Scuba Diving Hollywell

Please select your Day 1 date to begin.

Day 1 (pool) and Day 2 (ocean) are usually held consecutively. However, weather conditions, availability, or other external factors may occasionally require rescheduling of Day 2. If your preferred date isn’t listed, feel free to call us — we may still be able to help.

Don’t want to do both days now?

You can start with just Day 1 (pool), and complete the ocean component later — subject to boat availability or at any time in the future. Just select the "Basic Course Option"
A full schedule of our Ocean Day locations can be found here: http://oceansense.com.au/calendar-boats

About the Course

The Freediver Course is your first step into the world of exploring the ocean on a single breath. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and techniques to discover what your body is truly capable of.

Day 1: Pool Certification
Includes freediving theory, breathwork and relaxation techniques, and a coached pool session where you'll learn the foundational skills to become a safe and confident freediver.

Day 2: Ocean Certification
Join us in the open ocean to apply the skills you’ve learned and develop new ones, beginning your journey to explore greater depths. Our experienced instructors will support you every step of the way.

To complete the full certification, we will help you to achieve:

• Static breath hold: 1 min 30 sec 
• Dynamic apnea with fins: 25–30m
• Dive with fins to 10–12m depth (Only Ocean - Full Course)
  * -> Max depth 16 or 20m based on chosen agency, ocean conditions and skills 
• Self-rescue skills in both pool and ocean
• Rescue skills in both pool and ocean
• Efficient finning technique and streamlined body position
• Efficient equalisation skills (frenzel)

-> Your instructor will teach you the required skills for certification as required by standards. If you don’t meet the requirements on your first attempt, you can join future sessions to continue training.

Course Pre-Requisites

• Must be 12 years or older
  -> If you are under 18 y.o. all paperwork must be signed by a parents or guardian prior start of the course.
• Be able to swim 200m
• No medical conditions related to breath-hold diving (Download medical form)

No snorkelling or freediving experience required.

Need Gear?

No problem! Rental gear is available — just select what you need during booking or let us know in advance.

Prefer to buy your own? You’ll receive a special discount code in your confirmation email.

Please select your Day 1 date to begin.
Day 1 (pool) and Day 2 (ocean) are usually held consecutively. However, weather conditions, availability, or other external factors may occasionally require rescheduling of Day 2. If your preferred date isn’t listed, feel free to call us — we may still be able to help. Don’t want to do both days now?
You can start with just Day 1 (pool), and complete the ocean component later — subject to boat availability or at any time in the future. Just select the " Basic Course Option "
A full schedule of our Ocean Day locations can be found here: http://oceansense.com.au/calendar-boats About the Course
The Freediver Course is your first step into the world of exploring the ocean on a single breath. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and techniques to discover what your body is truly capable of.

Day 1: Pool Certification
Includes freediving theory, breathwork and relaxation techniques, and a coached pool session where you'll learn the foundational skills to become a safe and confident freediver.

Day 2: Ocean Certification
Join us in the open ocean to apply the skills you’ve learned and develop new ones, beginning your journey to explore greater depths. Our experienced instructors will support you every step of the way.

To complete the full certification, we will help you to achieve: Static breath hold: 1 min 30 sec Dynamic apnea with fins: 25–30m Dive with fins to 10–12m depth (Only Ocean - Full Course)
* -> Max depth 16 or 20m based on chosen agency, ocean conditions and skills Self-rescue skills in both pool and ocean Rescue skills in both pool and ocean Efficient finning technique and streamlined body position Efficient equalisation skills (frenzel)

-> Your instructor will teach you the required skills for certification as required by standards. If you don’t meet the requirements on your first attempt, you can join future sessions to continue training.
Course Pre-Requisites Must be 12 years or older
-> If you are under 18 y.o. all paperwork must be signed by a parents or guardian prior start of the course. Be able to swim 200m No medical conditions related to breath-hold diving ( Download medical form )

No snorkelling or freediving experience required.
Need Gear?

No problem! Rental gear is available — just select what you need during booking or let us know in advance.
Prefer to buy your own? You’ll receive a special discount code in your confirmation email.

If product is showing no availability for your preferred date, please call us to discuss. 

 

Our Basic Freediver is the perfect way to learn and build your skills in a controlled and confined environment. 

OceanSense Freediving instructors will take you through the Theory of Freediving, a breath Workshop, Yoga for Freediving and a pool skills session to work on techniques to build your confidence in the water.​

Please note: This is a pool only certification that could later be upgraded to the full certification.

 

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

 

The one day Basic Freediver course consists of two main phases to learn the fundamental Freediving techniques.

Your instructor will guide you through the following: 

• Theory of freediving​
• Breath and Meditation workshop
• Pool skills session:
• Static apnea
• Dynamic apnea
• Rescue technique

To complete this course certification requirements, we will help you achieve:

• A static Breath hold of minimum 1'30''
• A dynamic Apnea of 25m | 30m
• A competent pool rescue
• Good fining technique and body possitioning

After this course you will be ready to upgrade and complete the full Freediver course to practice the techniques in the ocean.

