Kenting Freediving Recommendations5 Kenting and Hengchun Freediving Courses: Certification and Accommodation in One Go
A 3-day, 2-night freediving course is one of the most popular ways to learn freediving in Kenting. Twosevenths comprehensively reviewed five recommended Kenting Freediving venues, evaluating them on equipment, environment, teaching methods, and instructor-to-student ratios. We'll help you find the perfect Kenting Freediving course so you can experience those magical moments where it's just you and the ocean, free from distractions.

Which Kenting Freediving do we recommend?
| Venue | Score | Highlights | Environment | Parking | Booking | Difficulty | Variety | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meirenyu SchoolHengchun Township$19,000 | 4.4/5 | #The Kenting Freediving Base That Best Understands WomenBY Calista | View | |||||
| 2 | TanningFaceHengchun Township$14,000 | 4.6/5 | #Patient instruction, even for those uncomfortable in the waterBY 露西后 | View | |||||
| 3 | Blue Hole Dive CenterHengchun Township$15,000 | 4/5 | #Seamless service makes prep a breezeBY Jessie | View | |||||
| 4 | Beyond The SurfaceHengchun Township$16,000 | 4.8/5 | #One venue for freediving, mermaid, and scubaBY Calista | View | |||||
| 5 | Miss Catfish's Ocean LifeHengchun Township$15,000 | 4.4/5 | #Friendly coaches ease freediving first-timer jittersBY Debby | View |
All reviews are conducted by Twosevenths mystery shoppers, who book and visit anonymously at their own expense to keep every assessment honest and objective.
How to choose the right Kenting Freediving?
Zuomalai Farm and Dakeng Leisure Farm both offer accommodation.+
Heyhey Dive offers free retests.+
Beyond The Surface、Blue Hole Dive Center、Miss Catfish's Ocean Life、和 Meirenyu School 都提供一對一的 Kenting Freediving 課程。+
Beyond The Surface offers post-class group practice sessions.+
Beyond The Surface is the only venue that offers the Molchanovs system.+
Meirenyu School美人魚學校
美人魚學校 About the Venue
IntroductionMeirenyu School is about a 6–10 minute walk from Hengchun Transfer Station. The venue looks like a regular residence from the outside, but inside it's Bali-themed, with a super comfortable, photo-ready environment in both the backyard and the common area.
The freediving courses offered include the AIDA certification system and mermaid diving classes. The AIDA2 course is three days and two nights, with adjustments made based on the student's progress and daily sea conditions.
These courses operate on a reservation-only, small-group basis, with a maximum of four students per class, so it's essential to inquire 1–2 months in advance. However, this Kenting Freediving venue only accepts female students; male students can only register if they are part of a couple or married.
For returning students, the instructor provides personalized training based on individual progress. Each ocean training session incurs a fee, and equipment can be brought by the student or rented from the venue.
美人魚學校 Mystery Shopper's Take
Review#The Kenting Freediving Base That Best Understands Women
TanningFaceTanningFace 面鏡臉
TanningFace 面鏡臉 About the Venue
IntroductionTanningFace is a Kenting Freediving venue located within a 10-minute drive of Kenting, housed in a renovated three-story old house in a residential area. The first floor is dedicated to teaching, while the second floor offers 10 bunk beds for accommodation.
TanningFace specializes in freediving courses, offering certifications through AIDA, Molchanovs (Matcha), and SSI special classes for hearing-impaired students, making it one of the few venues in Taiwan to offer the Molchanovs system.
The AIDA2 course spans three days, covering theory, equalization and breath-holding practice, pool training, and ocean training. The instructor-to-student ratio never exceeds 1:4, and the fee includes accommodation, dive site transportation, and equipment.
TanningFace hosts monthly group practice sessions, allowing students who haven't passed their freediving certification exams to get more practice. Re-tests are free within one year, and students can even take their re-tests at TanningFace's northern and central locations.
