Ready to swap gravity for gills? Your Bali Beginner Freediving Course isn’t just about holding your breath—it’s your VIP pass to the underwater world of Uluwatu.
A freediving course doesn’t train your muscles, it trains your mind to align with your bodies innate capabilities. Over two epic days, you’ll learn to dive up to 20m (65ft) deep. But this isn’t just about depth, or world famous dive sites; it’s about mastering control, moving effortlessly through the water, and feeling at home beneath the waves. Learn all the Molchanovs Beginner Freediving theory from a rooftop classroom with panoramic ocean views. Level-up your breath-holding skills and finning techniques in the massive saltwater pool. Ride a traditional Balinese fishing boat to our open water training spot at the foot of the world famous cliffs. After two days of diving Uluwatu, and completing all course requirements, you’ll be a certified Molchanovs Wave 1 Freediver.
Uluwatu’s diverse waters and stunning reef formations make it one of the best diving spots in Bali, whether you’re a total newbie or looking to refine your freediving skills. Some of the locals here include Dugongs, Mantas, Mola Mola (Sunfish), Spanish Mackerel. If you’re lucky you might see Dolphins, Whale Sharks or baby Humpbacks breaching on the surface. Freediving Bali is a comfy experience no matter the season, with warm waters in the mid-twenties (or up to 83°F) with the dry season from April to October. And where we dive, a 20 minute boat ride from shore, the visibility is usually around 20m (75ft).
Uluwatu is a year-round destination for surfers, yogis, and underwater adventurers, boasting a vibrant global community. It’s a hub of beachside cafés, restaurants, gyms, spas, beach clubs, iconic sunset spots, and endless activities. From fresh seafood feasts to smoothie bowls that look too good to eat, the food scene is just as diverse as the social life. Whether you’re catching live music, joining a yoga session, or swapping stories with fellow travelers over a coconut, there’s always something happening in this laid-back paradise.
These courses run weekly! Chat with our team to secure dates that suit you. Book with a buddy for 10% off using code: BuddyUp10.
The Molchanovs Wave 1 Freediving Course is perfect for confident swimmers curious about freediving.
If you don’t complete certification requirements, your competencies will be logged in the Molchanovs system, with the option to join future sessions.
Personal expenses, meals, and transport aren’t included. We recommend travel and dive insurance—get 10% off DiveAssure upon booking.
Freediving Bali in ultimate comfort means packing all the travel essentials, including:
Master breath-holding with essential techniques and equalization skills for a smooth descent. Learn freediving physiology and physics, and develop safety and rescue skills in workshops, pool, and open water training.
In the pool, practice static breath-holds and underwater laps before refining your skills in open water. By the end, dive up to 20m (65ft) and hold your breath for 3 minutes.
Day 1 – 8am: Welcome, theory, breathing workshop, equalisation, pool session.
12pm: Group lunch (delicious food available for purchase).
1pm: Boat freediving from Padang Padang Beach. Fun and relaxation dive.
Day 2 – 8am: Final theory, safety workshop, pool rescue. Most importantly, a bubble ring workshop.
12pm: Group lunch.
1pm: Final boat dive, depth and rescue practice. Post-dive debrief, meal, photo sharing, and perhaps a cheeky celebratory beer.
Please ensure you research relevant visas, restrictions, travel and health requirements of international travel for both directions of your trip by visiting relevant government and visa websites.
Uluwatu is a scenic 25-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar DPS). Grab a taxi, hire a scooter or use the Gojek App (it’s like the Uber of Bali). Scooters are the most popular and flexible way to explore the island.
Aside from epic Bali freediving shenanigans, soak up island adventures including waterfalls, monkey forests, temples, rice fields, hiking, fire dance shows, ATV and rafting. Uluwatu specifically offers hundreds of restaurants, cafes, spas, beach clubs, gyms and epic surf spots. As well as Uluwatu Temple, funky local markets and Jimbaran Fish market.
Don’t miss out! Soak up 5-days free cancellation from the time of booking with the exception of deposits and last-minute bookings. There’s always a good spot to dive however, in the very unlikely case we’re unable to complete our depth sessions due to weather, we’ll coordinate with you to reschedule accordingly.
Flexible Payment Option
Prefer to pay via instalments? No problem! Secure your spot with a non-refundable 50% deposit by using code BookNow50 at the checkout. Full payment will be due prior to arrival. A secure transaction link will be made available to you via email for your remaining balance. If you cannot make the course after full payment, you may find a replacement for your spot. Courses are otherwise non-refundable.
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