Amed, Bali Freediving Retreat

Note: The $399 price on this page is for deposits only to secure your spot. Full retreat details, including pricing, can be found on this page.

Location:

Amed, Bali, Indonesia

Dates:

25th - 31st May, 2026

Arrival & Departure:

• Please arrive in Amed before May 25th to ensure you're ready to start the course on this day.

• Plan your return flights after May 30th as this is our last day of freediving.

Need an airport transfer? We’ve got trusted local contacts ready to assist, just let us know!

What:

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable freediving retreat designed to help you learn, refine, and advance your skills in a serene, supportive environment. Over multiple days, you’ll be coached by world-class PADI-certified instructors, Taylor McKeown and Elle Power, who specialise in:

• All Levels Welcome: Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or master freediver, we tailor the experience to your skill level.

• Diverse Freediving Disciplines: No-fins, monofin, bi-fin freediving, and free immersion technique coaching and training.

• Certification & Coaching: Gain official PADI certifications while receiving personalised coaching to elevate your abilities.

• Breath-work & Meditation: Learn to make the most out of your dives with guided breath-work, mindfulness and meditations.

No matter your goal; depth training, technique refinement, or simply experiencing the magic of Amed’s underwater world, this retreat offers it all!

About Amed:

Amed, located on the eastern coast of Bali, Indonesia, is world renowned for its excellent conditions for freediving. Here are several reasons why Amed is our chosen destination:

• Warm Water: Amed benefits from warm water temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 27°C to 30°C. Warm water is comfortable for extended freediving sessions and helps prevent rapid body heat loss, allowing divers to stay in the water longer, with optimal performance.

• Clear Visibility: The waters around Amed boast crystal-clear visibility, often exceeding 20 meters or more. Clear visibility enhances the freediving experience, allowing divers to enjoy stunning underwater landscapes and marine life.

• Rich Marine Biodiversity: Amed is home to diverse marine life, including vibrant coral reefs, colourful fish, turtles, and more.

• Accessible Dive Sites: Amed offers easy access to numerous dive sites suitable for freediving, ranging from shallow reefs to deeper drop-offs. Many of these sites are just a short swim from the shore, making them convenient for freedivers to explore without the need for boat transport.

• Variety of Dive Environments: Freedivers in Amed can enjoy a variety of underwater landscapes to explore and play in, including coral gardens, underwater statues gardens, sandy bottoms and ship wrecks.

• Relaxed Atmosphere: Compared to some of Bali's busier tourist areas, Amed offers a more laid-back and tranquil atmosphere with a huge variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Did we mention the $15 full body massages…

• Specially Designed Training Pools: Our confined water training will take place in a 25m pool (for dynamic work) and a shallow pool (for static breath-holds), both specifically designed for freediving.

Inclusions:

This retreat is designed to give you the ultimate freediving experience, combining expert training, breathtaking dive sites, and a supportive community. Here’s what’s included:

• Freediving Training & Certification: Across all disciplines of freediving. Each student will get 1:1 video analysis and technique feedback twice throughout the freediving retreat.

• PADI eLearning Course: Complete the online theory component before arrival.

• Extended PADI Freediving Course: Tailored to your level, from total beginner to master freediver.

• 5 Guided Freediving Sessions: With a max 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalised coaching.

• Meditation: Enhance relaxation and breath control.

• Breath Workshops: Learn to relax and hold your breath longer.

• Exclusive No-Fins Workshop: With Olympic swimmer and competitive freediver, Taylor McKeown

• Optional Wreck & Reef Dives: Amed is home to some of the world’s best wreck diving, we can’t wait to show you!

• Underwater Video Package: Capture your freediving moments with a video package of your dives. These are great for technique analysis too.

This is more than just a freediving course—it’s an immersive adventure into the world of freediving, wellness, and underwater exploration!

Your Instructors:

Elle Power:

• The Mermaid Connection owner

• PADI Master freediving instructor

• Yoga instructor

Taylor McKeown:

• Diving in Paradise owner

• PADI Advanced freediving instructor & competitive freediver

• Former Olympic swimmer in breaststroke (no-fins freediving specialist)

• Bachelor of Animal Ecology - for all your marine education

Packing:

• Mask, snorkel and fins

• Spring-suit or UV protective top.

• Weight Belt (weights can be hired in Amed)

Equipment Rental Option:
If you don’t have your own gear, Apneista Freediving Centre offers full freediving equipment rental—so you can travel light and still have everything you need!

Pricing:

• Total retreat price: $1,999 AUD (includes all inclusions listed above)

• Deposit: $399 AUD (required to secure your spot, paid on this page)

• Total Price After Deposit: $1600 AUD

Payment Options:

• Pay in full: $1,600 AUD (after deposit)

• Flexible Payment Plan: $400 AUD per fortnight for 4 fortnights

Accomodation Options:

Accommodation is not included in the retreat price, allowing you the freedom to choose a place that suits your budget and personal preferences. Amed offers a wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly stays to boutique villas.

As Amed is a small, relaxed town, getting around is easy and affordable — scooter hire is inexpensive (approx $12 per day) and everything is close by.

All pool and classroom training will take place at Blue Earth Village, and your instructors will be staying at Suma Suma, so we’ll always be close by for support and guidance.