Freedive Nusa
A freediving school on Nusa Penida — and your expedition partner across Indonesia. Since 2017, we’ve trained thousands of freedivers and guided them deeper into the Indonesian Archipelago. Choose your course — and the adventure that follows
WHY LEARN WITH US
What makes Freedive Nusa different
Experienced team
We’ve been teaching freediving on Nusa Penida since 2017 and trained over 6,000 certified freedivers. Group size is capped at 4 — every dive gets feedback.
Year-round training conditions
20–30 m visibility, water at 27–29 °C, walls accessible to any training depth. Fun diving from the shore, the training site is reached by a short boat ride.
3-day basic course
Most schools cover Level 1 in two days. We add a third — extra ocean training, time for equalization troubleshooting, and reef dives. Medical insurance included.
From the course to the expedition
Students rarely stop at the certificate. We run freediving trips to Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Misool, Maratua and beyond.
Full training facilities
Pools for static and dynamic apnea, classrooms, two dive boats, yoga studio, gym, sauna, ice bath — all on a single property 20 meters from the shore.
A school people return to
Many students return for advanced courses, coaching, or expeditions. Some stay with us for months as master students or instructor candidates.
Reviews from students

Natalia Chigryay5/17/2022 - GoogleFirst time we went snorkeling with mantas together with Freedive Nusa. The moment I saw our friends freediving happily, I... read moreFirst time we went snorkeling with mantas together with Freedive Nusa. The moment I saw our friends freediving happily, I knew I wanted to feel as calm and free under water, as they did.
So I took the course and I am more than happy. Now I can hold my breath without panic nor discomfort, whilst studying the wonderful underwater world. And I've never been so relaxed and happy in the water before.
My gratitude to the instructors is immeasurable. That was a breathtaking experience. I felt confident and safe during the whole process.
School is well equipped and cosy, situated close to the beach and nice cafes for the lunch break. There's a plenty of accomodation options around.
Not to mention the surroundings are truly beautiful. Home reef with a huge variety of fishes, turtles and other creatures. Endless opportunities to explore the deep blue. read lessYana


1/01/1970 - TripAdvisorhighly recommended Everythink was really nice! People who are working in school are really helpfull and share lots of information. Before the... read moreEverythink was really nice! People who are working in school are really helpfull and share lots of information. Before the Manta trip they did a briefing, informing us about the trip and especially about rules being near mantas! They provide good equipment and wetsuits as well. It was very valuable cause water in Manta Bay was really cold. Trip was going on a good big fast boat. read less

Richard Perez5/20/2024 - GoogleI just completed my Wave 1 and Wave 2 courses at Freedive Nusa, and it was an amazing experience. Set... read moreI just completed my Wave 1 and Wave 2 courses at Freedive Nusa, and it was an amazing experience. Set in the beautiful tropical paradise of Nusa Penida, the school's location is perfect for diving. (And relaxing before, during and afterwards)
The team at Freedive Nusa is professional, caring, and nurturing. They made me feel supported from day one, helping me gain confidence and improve my skills with their expert guidance and personalized feedback.
Diving in the crystal-clear waters surrounded by vibrant marine life was incredible. The combination of top-notch training and the stunning environment made my time at Freedive Nusa unforgettable. If you want to learn or advance your freediving in a gorgeous setting, this is the place to go.
Leaving today will be tough, but I know where I will return if I am back in this area, for further training, courses or fun dives.
Many thanks again! read less
Ксения Васенев11/30/2017 - FacebookThis was beyond INCREDIBLE! We had an unforgettable experience, learned very valuable skills, had lots and lots of fun, and... read moreThis was beyond INCREDIBLE! We had an unforgettable experience, learned very valuable skills, had lots and lots of fun, and saw soooo much beauty like never before! We'll be back! Life will never be the same again :) read less

Franzi Nina

4/06/2019 - FacebookMy friend and I did our SSI Level 1 at freedive nusa in March. Our instructor Arthur is a really... read moreMy friend and I did our SSI Level 1 at freedive nusa in March. Our instructor Arthur is a really cool, young guy. All of the freediving instructors are also yoga instructors and seem friendly. The facilities are nice - even tho the pool was under construction which would’ve been nice to mention beforehand.
The course was super interesting you learn about relaxation and breathing techniques as well as safety rules. Nusa is a really nice island by the way - we were a little bit unlucky because since we came in rainy season there was a lot of plastic swimming around (which is obviously not the companies fault) but otherwise it’s a nice place to learn freediving.
In general my freediving course was more difficult than for example my scuba diving course - while failing your scuba diving course is not really common failing your freediving course can happen so you might want to plan 1 day extra just in case you don’t pass in the 2 days of training (happend to a woman in our group).
We also attended a manta Ray trip the day after and I really recommend it. We saw many mantas and they came so close, I had to move out of the way because I didn’t want to touch them. A really unique experience! The group was cool - a mix between real professionals and total newbies.
All in all we really enjoyed our time there and recommend the place :) read less
Alexander Redrin10/29/2017 - FacebookGreat instructor and nice atmospher in the school, i recommend to beginners and to experienced freedivers!
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10/17/2022 - TripAdvisorMemorizable experience Such a memorizable experience! Friendly atmosphere, a lot of care about your health such as: hot ginger tea after each... read moreSuch a memorizable experience! Friendly atmosphere, a lot of care about your health such as: hot ginger tea after each session in the ocean, rinse your nose, inhalation, breath work and etc. A lot of my friends already completed the course and recommended to me. And I having exclusively positive emotions and didn't regret about the decision. I do surfing and the knowledge what I get is really open my eyes! I was trained by incredible instructor Yana, with her I did my first 20m in my life without experience before! Absolutely recommend this freediving school! read less

