Learn Freediving in The Gili Islands

Freediving in the Gili Islands off the coast of Lombok: Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Clear water, coral reefs and plenty of marine life. Gili Trawangan is the lively one, Gili Meno the quiet one, and Gili Air sits somewhere between the two.

If you are starting from scratch, the Introduction to Freediving and Beginner Freediver courses are the place to begin. They take you step by step, in the water around Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

Introduction Course (2 Days)

The Introduction course covers the basics without certification, so you can find out whether freediving suits you before committing to more.

Schedule: New groups start every day at 2pm

• Day 1 : Covers theory and a static (STA) pool session from 2 – 5 pm.
• Day 2 : Open water session from 8:15am to 12:30 pm + video analyses.

Passing Requirements: none

Certification: none

Beginner Free Diver Course (4 Days)

This course is perfect for healthy swimmers and focuses on safety and enjoyment. You’ll learn to dive confidently up to 20 meters deep, master pool techniques, and understand important aspects like physics, equalization, and marine life. Gain essential skills in mental focus, buddy diving, rescue procedures, and equipment knowledge for a safe and fulfilling diving experience.

Schedule:

• Day 1: 2pm to 5 pm – Theory + Static (STA) pool session
• Day 2: 8:15 am to 12:30 pm – First Open Water (OW) session + video analyses, 2 pm to 5 pm – Dynamic (DYN) pool session
• Day 3: 8:15am to 12:30pm – Second Open Water (OW) session + video analyses
• Day 4: 8:15am to 12:30pm – Third and last Open Water (OW) session + video analyses

Passing Requirements:

• 1 min 30 sec STA
• 30m DYNB
• CWTB (Constant Weight with Fins) & FIM (Free Immersion) 12-20m
• CWTB Buddying 6-10m
• Rescue from 6-10m
• Theoretical exam

Upon Passing Requirements, Student will Recieve: Molchanovs Wave 1 Certification

Pricing

• 2- day Introduction Course: USD 115 / IDR 1,900,000.
• 4-day Level 1 Course: USD 275 / IDR 4,900,000 / EUR 240

Prerequisites

• Swim 100m unassisted (for introduction) and 200m unassisted (for beginner), non-stop in a pool setting.
• Minimum Age 18 years (16 years with parent’s consent)
• Medical form
• No previous certification required

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