Learn Freediving

Learn freediving with OceanSense, a fantastic way to explore the ocean. If you want to get certified, our Freediving Courses are available under the the world’s most prestigious agencies PADI Freediver, SSI Freediving & Molchanovs System.

Our Level 1 Freediver Course is the perfect answer to the “How to Freedive?” question. This course is the most popular way to start your freediving journey and is suitable for beginners as well as those wanting to learn freediving and the techniques to safely dive deeper on breath hold.

Once you’ve completed a Freediver course, you can expand your skills with our Advanced and Master courses. These courses are designed to expand your limits and help you reach new depths, learning all you need to know to be a recreational freediver.

Chances are you will fall in love with Freediving and will want to spend more time underwater than in dry land. For those seeking to develop professional freediving skills, the Freediving Instructor Course will provide the tools to start your Freediving career.

If you’re not quite ready to explore the ocean, then our one day Pool Freediver Course is for you. Learn the basic principles of how to hold your breath with this one day course. Learn freediving at your own pace!

Fulfil your desire to explore the underwater world in one single breath. With our weekly freediving courses you can go from zero to hero out of Airlie Beach, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Sydney.

Don’t forget to check our Freediving Retreats! Either for your first course or to continue your training, joining one of our retreats will unlock your true potential by constantly being in the water and spending your time talking about freediving with likeminded people and freedivers from all levels, but hurry, spaces are always limited!

Are you already a certified Freediver? Then join our freediving community on facebook to find buddies, train and join our underwater adventures!

Why learn to freedive with oceansense

Our Learn Freediving courses

Whether you’re an experienced diver, spearo or surfer looking to extend your limits and expand your knowledge or a complete novice wanting to try learn freediving and try something new, our courses are the perfect way to explore the underwater world in a breathhold.

We offer a complete range of courses for all abilities, from beginners who want to learn the basics of breath-hold diving to advanced divers who are looking to extend their bottom time and dive deeper than ever before and even develop themselves as a professional freedivers by becoming certified freediving instructors.

Our experienced instructors will provide you with all the training and support you need to progress at your own pace, and our small class sizes ensure that you get plenty of individual attention.

So why not take the plunge and see what freediving has to offer? Contact us today to book your place on one of our courses.

Level 1 Course

Level 2 Advanced Course

Level 3 Master Course

POOL Course

instructor Course

Freediving Retreats

Looking to deepen your freediving practice and connect with like-minded people? Join us for a freediving retreat with OceanSense Freediving.

Our multi-day retreats combine a freediving course, yoga and meditation to help you relax and focus both body and mind. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced freediver, our retreats are a fantastic way to learn freediving in some of the most beautiful diving locations in the world.

So come join us on our next freediving retreat and see how much fun (and how relaxing) freediving can be!

OceanSense Freediving Reviews

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Terry W.

1 week ago

Had a great time freediving today with the OceanSense team. Everyone was courteous and professional and did an excellent job of managing varying competency levels. I was impressed with the way they balanced covering important safety items while keeping things lighthearted and fun. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the sites we dove. I’d recommend them to anyone looking to get their freediving certifications or, if already qualified, as a great way to get some depth practice in. Definitely will book again.

Jorgee J.

1 week ago

I couldn’t recommend OceanSense enough! I recently completed my freediving course with OceanSense & honestly had the most amazing experience. The course taught me so much about freediving, breathwork, equalisation, safety & building confidence in the water. I feel like I’ve come away with a much better understanding of my body, the ocean & how to freedive safely. A huge thank you to Renee, Maria & Gonzalo for being such incredible instructors. You were all so patient, encouraging & supportive throughout the whole course, & made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I really appreciated how much time you took to explain things, answer all my questions & help me work through anything I found challenging. You can genuinely tell how passionate the whole OceanSense team is about freediving & the ocean, & that made the experience even more special. I’m leaving the course feeling so much more confident in the water & absolutely hooked on freediving! I’m so grateful I got to learn from such an amazing team & I can’t wait to keep progressing. Thank you OceanSense, Renee, Maria & Gonzalo!

Tiffany H.

3 months ago

I Recently returned from a freediving retreat in Amed with OceanSense completing my Level 1. What a fantastic week, and an even better group of people! Loved every second of it. Jenna, Gonzalo and Renee were incredible instructors, calm, kind and patient. Between them they have so much knowledge and have an amazing set of skills. Highly recommend whatever level you are diving at, to check out OceanSense. This is just the start, I will be back :) Thanks Guys

Annie C.

