For us, freediving is about joy, play, discovery, and feeling 100% alive. We create experiences around bucket-list marine wildlife encounters — moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

We’re highly selective in choosing our destinations, suppliers, and team. Every trip aligns closely with our values.

We understand our trips aren’t budget-friendly. We’re not about low-cost, bare-bones freediving meetups or seeking free vacations as ‘content creators’. We’re dedicated professionals committed to making your trip unforgettable.

When you book a trip with us, here’s what you can expect:

• Small groups (8-16 people depending on the trip).

• Dedicated 24-hour engagement from retreat facilitators. You won’t have to worry about dinner plans or solving issues alone.

• Convenient and secure booking process. No random bank transfers.

• Regular communication and updates about your trip.

• Professionally qualified, experienced, and insured facilitators (no volunteers or trainees).

• Licensed, reputable operators chosen for their safety records and values.

• Plenty of fun and silliness! Anticipate games, dancing, human pyramids, dirty jokes, and our signature Immersia Olympics…

While these aspects might seem obvious, we confidently assert that we currently operate the safest and most reputable freediving retreat worldwide. How do we know? We continually research and listen to feedback from customers and staff. We're committed to being the premier freediving operation on Earth.

• 7 nights on a 24-berth yacht, exploring the Maldives’ Central Atolls, Baa Atoll, and Vaavu.

• A visit to the world-famous Hanifaru Bay for swimming with Manta Rays.

• Opportunity to freedive with whale sharks, manta rays, sharks, and hundreds of other marine species.

• Daily freediving depth training and fun-diving, and the chance to complete your freediving certification!

• Freediving workshops by the Immersia Freediving Team

• Photography masterclasses by top wildlife cinematographer Ewan Donnachie

SHARED CABIN (Twin beds - doubles may be available, ensuite bathroom)

from $2900 USD

PRIVATE CABIN (double bed, ensuite)

from $3700 USD

Discounts available for groups of 2+ and for returning retreat guests.

• 13-20 October 2024 (maximum 18 guests) - SOLD OUT

• 7 Nights Liveaboard Boat - We're spending a week on an incredible a 36m long fiberglass twin-engine liveaboard yacht; one of the most respected and safest in the Maldives. There are 12 cabins and plenty of space to relax.

• 6 Days of Freediving - A combo of depth training and fun diving, we'll be seeking out breathtaking dive sites and animal encounters

• All Meals - Delicious Meals served on board. Dietary restrictions can be catered for but please remember that this is a remote island with limited supplies.

• Airport Transfers - Pickup and return from Male Airport to the yacht.

• Freediving Workshops - Freediving Theory, Equalisation and Building a Career in Freediving are amonst the workshop topics we will cover.

• Freediving Certification - Complete you PADI Freediver L1 or PADI Advanced Freediver Course (worth $400+USD)

• Photography Workshops - Learn more about your underwater camera and editing your photos.

• Movement and Meditation - Reconnecting with your body and mind helps you stay present, builds stronger interpersonal connections and better prepares you for freediving.

• Epic Photos - Treasure your memories forever! Within 2 weeks of the trip ending we will provide digital access to a file of edited photos. Note: these are general shots of the action. Enquire if you’re looking for a private photoshoot.

• Immersia Olympics and Games - We love to break up our diving with team bonding games and our signature Immersia Olympics (don’t worry, we’ll be nice!)

• Water, Tea and Coffee - During the day you will have water, tea, coffee and a daily coconut after diving. All other soft and alcoholic drinks are purchasable.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Flights

• Gratuity / Tips - We recommend around $100USD per person cash for the Maldivian Crew

• Additional Soft Drinks and Alcohol

• Freediving Equipment

• Personal photoshoots - we can never guaratee a particular shot but if you’d like some 1-1 time with the photographer we can arrange this

• Additional meals and accommodation outside of the liveaboad

• Travel Insurance - it’s mandatory for all guests

YOUR FREEDIVING EXPERIENCE:

This trip is beginner- and advanced-friendly. Please note that local law limits us to 30 meters maximum depth.

To make the most of this adventure, we recommend you get plenty of swimming and snorkeling experience in advance.

If in doubt, feel free to still book and drop us a message. We will contact you within 3 days, and if we agree it's a no-go, we will return your deposit straight away. After this, the deposit is non-refundable.

YOUR VIBE:

• You live for the ocean and care about the wellbeing of the animals.

• You're easygoing, tolerant, and low-drama in a group setting.

• Minimum 18 years of age.

• Medically and physically fit to be in the water - we will require all participants to complete a medical history statement, and we may require clearance from a doctor.

• Able to swim at least 200 meters without assistance.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive, and super friendly place. Our guests are all treated equally. However, if you feel you may need additional levels of personal support, please contact us first for an honest discussion about how we can facilitate this.

There are so many freediving retreat options out there. Let's make sure we are a good fit!

• We pride ourselves on having the best customer experience in the freediving industry, so you can expect a smooth booking process, lots of communication, and dedicated 24h engagement from the team on retreat.

• We’re a value-led company and everything we do reflects these values; please check them out!

• We won’t force animal interactions for photos.

• We rise early, dive a lot, have a lot of fun, and go to bed pretty early. It's probably not the one if you want to party hard.

• The majority of our guests are in the 25-45 age range, but we host all ages 18+, so please expect variety!

• Our customer base is primarily Australian, but we love hosting guests from all over the world.

• We’re LGBTQIA+ friendly.

• We really, really, really value great group dynamics and we are grateful for respectful, tolerant, drama-free people!

• The atmosphere is often playful and silly - dancing, games, human pyramids, sports, dirty jokes. If this isn’t your vibe, there may be a better fit for you…

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive, and super friendly place. Our guests are all treated equally. However, if you feel you may need additional levels of personal support, please contact us first for an honest discussion about how we can facilitate this.

We understand that life is unpredictable. Here is our policy if something happens or you change your mind. Please think carefully before booking as we cannot make exceptions to this policy. We run small group adventures with a high level of personalized service, so late cancellations have a significant impact!

Full payment is due no less than 3 months before the trip start date, and late payment may result in the cancellation of your spot and loss of deposit.

• Deposit: Non-Refundable.

• Cancellation of trip up to 13 weeks before the start date: Refund or Credit less Deposit.

• Cancellation within 8-13 weeks of the start date: Credit of 50% less Deposit to be used within 1 year.

• Cancellation within 8 weeks of the start date: No Refunds or Credits. Name change may be available.

Please read our Terms and Conditions here. All guests are required to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover them in the event that they are sick or unable to attend with late notice.