Frequently Ask Questions

At Swimtravel PH, we keep our classes small, only 4–5 students per coach, to maintain the highest quality of teaching. This is what sets us apart from mass-market swim schools. You’re paying for a premium learning experience, guided by coaches certified in Survival Swimming and led by Philippine National Athletes. 

Premium training. Better results. 

The Swimtravel PH scientific swimming and teaching method, based from and certified in Europe but has been continuously developed here in the Philippines, is designed as such that our coaches won’t be needing to be in the pool with their students to teach them how to swim.  

We steer away from the traditional, sometimes outdated, forms of teaching. We don’t need nor use the aid of any floatation devices to teach our students how to swim in the deep pool. We want our students to move independently and realize that they can float effortlessly without relying to any floaters! 

We trained our coaches to know how to clearly and effectively communicate their swimming instructions and techniques to their students. They don’t simply just give out instructions and ask their students to blindly follow or just copy their movements, but they make sure that the students understand why each and every movement is important. Poor communication ruins the overall quality of teaching. 

However, if for some reason that the student is having difficulty with the instructions, rest assured that when the need arises to actually dip in the pool, our coaches would be willing and happy to do so. ✌🏼

Our coaches will also be able to guide, teach, and give the proper feedback if they see their students’ every movement, from their heads to their toes. That is the VERY REASON why our coaches are positioned in a place where it is elevated – outside the pool. 

Another reason is that it is for everyone’s safety. If the coaches are in an elevated position, they would be able to see all corners of the deep pool, thus will be able to see everything that is happening within the pool. It’s also significant to note the importance of minimizing contact with the students, especially during this pandemic. 

Remember, there are different ways of teaching. This is how we prefer to do it. 

No, we don’t. Swimtravel PH is a startup swimming lesson provider for adults that operates without an actual office. All non-physical transactions, such as inquiries and payments, are done online and fulfilled by our admin team. While all our swimming lessons are conducted by our coaches in our partnered deep pool and lap pool venues located around Metro Manila and Cebu.

Registered SEC & BIR: Swimtravel PH Co. For your company’s “Health and Fitness Reimbursements” or for any other reasons, we issue Official Receipt (OR) upon request.

Please be guided that Swimtravel PH is NOT AFFILIATED with any other group / page. We are proud to be the first swimming lesson provider for adults in Metro Manila who introduced the method of teaching students on how to swim in the deep pool on their first class. 
Our method, originally based from Europe and certified by the Swim Lesson University & ASCA, was created and designed with a very specific step by step order, prioritizing first the learning of the basic skills and techniques on how to survive in the deep water. 

Learn how to swim confidently across a 12-20FT deep pool on your first day!

Swim cap and Goggles (clear goggles are highly encouraged to enhance your deep pool experience). Proper swimming attire. Any fit clothing made of synthetic materials, such as dri-fit clothes. Rashguards and cycling shorts are acceptable (no board shorts nor shorts with pockets). Please be there 10mins before your scheduled lesson for shower and changing time. Rental: Goggles (PHP50) Swim cap (PHP50)

Swimtravel PH Students may avail a 20% discount for their swimming gears from Nike Store.

• All swimming schedules are pre-arranged and flexible. You can consume your sessions once or twice a week, even everyday, as long as it is within the timeframe available per venue. 
  
• You may choose a different venue per session. Think of it as a gym membership where you can visit any pool around Metro Manila. All pools are PRIVATE 12-20FT deep and lap pools. We DON’T accept walk-ins.
• Booking of schedules is on a first-come first-served basis. We will only book your slot/s once payment has been made. We offer both weekday and weekend classes – day and night.

Our teaching method, originally from Europe, but has been consistently developed here in the Philippines, is easy and proven effective, guaranteeing immediate yet remarkable results in just a short period of time. 

We get straight to the point, no fuss. We don’t need to linger on too many unnecessary explanations or movements for you to learn how to survival swim ACROSS deep pools / waters for at least 25 meters non-stop or for you to tread (vertical float) relaxingly for more than one minute. We just need two hours of your day.✌🏼

We also steer away from the traditional, sometimes outdated forms of teaching. We don’t need nor use the aid of any floatation devices to teach our students how to swim in the deep pool. We want our students to realize that they can float effortlessly without relying to it. 

Your success in learning how to swim is our business. We guarantee remarkable results after 3 sessions. If not, we can extend more sessions FOR FREE. All we ask is your willingness to learn and your complete trust in our method and our instructors. 

I’m already 50+ years old. Will I still learn how to swim? DEFINITELY! Learning how to swim has no age limit. We believe that you are never too old to learn how to swim.

As adults, we understand the importance of staying fit and healthy. However, as we grow older, our bodies deteriorate. Swimming is an effective and low impact exercise to help you maintain an active lifestyle, but you have to learn it the PROPER WAY.  

At Swimtravel PH, we made some necessary arrangements (based from a scientifically proven method) where we made sure that it will be easier for adults to learn how to swim. We don’t simply teach the methods used in competitive swimming for our Beginner + Survival Program, since these are normally taught to kids or teenagers.  

Our method is designed for ADULTS OF ALL AGES, meaning it’s easy and low impact

We don’t offer per session classes. We only offer full packaged program classes.
Why? At Swimtravel PH, we firmly believe that your journey to a life-vest free swimming should follow a step-by-step process. It should be consistent and continuous – no shortcuts. 

