What our divers say
Jordan
“I felt completely safe from the start.” Learned quickly, gained confidence, and even came back to train again with family.
Ange
“I was surprised how relaxed I felt in the water.” Great guidance, supportive environment, and a really enjoyable experience.
Come and learn with us
We love helping people feel at home in the water. We’ll work through the skills with you, answer your questions and give you time to practise in the pool before we head into the ocean.
Freedive Geelong was founded by James, a local freediving instructor and intensive care paramedic. Safety, good buddies and enjoying our local water are at the heart of what we do.
Book your full course weekend
Learn to feel at home underwater. We will start with theory and pool practice on Saturday, then take those skills into open water on Sunday. One booking covers your full PADI Freediver Course. PADI eLearning and materials, theory and pool training, and coached open-water training towards PADI Freediver certification are included. Saturday theory and pool is approximately six hours. Open-water training includes the sessions and assessments required by PADI. $595 per person. Gear hire is optional and charged separately. Maximum four divers per open-water instructor. Certification depends on meeting all PADI requirements. Choose See full-course weekends below. The calendar beneath it is the secondary PADI Basic Freediver theory-and-pool option, $379. It does not include open water or the full qualification.
What we’ll work on together
Depth is a target. Growth is the goal.
Learn Breathing & Relaxation Skills
We’ll guide you through breathing and relaxation skills before bringing them into your pool practice. Take your time, ask questions and learn how to prepare for a breath-hold with your instructor beside you.
Build Confidence
You don’t need to arrive feeling confident. We break each skill into manageable steps, give you personal feedback and make room to practise at your own pace. There’s no pressure to chase someone else’s breath-hold.
Train Safely
Learn buddy procedures and practise safety skills with your instructor. We keep the group small so you have time to ask questions, repeat the skills and understand how to look after each other in the water.
Learn About Yourself
Notice how you respond in the water and learn to recognise when you need to pause, relax or ask for help. Your instructor will help you reflect on each attempt and choose a comfortable next step.
Find your dive buddies
Meet other people who love the water, find buddies to keep learning with and stay connected through our training sessions and local dives. You’re welcome here, wherever you’re starting from.
Your course, from pool to ocean
Start in the pool, then take your skills into the ocean with us.
$595 · Full PADI Freediver Course. Gear hire optional.
What's Included.
PADI eLearning
Pass
Learn at your own pace before the course Arrive confident and ready for the water
Theory
Review
Understand how to stay relaxed underwater Simple, clear explanations you can actually use We’ll break down the key concepts together, answer your questions, and make sure everything is clear—so you feel confident, prepared, and ready to apply it in the water.
Equipment
Tutorial
Learn how to use gear properly So nothing feels unfamiliar in the water You’ll learn how each piece works, how to set it up correctly, and how to use it with confidence, so nothing feels unfamiliar when you’re in the water.
Pool
Training
Build confidence in a safe environment Practice breath holds and skills before the ocean In a calm, controlled environment, you’ll practice breath-holds, movement, and essential safety skills, building real confidence in your body and mind. Step by step, you’ll learn to relax, trust yourself, and experience what it feels like to be truly in control underwater.
Open Water
Training
Take your pool skills into the ocean with supportive coaching. Sunday open-water training is included in your full PADI Freediver Course. Maximum four divers per instructor. Certification depends on meeting PADI requirements.
Ongoing
Support
Support beyond your course We’re here to help you keep improving You’re not left on your own—we’re here to guide you, answer questions, and help you keep building confidence in the water. Because this isn’t just a course, it’s the start of your journey.