After class, those interested can also join instructors for surfing, slacklining, and wild camping, exploring hidden Hengchun gems known only to locals.
TanningFace 面鏡臉 Mystery Shopper's Take
Review#Patient instruction, even for those uncomfortable in the water
Blue Hole Dive Center藍洞潛水 Blue Hole Dive Center
藍洞潛水 Blue Hole Dive Center About the Venue
IntroductionBlue Hole Dive Center is located in Houbihu, about a 5-minute drive from Houbihu Fishing Harbor. The venue's interior is designed in a backpacker-hostel style, featuring concrete walls adorned with marine elements, creating a simple and cozy atmosphere.
This Kenting Freediving venue primarily offers PADI certification courses, which span three days. The curriculum includes two indoor theory and equalization sessions, one pool training session, and two open-water practical sessions. It is also one of the few venues in Taiwan that provides open-water boat dives for certification.
Blue Hole Dive Center maintains a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 1:4. For one-on-one instruction, simply schedule an appointment with an instructor via their Facebook page in advance.
If you don't pass the Kenting Freediving certification exam, you get two free retake and review opportunities within one year. Beyond two attempts, you only need to cover insurance and equipment rental fees.
藍洞潛水 Blue Hole Dive Center Mystery Shopper's Take
Review#Seamless service makes prep a breeze
Beyond The Surface半島海人 Beyond The Surface
半島海人 Beyond The Surface About the Venue
IntroductionBeyond The Surface is located in Hengchun City. While it's a bit far from the transfer station, they offer convenient pickup and drop-off services.
They provide a wide range of diving courses, including SSI-system scuba, Kenting Freediving, and mermaid courses, all with regular schedules. They also offer many specialty courses for advanced training.
Most of their instructors hold dual certifications in both scuba and freediving, and they can provide instruction in English and Japanese. Courses are offered weekly with flexible scheduling, but it's recommended to book in advance via their official LINE account.
This Kenting Freediving venue offers 10 rooms with various types to choose from, depending on your needs. Both the rooms and the lobby are themed around different marine creatures, each meticulously hand-painted by an illustrator.
Regarding equipment, Beyond The Surface provides gear that is quite new, with transparent rental pricing. They offer everything from basic long fins to mermaid tails for rent.
半島海人 Beyond The Surface Mystery Shopper's Take
Review#One venue for freediving, mermaid, and scuba
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Miss Catfish's Ocean Life貓魚小姐的海洋生活
貓魚小姐的海洋生活 About the Venue
IntroductionMiss Catfish's Ocean Life is located in Hengchun Township, near the Hengchun Tourism Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The founder, a former "Mariana intern" (dubbed the "coolest intern ever"), loves sunshine, the ocean, and diving. She's been a boat captain, and now she's a freediving instructor, hoping to introduce more people to the marine world she's so passionate about.
In addition to AIDA freediving certification courses, Miss Catfish also offers Kenting Freediving introductory experiences and mermaid courses, perfect for beginners who aren't yet sure if they'll love the sport.
All courses require advance booking with the venue. Course prices include dormitory accommodation, certification fees, transportation, and equipment. Accommodation can be upgraded to a double en-suite room or a double room with shared bathroom for an additional fee.
貓魚小姐的海洋生活 Mystery Shopper's Take
Review#Friendly coaches ease freediving first-timer jitters
Final Thoughts
These are Twosevenths' top recommendations for Kenting Freediving, personally experienced and rigorously selected by our mystery shoppers from five exceptional venues.
Kenting Freediving courses typically span three days and two nights, and most of these venues offer accommodation for their students. If you prefer not to arrange separate lodging, we recommend looking for courses that include accommodation. Additionally, each venue has different policies for certification retakes and group practice sessions, and they may offer different certification systems. You can choose based on your interests and experience.
Beyond Kenting Freediving, if you enjoy outdoor activities and want to try scuba diving, check out our Kenting Scuba Diving recommendations for a chance to explore the captivating underwater world in Taiwan's southernmost region!
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