This 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
Price: USD 240
Duration: 2 days
Maximum depth: 20m
Price includes: equipment rental, study materials, SSI certification, underwater photography
SSI Freediving Level 1 course is an important, smooth and measured introduction to the soundless world of freediving. Everyone is welcomed to take this course even if this would be their first experience of water activities. It is a perfect opportunity for you to build a connection with water and start to enjoy being in it.
You are going to have 2 full days of study starting at 8 am till 5 pm (including a break for lunch). The course includes the theoretical and practical ways on the land, 2 confined water and 2 open water sessions.
Before entering the sea you will get a lot of interesting and useful information, that is needed to understand what happens to your body while doing the breath-holding dive (apnea).
You will learn how the underwater pressure affects our body and gain a proper skills of pressure alignment — equalization.
You will learn proper techniques of breathing before and after dive and hopefully, you will be able to do your deepest breath ever.
With fully understanding the physiology and the psychology of the processes, students will realize, how to prepare their body and mind for a smooth and safe dive.
We are going to learn about human physiology when they stays in the water, as well as mammalian diving reflex.
You will go through special stretching and yoga for freedivers, relaxations and visualizations techniques — all would improve your body preparations for the dive.
Special attention will be paid on safety. You will learn how to save yourself and some other basic rescue techniques.
During this course we do not aim for the deepest depth. Our main focuses are for technique and comfort. Our training is always adjusted to the needs, interests and abilities of each particular student.
We are going to dive with constant weight using fins and dip following the line to the maximum depth of 20 meters. Majority of the students can go as deep as 10-20m just after the first course. The skills you will get during this course will help you to reach this depth in the safest and most comfortable way.
Every open water session will be finished with freediving on the coral reef with rich underwater life.
All skills and knowledge that you will get during this course will give you a new way to interact with the ocean, and you will be able to dive safely and explore the underwater world with friends!
Please be aware that the Level 1 course is scheduled for 2 days. Some people may need additional training days to properly equalize and reach depth requirements for certification.
If you don’t have previous experience in the water we recommend you to attend the Extended Level 1 course (2.5 days) with one more open water session for USD 290$ (+50$ extra).
After this course and some additional training, you can continue your study on SSI Freediving Level 2.
Also after the course, you can join some of our Manta Trips and experience freediving with awesome Manta Rays.
Reviews from students
Remy van Eijk
7/23/2018 - Facebook
I’m an avid freediver and just finished level 1 with the team of Freedive Nusa. Am amazed by the level...read moreI’m an avid freediver and just finished level 1 with the team of Freedive Nusa. Am amazed by the level of expertise this school maintains and how they cater to the specific needs of every participant. my instructor was Artur who was extremely professional yet personal troughout the course and he really focussed on the parts I needed training in. Couldn’t be more happy with my experience with the team of Freedive Nusa and i Will be back for sure to resume my courses with this school. Thanks guys !!read less
Natalia Kalina
2/07/2020 - Facebook
Totally 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
Robert Simba Middlemiss
9/02/2017 - Facebook
I've scuba dived all over the world and i finally tried freediving for the first time with Kirill. I can...read moreI've scuba dived all over the world and i finally tried freediving for the first time with Kirill. I can honestly say that diving with Kirill and his friends has been the most enjoyable and most rewarding diving i have ever done. His guidance and positivity made my experience one I'll never forget. His kambucha is awesome too.read less
Karline Kleijer
2/26/2019 - Facebook
Loved the freediving! Good and serious training. Felt like they bring you into their world of freedivers instead of "making money".
Andy Hague
8/07/2019 - Facebook
I completed my 3 day level 2 SSI freediving course in August. It was such a great experience with 4...read moreI completed my 3 day level 2 SSI freediving course in August. It was such a great experience with 4 open water sessions included. The water is crystal clear with visibility around 30m. Plenty of fish and coral to see in the snorkel sessions at the end of the day. Emily is a really helpful instructor who gave plenty of constructive feedback during all of the course. She is also very friendly and approachable.
I Can’t recommend this freediving school highly enough and would love to come back to do further courses in the future.
Thanks guys.read less
Pavla Kolarikova
2/29/2020 - Google
Amazing place to learn freediving! I loved my Level 1 course, all instructors were very professional and encouraging. Course was...read moreAmazing place to learn freediving! I loved my Level 1 course, all instructors were very professional and encouraging. Course was tailored to my personal needs, theory was delivered in an easily understandable way and the open water sessions were simply the best part. I highly recommend this place!read less
Stefano Mazzarese
8/10/2019 - Facebook
I participated to the Komodo trip organized by Kirill and team and I can honestly say that was the best...read moreI participated to the Komodo trip organized by Kirill and team and I can honestly say that was the best holiday of my life! great people and vibe, amazing food, extraordinary landscapes and incredible multiple dives for 4 days in a row... I LLLoved it!read less
Pavla Kolarikova
2/29/2020 - Facebook
I 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
Imane el
2/15/2020 - Google
So 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 !
Simply send us a message through Contact Page (https://freedivenusa.com/contacts/) or your favorite messenger and we will provide you all the information about booking and prepayment.
What things do I need to bring to start freediving?
You don’t necessarily need to bring anything to your course. We have all the gear you might need but if you have your own gear like fins, mask, wetsuit, be sure to bring it with you.
Freediving with your own gear is always more convenient.
Is there a need for a diving or snorkeling experience to participate the course?
Of course, it can be beneficial but you do not have to. Freediving is an activity for anyone even if you have never dived before.
It’s our pleasure if you could spend your first time freediving experience and discover underwater freedom with us.
How can I freedive if I can not hold my breath for too long?
This is one of the popular doubts for beginners but it appears only due unknowing.
During your basic freediving course you will learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques.
Almost all the students reach breath-hold times of well over 2 minutes without any problems during the first lesson!
Do I have to be a great swimmer to start freediving?
No, you don’t need to be on an expert swimmer level to start freediving, but you need to be comfortable in open water.
When we do our open water sessions, you won’t see the ocean floor, and open water swimming is something different than swimming in a pool or snorkeling near the beach.
If you can swim comfortably in the ocean about 200 meters without seeing ocean floor, you are good to go.
If you are not confident in water, you can take a private class about swimming and water confidence before the course to be better prepared for further freediving experience.