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES

 To enrol in a Freediver course you:

• Must be 12 years old or older.
• Must be able to swim 200 meters.
• Have no medical conditions related to this activity. (Download the medical form here)

 

-> No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.

No Gear? NO PROBLEM

 

We have all the gear you may need for rent. Just select the right options or let us know a few days before your course.

Alternatively, you could buy your own gear with the discount code you will receive on your confirmation email.

If product is showing no availability for your preferred date, please call us to discuss.

Our Basic Freediver is the perfect way to learn and build your skills in a controlled and confined environment.
OceanSense Freediving instructors will take you through the Theory of Freediving, a breath Workshop, Yoga for Freediving and a pool skills session to work on techniques to build your confidence in the water.​
Please note: This is a pool only certification that could later be upgraded to the full certification.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?

The one day Basic Freediver course consists of two main phases to learn the fundamental Freediving techniques.
Your instructor will guide you through the following: Theory of freediving​ Breath and Meditation workshop Pool skills session: Static apnea Dynamic apnea Rescue technique To complete this course certification requirements, we will help you achieve:
A static Breath hold of minimum 1'30'' A dynamic Apnea of 25m | 30m A competent pool rescue Good fining technique and body possitioning
After this course you will be ready to upgrade and complete the full Freediver course to practice the techniques in the ocean.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
To enrol in a Freediver course you:
Must be 12 years old or older. Must be able to swim 200 meters. Have no medical conditions related to this activity. (Download the medical form here)

-> No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.
No Gear? NO PROBLEM

We have all the gear you may need for rent. Just select the right options or let us know a few days before your course.
Alternatively, you could buy your own gear with the discount code you will receive on your confirmation email.

If product is showing no availability for your preferred date, please contact us to discuss.  

Please select your date for Day 1.

Course days are planned run consecutively, however weather conditions or other external factors may force us to postpone the second one (Ocean Day).

ABOUT

If you're looking to take your freediving skills to the next level, then our Advanced Freediving course is the perfect choice for you.

Choose between Molchanovs Wave 2, SSI Advanced Freediver or PADI Advanced Freediver and let our experienced instructors teach you across a variety of locations along the Queensland's and New South Whales coasts, including Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and the Whitsunday Islands out of Airlie Beach.

Day 1 Your instructors will guide you through the Theory of Freediving, a breath and meditation workshop, and pool skills session to improve your techniques needed to become a competent and safe freediver.

Day 2 - Ocean session 1 to work on technique and requirements 

Day 3 - Ocean session 2 to work on technique and requirements 

By the end of this course, you will achieve.

• A static Breath hold of minimum 2'30''
• A dynamic Apnea of 50m
• Constant weight dives to 20-30m
• Competent buddy skills including pool and ocean rescue
• Advanced self-rescue skills 

To complete this course certification requirements, we will help you achieve:

• A static Breath hold of minimum 2'30''
• A dynamic Apnea of 50m
• Constant weight dives to 20-30m depth
• Improved deep equalization skills
• Competent buddy skills including pool and ocean rescue
• Advanced self-rescue skills

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES

 

To enrol in our Freediver course you:

• Must be 15 years old or older.
• Must have a prior full Freediver certification.
• Have no medical conditions related to this activity. (Download the medical form here)

 

No Gear? NO PROBLEM

We have all the gear you may need for rent. Just select the right options or let us know a few days before your course.

Alternatively, you could buy your own gear with the discount code you will receive on your confirmation email.

 

If product is showing no availability for your preferred date, please contact us to discuss. Please select your date for Day 1.


Course days are planned run consecutively, however weather conditions or other external factors may force us to postpone the second one (Ocean Day).

ABOUT

If you're looking to take your freediving skills to the next level, then our Advanced Freediving course is the perfect choice for you.
Choose between Molchanovs Wave 2, SSI Advanced Freediver or PADI Advanced Freediver and let our experienced instructors teach you across a variety of locations along the Queensland's and New South Whales coasts, including Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and the Whitsunday Islands out of Airlie Beach.
Day 1 Your instructors will guide you through the Theory of Freediving, a breath and meditation workshop, and pool skills session to improve your techniques needed to become a competent and safe freediver.
Day 2 - Ocean session 1 to work on technique and requirements
Day 3 - Ocean session 2 t o work on technique and requirements
By the end of this course, you will achieve.
A static Breath hold of minimum 2'30'' A dynamic Apnea of 50m Constant weight dives to 20-30m Competent buddy skills including pool and ocean rescue Advanced self-rescue skills
To complete this course certification requirements, we will help you achieve: A static Breath hold of minimum 2'30'' A dynamic Apnea of 50m Constant weight dives to 20-30m depth Improved deep equalization skills Competent buddy skills including pool and ocean rescue Advanced self-rescue skills
COURSE PREREQUISITES

To enrol in our Freediver course you: Must be 15 years old or older. Must have a prior full Freediver certification. Have no medical conditions related to this activity. ( Download the medical form here )
No Gear? NO PROBLEM
We have all the gear you may need for rent. Just select the right options or let us know a few days before your course.
Alternatively, you could buy your own gear with the discount code you will receive on your confirmation email.