Apnea diving instructors team.

 

We are situated in the hart of Racha Yai island and with the exclusive partnership of Ban Raya Resort and Spa, we offer you the ultimate place for your freediving courses.

Located on a private property set among 60 acres 
of coconut palm and lush tropical garden right beside Kon Kare Bay, the best 
coral reefs of the island are only a short swim away. None of the rooms are more than two
 minutes walk from the seafront or the swimming pool. A perfect place to focus on your training far from the crowds.

Our permanent freediving line is available year round and accessible and only a short swim from shore. For the deeper dives our longtail boat takes us out to depths up to -80m. The swimming pool with sea-view is a perfect place for the static and dynamic apnea sessions. Freediving in Phuket doesn’t get any better than that!

Miguel Vannieuwenhoven

  • AIDA Instructor
  • APNEA ACADEMY Instructor
  • AIDA International Judge
  • President and founding member of AIDA Thailand

Founder of the Andaman Apnea freediving education and training center in Phuket, Miguel is a long time freediver from back in the 90s where the sport was only at the beginning of his wonderful expansion. After several years of competitive diving, he decided to concentrate on teaching and judging. At the center he is in charge of the AIDA and Apnea Academy freedive courses as well as the discovery sessions.

Lucie Ogay

  • Swimm Sports Instructor
  • Certified lifesaver

Former high level swimmer and synchronised swimmer, Lucie is in charge of the teaching to the younger ones. From the first time in the water to teaching them advanced swimming techniques and training. Passionate freediver as well, she often operates as backup safety buddy for the deeper dives.

Nicolas Laporte

  • AIDA International Judge Instructor

Among the most experienced AIDA juges in the world, Nicolas is part of the very few Judge Instructors able to certify new Judges. Long time freediver as well, Nicolas took part in many competitions especially in the Free Immersion discipline. He is in charge of the Judge Courses witch take place one a year at Andaman Apnea freediving education and training center.