We take your learning journey very seriously. That is the reason why we require all our students to book at least one session once a week. This is to ensure that they won’t forget their lessons. 

We want all our students to be water safe once they have finished their program with us. Every session included in our program will equip our students with the necessary knowledge on how to survive in the deep water – an important first step in preventing drownings.

Swimtravel PH specializes in adult survival swimming lessons designed specifically for beginners and non-swimmers. Our unique survival swimming method is focused on helping adults become confident in deep water safely and effectively.

We are also currently the only provider operating in 10 private deep pool venues (12ft–20ft) and 2 lap pool venues across Metro Manila and Cebu.

The Beginner + Survival Program is our complete step-by-step swimming program designed for students who want to properly learn survival swimming, build confidence in deep water, and eventually swim independently without a life vest. It includes progressive training, repetition, and skill development across multiple sessions.

The 1-Day Survival Crash Course is a fast-track introductory program for students with very limited time. It focuses mainly on basic survival swimming skills such as floating, breathing control, basic water safety, and staying calm in deep water.

1. Fill out the form on our Book Now page and upload your proof of full payment. Slots are first-paid, first-served. Please double-check our official account details, Swimtravel PH is not responsible for payment errors.

2. After payment confirmation (within 24 hrs), we will email you the Terms & Conditions and Schedule Form. Indicate your preferred venue, date, and time.

3. Once you submit the form, we’ll contact you within 2 to 3 regular working days (weekdays) to confirm or finalize your 1st session schedule.

Note: Our admin office is open weekdays 9:00AM–5:00PM. Replies may be delayed on weekends as coaches may be teaching.

Yes, rescheduling is allowed as long as the request is made at least 48 hours before the scheduled class. This helps us properly manage coach schedules and limited class slots.

Requests made less than 48 hours before the session may no longer be accommodated. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a ₱400 late cancellation fee per person.

Missed sessions without prior notice will be considered availed.

We provide professional coaching, a proven step-by-step survival swimming system, and guided training designed to help students progress safely and confidently. However, learning results will still depend on each student’s attendance, consistency, willingness to practice, and comfort level in the water.

Some students learn faster than others, especially those with fear of deep water or limited water exposure. For students who need additional practice after completing their program, we also offer Survival Swim Refresher sessions exclusively for former students.

The Swim Stroke Program is designed for students who already know basic survival swimming or are comfortable in deep water and would like to improve their swimming techniques.

This program focuses on proper stroke mechanics, breathing techniques, endurance, efficiency, and overall swimming form. Depending on the student’s level and goals, lessons may include freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and other stroke development drills.

Swimtravel Club is our exclusive training group for students who want to continue practicing, improving their swimming skills, and staying active in the water after completing their Swimming Stroke program.

It is designed for former students who would like regular swim training, stroke improvement, endurance practice, confidence building, and continuous guided coaching in a more community-based environment.

No. All classes are strictly by advance reservation only. We do not accept walk-ins to avoid overcrowding and to ensure proper coach-to-student ratio in every class.

Slots are limited and usually get fully booked in advance, so we highly recommend reserving your schedule early.

Yes! Our programs are specially designed for adults with little to no swimming experience. Many of our students start as complete beginners or even with fear of deep water.

Survival swimming focuses on practical water safety skills such as:

• Floating
• Treading water
• Breathing control
• Deep water confidence
• Swimming safely across the pool

Our method is designed to help adults become comfortable and capable in real deep-water situations.

Most adults experience significant improvement starting from the very first session.

Our Beginner + Survival Program is designed to help students achieve results in just 3 sessions, depending on their willingness to learn and consistency.

Yes! Our beginner-friendly adult swimming lessons are open all year round.

Our coaching team includes:

• Certified survival swimming coaches
• Former competitive swimmers
• Philippine National Athletes
• • Experienced instructors trained in adult beginner coaching

The Swimtravel Snorkeling Method is Swimtravel PH’s signature teaching system developed by our founder, Coach Griin. It is a scientifically structured swimming method specifically designed to help adults overcome deep water fear and learn survival swimming skills safely and efficiently.

This method has already helped thousands of students confidently swim across 12–20ft deep pools, even from their very first session.

Our programs are specifically designed for real deep water confidence and survival readiness.

Unlike traditional swimming lessons that focus heavily on shallow water practice, our teaching method helps students adapt to actual deep water environments safely while building proper floating, breathing, and survival techniques.

Yes.

Our teaching system follows a step-by-step scientific approach inspired by European swim education and officially recognized by Swim Lessons University (USA).

The method was further localized and refined to address the learning behaviors and challenges commonly experienced by Filipino adult learners.

Absolutely.

To maintain high teaching standards, all coaches undergo regular monthly training sessions in:

• Deep pool environments
• Open water environments
• Survival swimming techniques
• • Safety and rescue procedures

Our beginner-friendly survival swimming programs are highly specialized for adults, especially beginners and non-swimmers.

However, we also offer programs for kids and advanced swimmers depending on the venue and coach availability.

Yes.

Many of our students start with absolutely no swimming background. Our lessons are structured specifically for complete beginners and first-time swimmers.