3 months ago

I joined one of the Oceansense retreats in Bali. It was really well run, super professional and fun! Great instructors who were really encouraging and patient, and they also held some great masterclasses in lung stretching, relaxation, form and techniques. We had a good variety of organised line diving sessions, pool sessions and a fun trip in the middle. Sadly I got sick halfway through the retreat and it stopped me from finishing my course but they have the option to finish your course with them within a year which is great, it really took the pressure off. Highly recommend!!

Bianca

3 months ago

This was my second trip away with OceanSense and it didn’t disappoint. If you’re thinking of doing one of their retreats I would highly recommend you do it!! The trip to Amed was well organised and the instructors Jenna and Gonzalo are highly approachable and knowledgeable. See you on the next one!

Tegan B.

3 months ago

It’s honestly hard to put into words how incredible the Amed Retreat with OceanSense was. Their passion for what they do is infectious, and the huge effort they put into making the entire experience possible does not go unnoticed. This retreat was the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and being pushed outside my comfort zone! What truly made this experience so special was how supported and encouraged I felt every step of the way. The OceanSense team created such a genuine, welcoming environment where everyone was celebrated, no matter their freediving experience or confidence level. I left incredibly grateful for the friendships and connections I made along the way. It’s an experience that will stay with me for a very long time.

Christie L.

3 months ago

excellent blend of professionalism, friendliness and encouragement - bought the best out in all divers in a relaxed informative environment.

Myriam R.

3 months ago

I’ve just come back from my second Amed retreat with the OceanSense fam and I once again loved every minute of it! The instructors Jenna, Matt and Patrick are incredibly attentive and have an amazing skillset to share and learn from. They cater to all levels of diving and do everything in their power to ensure you have the best time along your diving progression journey. Thank you for helping me live my best mermaid life, for creating a friendly and supportive environment and for the amazing memories created along the way! If you’re new to Freediving or are wanting to learn new skills and reach new PB’s – OceanSense are the crew for you :) Thanks so much Jenna, Matt and Patrick!

Matthew-Gemma H.

4 months ago

Matt, Lexi and the whole team were just incredible, what an experience! Thanks guys.. Can't wait to head to Airlie again for more courses and more dives :D

Larnee N.

4 months ago

Just finished a level 2 course with Matt and his team in Airlie Beach. If you want to learn some free diving skills in a relaxed environment with some great and friendly teachers oceansense is the go!

Andys F.

4 months ago

After years of wanting to increase my breath hold and to feel more comfortable while free-diving, I joined the team at OceanSense. The crew was very friendly, committed, helpful and knowledgable. I highly recommend them if you want to build your skills.

Jasmine

5 months ago

Just finished my 2-day Freediving Level 1 course in Airlie Beach and I’m beyond happy with the experience! 🌊 Huge thanks to the incredible instructors Matt, Celina, and Alexis for their patience, support, and constant encouragement every step of the way. The course was super professional, well structured, and made me feel safe and confident from start to finish. I learned so much and achieved results. This is only the beginning — thank you OceanSense! 🤍!

Vicky B.

5 months ago

What a great retreat with this amazing team! Safety is secured every dive, photos are taken beautifully, travel tips are provided, each dive spot is amazing. Couldn’t be better. Professional!

Amanda S.

6 months ago

A great ocean dive experience, excellent tuition from instructor Mike and a fantastic team

Paul-Emile C.

6 months ago

We did the Breath hold and equalisation technique with Gonzalo. We had a great time, Gonzalo is a very experienced diver as well as a great teacher. Would highly recommend.

Emma A.

6 months ago

Gonzalo is such a great coach! very hands on and informative, im looking forward to learn more from him in future training sessions!

Manuel R.

6 months ago

I had a great time and learned a lot with Gonzalo at the breathhold and equalization workshop, thanks!

Alex A.

6 months ago

It was a blast doing the course with Gonzalo, super informative and such a great person to hype you up and learn more about equalisation and breathing techniques, can’t wait to do more classe with him!

Jerrold C.

9 months ago

Fantastic experience getting our Wave 1 with OceanSense! The entire team is so helpful and supportive. We did our pool day in Mooloolaba with Matt, and eventually our ocean day with Gonzalo, Carla, and Renee in the Gold Coast. The coaches really listen to what you need, and make everything feel very relaxed with no pressure to perform, which was really important to us.

charl G.

9 months ago

A massive thank you to Gonzalo and Rene who helped me through my level 1 freediving course this weekend. What a great way to start the new year. Its going to be hard to find a more knowledgeable crew than this.