Nusa Penida: 3-Day Freediving Level 1 Certification Course

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Duration3d

GroupUp to 4

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Three Days to Your First 20-Meter Dive in Nusa Penida

You spend three full days learning freediving theory and technique, starting with confined water drills and moving to three open ocean sessions in Nusa Penida. By day three, most students reach 15–20 meters on a single breath. You leave with AIDA Level 1 certification, equipment included, and the knowledge to dive safely with friends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Introduction and theory sessions

Start course at 8:30 am
Attend theoretical sessions on land
Take lunch break
Participate in practical sessions on land
Finish day at 4:30 pm

Day 2 — Confined water training

Begin course at 8:30 am
Complete first confined water session
Take lunch break
Complete second confined water session
Finish day at 4:30 pm

Day 3 — Open water diving sessions

Start course at 8:30 am
Complete three open water sessions
Take lunch break
Practice breath-hold and diving skills
Finish course at 4:30 pm

The Experience

"So you've never held your breath underwater for more than a minute?" Your instructor asks this on day one, and you realize half the group hasn't either. The 3-day freediving course in Nusa Penida starts at 8:30 am sharp, and by the end of it, most people are diving 15 to 20 meters on a single breath. No previous experience required — just the ability to swim and a willingness to learn how your body actually works in the water.

The structure is straightforward: mornings and afternoons of theory and land-based drills, then confined water sessions where you practice in shallow, controlled conditions before moving to the open ocean. You'll learn breathing techniques, equalization, and how to recognize your body's signals — the things that make deep freediving safe instead of reckless. By day two or three, when you're descending past 15 meters and the light starts to shift, you understand why people come back to this. The course runs until 4:30 pm each day with a lunch break built in, so it's long but not brutal.

What stays with you isn't the depth number — it's the quiet. Freediving in Nusa Penida means moving through the water without bubbles, without noise, just you and the ocean. Your instructor watches from above, and the group stays small enough that everyone gets attention. By the final open water session, you're not thinking about technique anymore; you're just present. You get the AIDA Level 1 certification at the end, plus all the equipment you need during the course and digital learning materials to review later.

The only real requirement is moderate fitness and the ability to stay calm underwater — which sounds harder than it is, because that's exactly what the three days teach you.

What’s included

Your three days include all theory and practical sessions on land, two confined water training sessions, three open ocean sessions, use of all freediving equipment during the course, digital learning materials, and AIDA Level 1 certification upon completion. Lunch is included each day.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Freedive Nusa

Is this one for you?This course is for anyone who wants to learn freediving from the ground up and earn a real certification in three days — the structured schedule and small group size mean you're not figuring it out alone, and the instructor's constant presence is what makes going deep feel manageable instead of scary.