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
Andy Pavlov
3/30/2019 - Facebook
Having little to none freediving experience, me and my wife feel very fortunate to have come accross Freedive Nusa, where...read moreHaving little to none freediving experience, me and my wife feel very fortunate to have come accross Freedive Nusa, where Artur, our instructor, took us through Level 1 course. Artur was very knowledgeable, accommodating (as my wife was experiencing equalisation issues) and professional. As a result, we both significantly improved our freediving skills and learned lots of new very useful tricks and routines. It was great pleasure for everyone in the course spending couple of days together with Artur. I can highly recommend Artur and Freedive Nusa team to anyone from beginners to experienced freedivers. Will definitely be back for Level 2! Andy&Elenaread less
Konstantin Beznosov
11/25/2017 - Facebook
I just finished my first three days of Free Diving with Nusa Freedive. It was a great experience. My instructor...read moreI just finished my first three days of Free Diving with Nusa Freedive. It was a great experience. My instructor Kiril clearly has extensive experience in both the practice and teaching of free diving. While teaching the basics, Kiril gave me deep appreciation of how my practices of yoga and meditation can converge in helping my body and mind to be calm, relaxed, and agile in free diving. I always felt very safe and well guided, despite of variable weather and water conditions throughout the course exercises in the ocean. In addition, Kiril and his partner Yana have very nice energy.read less
Melvin Koo
12/28/2018 - Facebook
I have been communicating with them over Facebook before I decided to take up the course. They were very responsive...read moreI have been communicating with them over Facebook before I decided to take up the course. They were very responsive and helpful even though there was a high chance that I might not have taken up the course.
I am glad I did. Heiko was very patient and helpful. He was very willing to share his knowledge and tons of experience. He explains the physiology and concepts using pictures and demonstrations so it is easier to understand.
I felt very safe and relaxed with him as an instructor in the open water hence I was able to focus fully on learning. He has helped me achieved all the objectives I set on the first day before I started the course.
Not forgetting Artur who was so kind to offer me a ride to the harbour for the manta trip in the early morning. He was the level 2 instructor to other students.
The instructors were amazing. I had a wonderful experience with the school and would highly recommend them if anyone wants to learn freediving.read less
Olivier Pelloie
5/26/2019 - Facebook
Did a SSI-L1 course and joined the Manta trip and everything was awesome! Course is very comprehensive (good mix of...read moreDid a SSI-L1 course and joined the Manta trip and everything was awesome! Course is very comprehensive (good mix of theory with lots of practice), instructors (Kirill & Tim) very professional & knowledgeable and always happy to give feedback & tips. Manta trip brought us to very different spots, all great, with mantas & healthy reefs (Nusa Penida reefs were better than expected, compared to other spots around Bali & Lombok). Overall everything was well organised, easy going & super enjoyable!read less
Саша Безроднова
6/20/2018 - Facebook
Great place, a lot of diverse spots for meeting different facets of the underwater world. Highly professional and student-oriented instructor's...read moreGreat place, a lot of diverse spots for meeting different facets of the underwater world. Highly professional and student-oriented instructor's work. Ecologically responsible organization that empowers the cleaning initiative "Trash heroe" and makes this idea popular among the locals. Enjoyed. I've been in Nusa few times, and I am happy that finally there is such a special a freediving school there. And good luck for everyone who will have the chance to meet the manta-rays!read less
Mang Zaed
2/07/2020 - Facebook
this place is very beautiful to learn diving and stunning panoramas
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
Julia Rahmi
1/04/2019 - Facebook
I had a very nice experience taking my level 1 SSI Free diving Course with Freedivenusa. From the beginning...read moreI had a very nice experience taking my level 1 SSI Free diving Course with Freedivenusa. From the beginning communication was always easy. They gave fast response whether it was through Instagram or through their email. The course itself is a bit challenging for me who understand from begin that I have a bit of equalization problem and a fear to hold breath longer. However, Artur was a kind and patient instructor. His explanation is clear, helpful, and reassuring. Not to mention his state of calmness that made me feel at ease while in the same time also excited to try whatever he asked me to do. He didn’t push me to force myself, yet very persuasive in convincing that all will be well, and all I need to do is just relax, enjoy, and be natural in the water. Which I find to be a more effective method to get me to improve. The school itself is located strategically, close to a few good restaurants and homestays to relax during your break. It is also a beautiful location; 30 seconds walk to the beach with beautiful snorkeling just a short swim away. The school provides well-maintained good-quality free diving equipment and a cozy setting to support the learning environment. All Freedivenusa instructors are highly experienced and professional who would make you feel that you are in good hands. All in all, I felt very safe and well-taken care of by the school, and by Artur specifically as my instructor. The course has helped me gain confidence to push myself out of my fear in going deeper in to the deep blue by free diving. I’m totally hooked! And will keep the practice. So, if you are thinking to do free diving in Indonesia, I highly recommend coming to Nusa Penida and do it with Freedivenusa!read less
