5 nights accommodation, twin share Breakfast daily Daily diving sessions - a variety of exploration & line diving sessions Yoga, breathwork & stretching sessions A Level 1 Freediver Course with PADI, SSI or Molchanovs (required if you are not already certified, additional $300)

Flights & transfers to and from Nusa Penida Visa & entry costs into Bali Meals & drinks during your stay

Upgrade from Deluxe twin room to a Bungalow twin room - $100 per person Get a private Deluxe room for yourself (king bed or twin beds on request, subject to availability) - $200 Get a private Bungalow for yourself (king bed or twin beds on request, subject to availability) - $400

Gear Hire Available: Mask & snorkel - Borrow at no cost Weight belt & weights - $30 Freediving fins - $60 Wetsuit - $60 Prices are per person for the whole trip.

retreats

Freediving Retreat Nusa Penida Bali

Q: What do I need to bring?

Freediving Gear (hire gear is available) Mask and snorkel Freediving Fins Weight belt & weights Neoprene socks Wetsuit - 3mm (this is mainly for sun protection, the water is warm!) Swimwear Comfortable casual clothes Beach towel Sunscreen Insect repellent Yoga mat Personal toiletries

Trip Highlights

Freedive with Manta Rays

Nusa Penida is a world renowned destination to experience diving with Manta Rays

Beautiful Coral Reefs

With pristine dive sites around the island expect to see turtles, rays, clownfish and beautiful coral gardens

Learn to Freedive

No experience is necessary for this trip, you can complete your level 1 freediving course with our experienced instructors in crystal clear waters

Explore an Underwater Cave

For the more experienced or adventurous, follow a short swim through into a bat cave

Yoga

in a hidden tropical pavillion

Sunset Dinners

Each night enjoy a sunset dinner by the beach at one of the local restaurants

Relax

with a fresh coconut by the pool or visit one of the beautiful local cafes for a smoothie bowl

Guided Breathwork

stretching and meditation

Meet Likeminded People

many people join our trips solo and meet new dive buddies and friends for life

Freediving Retreat Nusa Penida Overview

Looking for a breathtaking freediving experience in some of the clearest and warmest waters on Earth? Then our retreat in Nusa Penida is the place!

On this 6 day, 5 night retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the best dive sites in Bali, including world-famous Manta Point and Nusa Cave.

You will have the opportunity to interact with majestic manta rays, turtles, sharks and meet other friendly freedivers as you enjoy some of the most incredible underwater views imaginable. Last year we even got to swim with a dolphin!

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty of the ocean up close and personal. Don’t miss out – book your spot today!

You can come as a Certified Freediver or complete your Level 1 Freediving course.

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FAQs

When is the Nusa Penida Freediving retreat on next?

The dates for our Nusa Penida retreat make the most of the best diving conditions and peak Manta season. The next available dates can be found at the top of this page.

What's Included?

5 nights accommodation, twin share
Breakfast daily
Daily diving sessions - a variety of exploration & line diving sessions
Yoga, breathwork & stretching sessions
A Level 1 Freediver Course with PADI, SSI or Molchanovs (required if you are not already certified, additional $300)

What's not included?

Flights & transfers to and from Nusa Penida
Visa & entry costs into Bali
Meals & drinks during your stay

Optional extras

Upgrade from Deluxe twin room to a Bungalow twin room - $100 per person
Get a private Deluxe room for yourself (king bed or twin beds on request, subject to availability) - $200
Get a private Bungalow for yourself (king bed or twin beds on request, subject to availability) - $400

What do I need to bring?

Freediving Gear (hire gear is available)
- Mask and snorkel
- Freediving Fins
- Weight belt & weights
- Neoprene socks
- Wetsuit - 3mm (this is mainly for sun protection, the water is warm!)
Swimwear
Comfortable casual clothes
Beach towel
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Yoga mat
Personal toiletries

No Gear? No Problem!

Gear Hire Available:

Mask & snorkel - Borrow at no cost
Weight belt & weights - $30
Freediving fins - $60
Wetsuit - $60

Prices are per person for the whole trip.

