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
Wacwill1992
10/01/2022 - TripAdvisor
Level 1 This was a great free diving school and really helped me with the equalizing issues I was having. By the...read moreThis was a great free diving school and really helped me with the equalizing issues I was having. By the end of the course I was able to freedive well and earn my certification.
The instructors really want you to be successful and give a lot of helpful advice that I wasn’t able to get in on own. I definitely will be returning to Freedive Nusa when back on Nusa Penida to continue to improve my techniqueread less
R5335FPpavelp
10/17/2022 - TripAdvisor
Memorizable 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
Ilaria Cecamore
4/12/2024 - Google
Wow! What an incredible experience! My recent Manta Trip with Freedive Nusa was nothing short of amazing. The trip itself...read moreWow! What an incredible experience! My recent Manta Trip with Freedive Nusa was nothing short of amazing. The trip itself was a dream come true. We were fortunate enough to see over 20 mantas, and it was truly a mesmerizing sight. Our guide, Ray, was exceptional - knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does. The equipment provided was top-notch, and the freedive center itself was stunning. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It's definitely deserving of 5 stars! Thank you to the entire team for making this trip unforgettable. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!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
Дарья Скорлупкина
7/27/2021 - Google
One of the most exciting experiences in my life! Very attentive and really professional instructors, amazing atmosphere and great educational...read moreOne of the most exciting experiences in my life! Very attentive and really professional instructors, amazing atmosphere and great educational programm! Want to come back:)read less
agneoniya
1/05/2023 - TripAdvisor
Fantastic place to learn or master free diving I have joined Freedive Nusa for Komodo trip as well as have done Wave 1 and 2 course with them....read moreI have joined Freedive Nusa for Komodo trip as well as have done Wave 1 and 2 course with them.
They are incredible at every single step of organising beautiful experiences during each day of our trip. The itinerary was planned very well, we saw the best places (even those that other tours don’t take you) and had time to rest in between. The food was fantastic on the boat.
I didn’t train after Wave 1 course, but it was very easy for me to complete Wave 2 course due to the team providing me support on each step, setting me up for success with clear guidance and constantly providing feedback how to improve my performance.
If I continue my free diving training, I will definitely be back to this school as they are truly unique and care for all their students. There are no better place in Indonesia to learn free diving or enhance your shills.read less
Yuri Vedenin
12/14/2022 - Facebook
Not only I've learned the basics of freediving (successfully passed the basic course), but I had a lot of fun...read moreNot only I've learned the basics of freediving (successfully passed the basic course), but I had a lot of fun (diving with mantas, diving into the cave, ...) and made new friends there. Highly empathetic and professional instructors. Love these guys!?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
Ян Тычковский
8/30/2017 - Facebook
Im on my freediving internship in Freedive Nusa. Came here for my Level 2 course and couldnt leave.For now is...read moreIm on my freediving internship in Freedive Nusa. Came here for my Level 2 course and couldnt leave.For now is my second home thanks to the most comfortable atmosphere between all members of Freedive Nusa family. Thats what you need to say "i started to love freediving" cause whenever you emerse the first what you see is smileing faces.read less
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!
