class elsewhere on the island — you pay nothing extra for going private.
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From the water
Mayank Rathi
Founder · PADI Freedive Instructor
The story behind Antara
I came to this island looking for something. I found it underwater.
I have a mathematics degree, which means I've spent most of my life in my head — analysing, planning, researching the next thing. For a long time I was anxious in that low-level, hard-to-name way. I came to Koh Tao with no real plan, just a feeling that something needed to shift.
Then I went underwater on a single breath. And everything went quiet.
It wasn't about depth or performance. It was about what happens when you stop fighting and let your body do what it already knows how to do. We're built for this. We came from the ocean — and somewhere in us, we still remember.
Antara exists because I know what good coaching feels like — and I know how much it changes things. I built this school to give every student the kind of attention that actually makes a difference: fully private one-on-one sessions, no rush, and a real focus on each person's experience.
Outside the water I'm drawn to mountains, breathwork, astronomy, and anything that makes the world feel bigger. I found something that works, and I want to help you find it too.
“Antara — discover the freediver within. Not a new skill. A remembering.”
Discover Freediving · 1 day · ฿2,800
One day.
A completely different relationship with the ocean.
By the end of the day you'll have held your breath longer than you thought possible and dived deeper than you expected. That's not a promise — it's just what tends to happen.
No commitment
Not sure yet?
That's completely fine. Send us a message — tell us where you're at, what you're curious about, or what's making you hesitate. No pitch, no pressure. We'll just talk.
Our Home
Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Tao freediving draws divers from around the world for a reason — crystal clear waters, abundant marine life, and the perfect conditions to discover the freediver within.
Koh Tao
A small island in the Gulf of Thailand, home to some of the best diving in Southeast Asia.
Koh Tao
A small island in the Gulf of Thailand, home to some of the best diving in Southeast Asia.
Marine life
Turtles, reef fish, and whale sharks — all within minutes of shore.
Warm waters
Visibility up to 20m and water temperatures of 28-30°C year round.
In the Water
Life Between Breaths
Surface calm
Two divers settle at the surface, the island behind—the calm that begins every dive.
Surface calm
Two divers settle at the surface, the island behind—the calm that begins every dive.
Underwater world
Koh Tao's reefs teem with life just metres from shore.
Ocean sessions
Private one-on-one, personal attention, no rush.
Pool training
Every skill starts in calm, controlled water.
One-on-one coaching
Personal guidance from the very first breath-hold.
In the deep
Where silence begins.
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