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

Adel Ahmtgv


8/09/2022 - FacebookГод назад я ехал на Пениду просто подтянуть свои навыки во фридайве и планировал пару недель хорошо провести время... read moreГод назад я ехал на Пениду просто подтянуть свои навыки во фридайве и планировал пару недель хорошо провести время на острове...
Но, по факту - полтора месяца и это превзошло все мои ожидания - йога, покатушки на катере, путешествия по острову, дружеские ужины, совместные активности, сап-борд, много разговоров и новых эмоций, новые знакомства которые стали друзьями.. ну и разумеется еще и само обучение в Freedive Nusa...
Кирилл, ребята - спасибо вам! и до встречи... read less
Natalia Kalina


2/07/2020 - FacebookTotally loved my time at this school❤️. It was a great place to advance freediving skills! Important points for me:... read moreTotally loved my time at this school❤️. It was a great place to advance freediving skills! Important points for me: efficient communication, attention to safety, good equipment and professional team. I got all the support and advice I needed to overcome my big stumbling block. read less
Rensud

10/23/2022 - TripAdvisorIn good hands with Freedive Nusa I was looking for a freediving school for my 13 y.o. who’s been asking to have a freediving lesson. After... read moreI was looking for a freediving school for my 13 y.o. who’s been asking to have a freediving lesson. After some asking around and research, I came across Freedive Nusa and became confident that my son will be in good hands here. Kirill and Yana are very supportive in their teaching and their enthusiasm is contagious. My son enjoyed his 3 day course, developed his skills and now can’t wait to go back freediving. read less

Мила Селиверстова


4/18/2019 - Facebooka magical place and a great team of professionals
Vitas_1983

7/25/2020 - TripAdvisorFreedive course It was a great experience in wonderful place with amazing people!
I've got theoretical and practice knowledge how to freedive proparly... read moreIt was a great experience in wonderful place with amazing people!
I've got theoretical and practice knowledge how to freedive proparly and I passed SSI Level 1&2 for 5 days, and achieved 30 meters deep on one breath hold:) read less
Natalia Kalina2/03/2020 - GoogleVery grateful to the team for helping me overcome my blocks with finning technique! Thanks for the professional attitude and,... read moreVery grateful to the team for helping me overcome my blocks with finning technique! Thanks for the professional attitude and, of course, for the fantastic dives!
Diving and learning with you was amazing! Best wishes to all!
Totally recommended read less
Олеся Власова4/15/2017 - FacebookGreat place! Great people! Great island! Highly recommend to everyone. And, yes, we saw mantas here:))))

Max Hohmann3/13/2018 - FacebookEin einzigartiges Erlebnis
Ich habe bei Heiko meinen Freediving Level 2 Kurs über drei volle Tage gemacht. Er weiß definitiv... read moreEin einzigartiges Erlebnis
Ich habe bei Heiko meinen Freediving Level 2 Kurs über drei volle Tage gemacht. Er weiß definitiv was er tut und wie er den interessanten Stoff ansehnlich vermitteln kann. Der Kurs war sehr vielseitig und ich konnte viele Sachen ausprobieren, wobei Safety steht’s im Vordergrund stand. Ich konnte mich stets steigern und so mit einem guten Gefühl Nusa Penida verlassen.
Wir haben die Sessions stets mit einem Riff-Tauchgang beendet.
Der organisierte Manta-Trip war atemberaubend. Es waren Schwärme von Giant-Mantas zu sehen und gegen Ende ist Heiko mit uns erfahrenden Freedivern noch in eine Höhle getaucht.
Nur zu empfehlen!! read less
Imane el2/15/2020 - GoogleSo far the best school in Bali. Professional, clean, respectful, and FUN !!:)
BEST LOCATION for Fundives !
I want to... read moreSo far the best school in Bali. Professional, clean, respectful, and FUN !!:)
BEST LOCATION for Fundives !
I want to thank for the bottom of my heart All the team FreediveNusa for the amazing experience and knowledge I received.
I spend almost 3 weeks to complete the funniest, intense and craziest Instructor course ever! I had the chance to do it with Kirill :) and I had 2 others unforgettable buddies ( Lin and Vera).
We start as colleague and we finished the course as a family ! Thank you for everything !
Location: The set up at Freedive Nusa is just perfect. Open rooms, clean equipments, swimming pool. The location is excellent for all the lazy person like me, just across the road from the sea (less than 1min).
Hotel and restaurant: nearby (in 4 minutes you are at Penida Colada the best spot ever to eat and read your course)
Course: Instructor extremely professional and knowledgeable about Freediving. Theory and practice are done in a logical manner. The teaching ambiance is just Unique !
Bonus: After each Open-water session, you have the chance to end the session with time to dive on the house reef which is just magical. I see 2 turtle and incredible marine life there. The color are beautiful.
BONUS2: They organize TRIPS around Bali at Raj Ampat, Komodo and more !
Can’t wait to meet you again read less

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.
















