Freediving · Intermediate

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Open Water Training Experience

Take your pool skills into the open ocean.

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

How your booking works

  1. Book
  2. Payment received
  3. Instructor confirms
  4. Booking confirmed

Payment does not automatically confirm your booking. Your slot is confirmed once your instructor approves it — you'll get a note the moment that happens.

Medical exception

Payments are generally non-refundable. However, for genuine medical emergencies or approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the remaining unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund — subject to Shello approval.

Shello Credits

In approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund. These credits may be used towards future training, courses or expeditions, subject to Shello's approval.

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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