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: IDR 4.950.000
Duration: 3 days
Maximum depth: 20m
Price includes: equipment, study materials, certification, medical insurance
Freediving Level 1 course is an important, smooth, and measured introduction to the soundless world of freediving. Everyone is welcome to take this course even if this would be their first experience with water activities. It is a perfect opportunity for you to build a connection with water and start to enjoy being in it.
We will be happy to be your coaches and guides in this amazing journey!
Freedive Nusa offers a long and the most comprehensive freediving training course for beginners!
The basic course lasts 3 intense days.
The first 2 days are from 8:30 to 16:30 with a break for lunch. The last day is till 1 pm.
The course includes 2 pool sessions (static apnea and dynamic apnea) and 3 open water sessions as well as theoretical and practical lessons in the classroom.
After booking the course, we will grant you access to the digital learning materials. You will watch and read the course materials in advance. It will help you to be more effective during the course and to be more focused on diving and practicing new skills instead of learning the theory in the classroom.
Sample schedule of the course
The schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions or the needs of participants.
Your course will start in the classroom where you will learn crucial information about human physiology, the proper breathing process, and the mammalian diving reflex. You will learn relaxation techniques and proper breathing before and after the dive. After the class, you will be able to do your deepest breath ever and clearly understand how to prepare your body and mind for a smooth, relaxed, and safe breath-hold dive.
Before entering the sea you will practice breath-holding in the pool in a safe and controlled environment. Most of the participants can hold their breath for 2-3 minutes during the first session.
On the second day, you will be practicing in the pool as well to work on your finning technique. Pool training is an essential part of every freediving course. Most of the skills needed in open water can be trained first during free diving lessons in the pool. It helps to practice new motor skills and to develop more control and confidence.
You will learn how underwater pressure affects our body and gain essential skills for every freediver — Frenzel Equalization.
You will go through special stretching for freedivers, relaxation, and visualization techniques — all will improve your body preparations for the dive.
You will have 3 open water sessions – the main and most important part of the course. This is minimal duration, from our experience, which needed to practice all basic skills and gain enough experience.
During this course, we do not aim for the deepest depth. Our main focuses are on technique and comfort. We use an individual approach only! Our training is always adjusted to the needs, interests, and abilities of each particular student.
The majority of the students can go as deep as 15-20m just after the first course. The skills you will get during this course will help you to reach this depth most safely and comfortably.
Special attention will be paid to safety! You will learn how to freedive safely and will practice basic rescue techniques both in the pool and in the open water.
Every open water session will be finished with freediving on the coral reef with rich underwater life.
All the skills and knowledge you will get during this course will give you a new way to interact with the ocean. You will definitely enjoy it and be able to explore the underwater world with friends!
After this course, you can continue your study by taking coaching and training sessions or advanced freedive courses such as Level 2.
Also after the course, we invite you to join our Manta Trips and experience freediving with awesome Manta Rays.
Reviews from Students
Nicole Mulcahy
7/05/2019 - Facebook
Did the SS1 level 1 course as well as snorkelling trip and had an absolutely fantastic time, I am amazed...read moreDid the SS1 level 1 course as well as snorkelling trip and had an absolutely fantastic time, I am amazed at the level of progress we made thanks to our fabulous instructor Emily Freya Krakoff. Freedive Nusa made me feel at ease and worked within my limited walking ability due to serious injury and this made the experience even more amazing. Freedive Nusa is perfectly located and use fantastic, helpful boat drivers and provide a fantastic trip to snorkel with mantas as well 🙂 I will be back for sure! Highly recommendread less
Alexander Kartsev
3/18/2022 - Google
Great instructors! They made a very scary thing for me as a submerging underwater really cool and easy! I Easily...read moreGreat instructors! They made a very scary thing for me as a submerging underwater really cool and easy! I Easily reached 10m depthalready during the first set of lessions!read less
Sasa Chian
9/04/2017 - Facebook
I have always been an active person and loved exploring different styles of movement on land. Moving in water is...read moreI have always been an active person and loved exploring different styles of movement on land. Moving in water is somewhat an unfamiliar territory to me. So, I was both anxious and excited on Day 1. Under Kirill's expert guidance, I learn to let go and be one with the water element. Freediving opened up a whole new way of moving, of connecting with the breath (or the lack of), of surrendering to the present moment. I am forever grateful for Kirill for paving the path to this wonderful underwater experience.read less
Wilk Natala
4/27/2020 - Facebook
Lovely place, awesome people, great instructors and atmosphere! I personally recommend it to all freediving lovers who seek good focus,...read moreLovely place, awesome people, great instructors and atmosphere! I personally recommend it to all freediving lovers who seek good focus, less partying island, delicious food and stunning nature environments! I did my level 3 SSI and Wave 3 Molchanov, master program and instructor courses and ever since I left I didn't stop missing the place. Also - for bit more experienced divers- there is absolutely lot of space to propose your own ideas - buddying-up with others, organise workshops, sessions etc! ?♀️????read less
rosiespearing
11/03/2022 - TripAdvisor
Freedive Nusa Penida Such a great team of people. We felt calm and safe the whole time. Great learnings and a great experience!...read moreSuch a great team of people. We felt calm and safe the whole time. Great learnings and a great experience! Would definitely recommend to all ages and abilitiesread less
the slippery gypsies
4/13/2022 - Google
Such an epic day on the Manta day tour. The owners were such legends, great communication leading up to trip...read moreSuch an epic day on the Manta day tour. The owners were such legends, great communication leading up to trip and very accommodating 🙂 highly recommend booking through these guys!!read less
ielmghar
2/15/2020 - TripAdvisor
BEST SCHOOL in BALI ! 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 !
Can’t wait to meet you againread less
Ксения Васенев
11/30/2017 - Facebook
This 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
Richard Ayling
2/13/2018 - Facebook
Absolutely loved doing my Level 1 training here with Heiko. He was the perfect mix of clear instructions and explanations,...read moreAbsolutely loved doing my Level 1 training here with Heiko. He was the perfect mix of clear instructions and explanations, patience as we got used to this new challenging environment, and also gently pushing us each time we went under the water - super observant and useful tips each time.
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.
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!
