Level 1 Beginner Freediving Course in Bali — AIDA 2 & Molchanovs Wave 1
Your first freediving certification: dive 12–20 m on a single breath in 2 or 3 days
Looking for a beginner freediving course in Bali? Our AIDA 2 / Molchanovs Wave 1 course is your entry ticket to the underwater world — all on a single breath. Taught at our base on Bali's east coast with direct shore access to deep water, it's the same first-level freediving certification used in clubs worldwide, taught by certified AIDA and Molchanovs instructors.
This freediving course in Bali equips you with the essential skills to take your first steps into the sport, guiding you through both the theoretical knowledge and practical techniques needed to dive comfortably and safely to depths of 12–20 metres.
Designed for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced snorkelers or self-trained spearfishers — the course focuses on key freediving skills: equalization (Frenzel), efficient finning, and correct breathing techniques before and after each dive. We place a special emphasis on safety procedures and rescue drills so you finish the course as an autonomous, confident freediver.
What it includes
- Extensive online manual
- 2 pool sessions
- 2 or 3 open water sessions
- Theory & dry workshops
- Use of equipment & facilities
- Internationally recognized E-certification upon successful completion
Passing Requirements
Pool - STA 1 min 30 sec
Complete a Static breath hold of minimum 1 minute and 30 seconds in our swimming pool
Open Water - CWTB & FIM 12-20m
Perform a comfortable dive to at least 12m by pulling the rope and using bi-fins
Open Water - CWTB Buddying 6-10m
Become an autonomous freediver and demonstrate correct buddying techniques to a depth between 6-10 meters
Open Water - Rescue 6-10m
Demonstrate correct rescue procedures in freediving emergency scenarios from a depth of 6-10 meters
Course Options
The 2 day course (Molchanovs)
- 2 theory sessions
- 2 pool sessions
- 2 open water sessions
- Min requirements to pass:
- 12m CWT
- 12m FIM
- 6m Rescue
- Dynamic 30m
- Theory and Exam
*Includes full equipment and Certification
The 3 day course (Molchanovs or AIDA)
- 2 theory sessions
- 2 pool sessions
- 3 open water sessions
- Fun dive at the Liberty Wreck
- Min requirements to pass:
- 12m CWT
- 12m FIM
- 6m Rescue
- Dynamic 30m
- Theory and Exam
*Includes full equipment and Certification