How do i get to Nusa Penida?

Flying from Australia to Bali, you will arrive at Denpasar Airport. From the airport you will need to catch a taxi or transfer to one of the nearby ports and then catch a boat to Nusa Penida.

Boats to Nusa Penida leave from both Sanur harbour and Serangan harbour several times a day. You can find boat tickets and information on booking sites such as Direct Ferries.

Please note: Flights, taxis and boat transfers to Nusa Penida are not included and you will need to book these independently.

What are the best dates for my flights?

Plan to arrive in Nusa Penida the afternoon of the first day, we will meet for a welcome dinner that evening. If you are completing your course, we will run a theory session at 4pm. We will have our last dive in the morning on the last day of the retreat, so plan to leave Nusa Penida no earlier than midday.

Accommodation Overview

OceanSense guests will be staying together at Ring Sameton Resort, located in 8 hectares of tropical garden and across the road from the beach. It has all the comforts you would expect including an outdoor pool, air conditioned rooms and wifi.

It is a short walk to all our activities for the week and close to a variety of healthy cafes and restaurants.

Included is accommodation in a deluxe twin share room. If you are travelling on your own we will pair you up with another freediver to share with.

There is the option to upgrade to a private room at an extra cost, subject to availability.

Room Upgrades

Don’t fancy sharing a room? Upgrade to a private room

Private Deluxe Room +$200

Private Bungalow room +$400

Retreat Schedule

The below schedule is an example, subject to variation. We will always choose the best dive sites for the days weather conditions and prioritise as much in water time as possible. We’ll keep our eyes open for all sorts of amazing underwater animals, but of course specific sightings of wild animals can’t be guaranteed.

Day 1ARRIVE IN Nusa Penida

Make your way to Nusa Penida for check in at 2pm
If completing your freediving course we will run a theory session at 4pm
Group dinner at a beachfront restaurant and get to know your new freediving friends

Day 2Nusa Penida

Freediving pool skills session for those completing the level 1 course
Our first line diving session where we will put our new freediving skills to the test in the ocean
Coral Reef exploration dive – dive through coral gardens, keep and eye out for turtles and clown fish
Freediving equalisation techniques workshop

Day 3Nusa Penida

Morning Yoga
Manta Point – dive on a manta cleaning station, one of the best places to see manta rays.
Freediving workshop on line diving strategy

Day 4Nusa Penida

Breathwork & meditation
Coral Reef exploration dive – drift dive over coral bombies, keep an eye out for turtles, rays and reef sharks
Line diving – practice our skills, or perhaps try out no fins diving

Day 5Nusa Penida

Morning Yoga
Manta Bay dive – the best place to see manta rays on the surface and in shallow water
Underwater Cave – dive through a short swim through into a bat cave
Farewell dinner – share stories, photos and memories

Day 6Depart Nusa Penida

Our last diving session for the trip, we’ll choose our favourite spot or somewhere we haven’t yet visited.
Check out and depart Nusa Penida

Book Now

Ready to book your freediving experience in Nusa Penida? Book now or contact us for more information.

My girlfriend and I just did the OceanSense Bali Retreat. What an experience! From never having done free diving before it is amazing what your body can do. The instructors Matt, Jenna, Gonzalo and team are so professional and really know how to help you achieve your potential, and have a great time in the process. I’d 100% recommend OceanSense to anyone who is thinking about giving free diving a go.

Had the pleasure of joining the OceanSense team on a freediving retreat in Bali and it was one of the best trips of my life. With their guidance I progressed way more than expected, always feeling safe and having a heap of fun in the process. Cheers team see you next year!

An all round amazing experience. Professional, passionate people, doing and teaching what they love. I’ve already booked my next trip with them.

Can’t thank the team at OceanSense enough for an amazing trip! They couldn’t have been more accommodating to everyone across all skill levels taking the time to make sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, with a fun and relaxed atmosphere, I was able to reach depths I didn’t think possible for my self. I really hope I have the opportunity to dive with them again soon! Thanks again OceanSense!