Freediving Liveaboards Indonesia

Barefoot Yachts offers Freediving liveaboards in Indonesia – in Bali, Gili Islands, Komodo and as far as the Moluccas and Raja Ampat. We offer scheduled cruises for small groups of certified freedivers on “Freediver friendly” boats. The boats have the essential knowledge and equipment for providing cruises and routes suitable for buddy teams of Apneistas, along with other guests.

Moreover, Barefoot Yachts offers special freediving charters and private yacht charteres for groups, including freediving coaching, depth training, freediving courses of all levels and special workshops with one of our local freediving Instructors. For island-based freediving courses, training, and coaches we are happy to refer you to one of freediving centres in Bali or the Gili Islands.

What is Freediving?

Free diving or Apnea Diving essentially means holding your breath underwater. By challenging yourself physically and mentally, as a freediver you experience the ocean in its most natural way with minimal support of equipment. The natural feeling of freedom and discovery underwater makes apnea diving one of the fastest growing water activities in the world.

When we are submerged in water, we are making use of one of human’s most astonishing physical adaptations- the Mammalian Diving Reflex. Our body adapts to the breath-hold and ocean environment in the same way as other marine mammals, such as seals and dolphins, do – a sensational feeling.

Freediving courses

All freediving courses are taught by certified Instructors of recognized agencies: SSI, AIDA and PADI. The course structure may differ slightly with each agency, but the water and learning experience, however, is the same with all agencies.

Freediver Course (Level 1) – from $210 – 2 days

The Basic freediving course (Level 1) is for everyone. From people with a lot of water experience to those with almost none, this course is an essential introduction to exploring the ocean depth in comfort and safety. There is no focus on depth in itself, but the emphasis of the course is on technique, comfort and fun.

Acquire the essential skills, technique, knowledge, and experience required to conserve oxygen, equalize properly and dive safely. By the end of this course, you’ll feel safe and comfortable when freediving to depths of up to 20 meters. Although this might sound difficult to achieve in only a couple of days, you’ll be surprised what our experienced team of freediving instructors can do for you.

Advanced Freediver Course (Level 2) – from 310$ - 3-4 Days

This is a 3-4 days freediving course designed to equip certified freedivers with the knowledge and skills to become proficient advanced freedivers. Now it’s time to go deeper and experience a new sensation… freefalling!

Learn how to get more energy efficient, prepare your body for pressure, perform advanced equalization techniques, organize dry training sessions for yourself, and practice rescue skills.

Coaching – 1 session from 60$

Training in Open Water is the best method to improve your freediving abilities. During a coaching session, a certified freediving instructor will provide you with personalized feedback and training methods along with perfect set and equipment for you. Train in a safe and progressive way to improve certain aspects of your freediving such as equalization or technique for certain disciplines.

From the logistics of your flights to the timing of your candlelight dinner on a private strip of sandy beach, we take care of it. Booking a luxury private cruise in Indonesia provides the best experience to remember for a lifetime.

Freediving Boat Charter

From the logistics of your flights to the timing of your boat departure, we take care of it. Booking a freediving private cruise in Indonesia provides you with plenty of dive time and the perfect set up for your trip.