Pavla Kolarikova

2/29/2020 - FacebookI had a great time at Freedive Nusa, I took a two and half day course, which was both professional... read moreI had a great time at Freedive Nusa, I took a two and half day course, which was both professional &fun and tailored to my personal needs. I can recommend this place to anyone interested in freediving :) read less
Halim C


1/01/2022 - TripAdvisorEnjoy nusa penida from another point of view Good training, fun, exciting, explore, knowledge, experience ?. Happy to learn new set of skill. Not only body mind


Learn freediving with us
Freedive Courses
Try Freediving
One-day introduction to the basics of freediving — breathing, equalization, safety, fun diving on the reefs
Freediving Level 1
3-day introduction with pool training, open water dives, and certification. Medical insurance included
Freediving Level 2
Expand your underwater potential, become a competent buddy, and experience peaceful freefalling
Freediving Level 3
Develop the flexibility and equalization techniques needed for safe dives below the lungs’ residual volume
Freediving Master Course
A 4-week structured program to develop all the skills and knowledge needed for deep and safe dives
Molchanovs Instructor Course
Become a Molchanovs Freediving Instructor and join the global freediving community
Freedive Trips
Freedive Trip to Raja Ampat
Visit remote archipelago in West Papua, stay in the homestays on different islands, and explore the richest reefs in the world
Freedive Trip to Misool
The best mix of freediving with trekking and adventures: real remoteness, unique landscapes, stingless jellyfish lake, cave freediving.
Freedive Expedition to Alor
Explore unique nature, rich marine life and volcanic landscapes of Alor Archipelago. Learn about life and culture of local traditional freedivers
Contact us
Reach out via WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram — we reply within hours. Courses run year-round. Booking, pricing, or just questions about the island — anything works.
Freedive Nusa is a freediving school in Bali located on Nusa Penida Island. This is a beautiful tropical island, located 12 kilometers southeast of Bali. Getting to Nusa Penida is very easy - it is only 40 minutes away by speed boat from South Bali.
Diving and snorkeling in Bali is an experience that every underwater lover who visits the island should try. The most beautiful and popular dive sites of Bali are located around Nusa Penida. Therefore diving in Nusa Penida is a must-do activity for every ocean explorer.
For freediving training, Bali offers unlimited training depth with visibility 20-30 meters, water temperature of 28-29 degrees, drift diving in the currents, an amazing underwater world, and the possibility to dive with manta rays all year round. This is one of the best places in Asia where you can learn to freedive and our freedive instructors in Bali will make your experience methodical, safe, and rewarding.
Freedive Nusa teaches freedivers of all levels, from beginners who have never even tried a mask to instructor level.
Freediving in Indonesia is very rich and diverse. We organize daily manta trips, unique freedive trips around Indonesia and freediving in Bali.
The school is located 20 meters from the shore on the northern coast of the island, in the most convenient location that has a wide variety of hotels and cafes within walking distance.
Our basic freediving course Level 1 takes 3 days and it is suitable for all levels of experience. After the course, most students can easily and comfortably dive on a single breath to the depth of 10-20 meters.
Our freedive packages include freediving courses, accommodation, manta trips, yoga classes, etc.
For more experienced freedivers, we offer deeper advanced courses Level 2 and Level 3, as well as specialty courses, monthly Master Course, and Instructor Courses.
Join us on Nusa Penida!
Reach out via WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, or Email with your preferred dates. We'll confirm availability and send booking details within hours.
Freediving is a relatively safe sport when practised under proper supervision and following safety protocols. The body has natural adaptations for breath-holding — a certified course teaches you to use them correctly.
Accidents happen because of lack of proper training and education. Always check your instructor's certification. Ask questions about their actual teaching experience so that you know you are in safe hands.
We have a team of instructors and start courses nearly every day. Just send us a message and choose the dates most convenient for you.
















