Freediving · Intermediate

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Open Water Training Experience

Take your pool skills into the open ocean.

Learn Until You're Ready™

Overview

Already an SSI Pool Freediver? This is the open water half of your SSI Freediver certification. You apply everything you learned in the pool in real ocean conditions — and complete the requirements for your SSI Freediver certification while enjoying the whole trip.

What you'll learn

  • Open water training
  • Constant weight
  • Equalization practice
  • Buddy system
  • Ocean safety
  • Ocean environment adaptation
  • Instructor-guided coaching
  • Small-group training

What's included

  • SSI digital learning materials
  • Instructor fee
  • Freediving equipment rental
  • SSI Freediver international certification
  • Trip fee (accommodation, meals and transport) — charged separately

The open water training experience

Your open water training is integrated into one of our Shello freediving trips — currently Lang Tengah or Bali. You train in real ocean environments while enjoying the whole experience:

  • Lang Tengah — 3 Days 2 Nights
  • Bali — 4 Days 3 Nights
Training days
  • Open water training
  • Skill coaching
  • SSI skill completion
  • Certification requirements
The rest of the trip

Once training is complete, the rest of the trip is yours to enjoy together. Activities may include:

  • Guided fun dives
  • Underwater exploration
  • Sharpen your freediving skills
  • Underwater photo & video sessions
  • Explore beautiful dive sites
  • Build confidence in real ocean conditions

Certification is only the beginning. The rest of the trip is where you truly fall in love with freediving — and make unforgettable memories with the Shello community.

Certification

Complete all SSI Freediver open water requirements to receive the official SSI Freediver international certification.

FAQ

Do I need SSI Pool Freediver first?
Yes — this completes the open water half of your SSI Freediver certification, so your Pool Freediver skills should be in place first.
Where does the open water training happen?
On a Shello freediving trip — currently Lang Tengah or Bali. The trip fee is charged separately. Message us for the next confirmed dates.
Learn → Practice → Master → Explore

Your freediving journey

  1. Pool FreediverLearn Until You're Ready™ — train in the pool until the skills are yours.
  2. Upgrade to SSI FreediverAdd the open water portion when you're ready for the sea.You are here
  3. Lang Tengah / BaliComplete your open water training on a real Shello trip.
  4. SSI FreediverEarn your SSI Freediver international certification.
  5. Future Shello TripsKeep diving and exploring with the community.
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