Discover Freediving in Amed, Bali

Your first breath-hold underwater. No experience needed, just curiosity and a love of the ocean.

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Try freediving for the first time.

You arrive in the morning with no experience and a healthy amount of curiosity. By the afternoon, you'll be diving through the coral gardens of Jemeluk Bay on a single breath. No equipment of your own, no certification required.

A relaxed, one-day introduction to freediving with no prior experience required.

Dive in the crystal clear, calm waters of world-famous Jemeluk Bay, one of the most beautiful dive sites in Asia.

Casual and supportive teaching style in a small group setting.

Who is this for?

People that are comfortable in the water and curious about what it feels like to hold their breath while diving, that's all it takes.

First-time freedivers and complete beginners with no prior experience of any kind.

Ocean-comfortable travelers who want to do something genuinely memorable with a day in Bali.

Curious snorkelers and swimmers taking their first real breath-hold dive.

In one day you'll cover.

Basic breathing techniques and breath preparation for your dive.

Introduction to equalization so you can dive comfortably.

The basics of safety and buddy diving.

What's included.

One open water line diving session in Jemeluk Bay.

Two theory workshops to learn the physiology and physics of freediving

Underwater video footage and photos of your dives, captured by your instructor and sent to you.

All freediving equipment provided: wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, and weight belt.

One session in our pool to practice breath holding and finning techniques.

Aquatix Discover Freediving Session in Amed, Bali

Here's what your day will look like.

Before You Arrive

A Few Things to Know

  • No experience is needed, just a willingness to try something new.
  • We'll send you a short info pack before your session with what to bring and what to expect.

Your Session

8:30 | Morning

Arrival and Welcome

  • Arrive at our dive center, meet your instructor, and get kitted out with your equipment.
  • Grab a coffee or snack from our restaurant if you need one.

Theory Workshop

  • Learn the basics of how to equalize, while freediving.
  • Zero fluff. Our theory sessions are simple, short, and hands-on.

Pool Session and Breath Hold Practice

  • Hop in our pool to get comfortable with the equipment and practice your breath-hold in a relaxed setting.

11:30-12:30 | Group Lunch

  • Lounge by the pool or chill in our restaurant and digest what you've learned.
  • This is an opportunity for you to chat with your instructor or other students, and meet new friends.

12:30 | Afternoon

Short Theory Session

  • Discuss the mammalian dive reflex, and safety principles of freediving.

Line Diving Session in Jemeluk Bay

  • Head out to the bay for your first real freedive along the line.
  • This session is focused around relaxation and understanding equalization.
  • We'll make sure to capture some video footage of your dives!

Group Debrief

  • Return to Aquatix, rinse off, and chat with your instructor about how it went.
  • This is a great time to ask about next steps if you'd like to go further!

Pricing

Half-day · Amed, Bali · All equipment included

Private

$ 150 USD

All equipment and fees are included

Prices are displayed in USD for reference only. Final payment is settled in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) at the prevailing exchange rate on the day of payment.

No prior experience required. Lunch not included.

  • white icon of a first aid kit for offshore spearfishing

    Safety First

    We keep an industrial first-aid kit on-site. For any boat trips we bring our kit, plus emergency lifejackets and SOS beacons.

  • White icon of insurance paperwork for a freediving school

    Properly Insured

    All clients are covered by third-party liability insurance for the duration of their time with us.

  • Icon of a clipboard with Indonesian diving permits

    Fully Permitted

    We hold all of the required Indonesian commercial licences to operate diving instruction.

Ready to try your first freedive?

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out any way you like.

Reach out directly

Email us bookings@aquatix.orgWe usually reply within a few hours
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Aquatix Discover Freediving Session in Amed, Bali

Some questions people always ask us.

Do I need any experience at all?

None whatsoever. This session is designed specifically for people who have never freedived before. All you need is basic swimming ability — you should be comfortable in the ocean and able to swim without a lifejacket. No snorkeling, scuba, or breath-hold experience required.

Will I get a certification?

This session is an introduction — not a full certification course. You won't receive a formal agency certification at the end, but you will leave with real, practical skills and a solid foundation of freediving knowledge.

If you enjoy it and want to take it further, the natural next step is our Level 1 Freediving Course (2 days), which does award an internationally recognised Molchanovs Wave 1 certification. Many students do the Discover session and book the Level 1 course the same week.

Is it safe? I'm a little nervous about holding my breath underwater.

Being nervous is completely normal — and honestly, a good sign. It means you're taking it seriously. Freediving is one of the safest water sports when done correctly with a qualified instructor beside you, which is exactly what this session is.

Your instructor will be in the water with you the entire time. You'll never be asked to push beyond what feels comfortable, and you can end any dive whenever you want. The breath-hold ability comes naturally once you learn to relax — most people surprise themselves on their first session.

What should I bring?

We provide all the freediving equipment — wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, and weight belt. Just bring:

  • A swimsuit
  • A towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Water and a light snack — avoid a heavy meal within 2 hours of your session

What if I can't equalize my ears?

Ear equalization is covered in the theory part of your session before you ever get in the water. Your instructor will show you the technique and give you a chance to practice it in the pool before heading to the ocean.

Even if you only manage a few meters on your first dive, that's completely normal and still produces a great experience. The most important thing is that you never push through ear pain — always signal to your instructor and come back up. There's no rush.

Can I book this for two people?

Yes! Booking as a couple or with a friend is a great way to do it — the shared experience is really special and makes for memorable footage too. Just let us know the number of people when you reach out so we can plan the session accordingly.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Yes — please just give us as much notice as possible, ideally at least 48 hours before your session. If bad weather or ocean conditions on our side force a cancellation, we'll always reschedule at no cost to you.

What should I ask any operator before booking?

A few things worth checking with any operator before you commit:

  • How many clients per instructor?
  • What certification does the instructor hold?
  • Are clients covered by third-party liability insurance for the duration of the activity?
  • Is the operator properly licensed to run commercial diving activities in Indonesia?

We're happy to answer all of these. Just reach out.