Freediving Expedition · Indonesia

Jellyfish lake, line days, and impossibly blue water.

Maratua Freediving — coach-led, with the Shello crew.

28 Apr–2 May 2027next departure · 5D4N
Indonesiadestination
Price TBAdeposit RM1,000
Made forCertified freedivers — line training, reefs & wildlife
The Guide

Is this one for you?

Activity type

Freediving

Trip format

Fun Dive

No course on this one — come certified and dive.
Famous marine life
Stingless jellyfish (Kakaban)Turtles
Best season

March – October — Maratua's calmest, clearest window.

Suitable for

Certified freedivers — line training, reefs & wildlife

Difficulty

Intermediate — line training and blue water. You arrive certified.

Recommended certification

SSI Freediver

Certification required — there's no course on this trip, it's line time and wildlife.

Why people love this one

  • Kakaban Island's Jellyfish Lake — stingless jellyfish, and a camera
  • A dedicated line-training day, then blue water sessions
  • Turtle freediving on the reefs
  • Underwater video coverage on every boat day

Planned Program

  • Day 1

    Arrive at Berau, transfer to Maratua.

  • Day 2

    Line training and reef freediving.

  • Day 3

    Kakaban Island — Jellyfish Lake and underwater photography.

  • Day 4

    Turtle freediving and blue water sessions.

  • Day 5

    Return to Berau.

🏝 Accommodation

4 nights on Maratua

🍽 Meals

Not included

🚤 Getting around

Daily boat trips included; flights not included

What's Included

  • Full freediving coaching & guided water sessions
  • Boat arrangements for scheduled water sessions
  • Underwater video coverage during selected sessions
  • 4 nights accommodation

Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Meals
  • Freediving equipment rental
  • Dive insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses

Before you go

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months at travel date
  • Check your equipment with your instructor early — buy or rent missing items in time
  • Book a pre-program pool session to refresh your skills
  • Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
  • Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Important Information

Shello Diver Club provides professional freediving and scuba coaching, guided water sessions, and expedition coordination. Accommodation, boat services, transportation, and other local logistics are arranged through our local operating partners where applicable.

Program schedules may be adjusted based on weather, sea conditions, participant safety, local operational requirements, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM1,000 deposit secures your slot — deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 1 month before departure. Cancellation (per person): 32–44 days before the trip 50% of the trip fee · 15–31 days 75% · 14 days or less 100%.

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.

Unexpected events

Shello reserves the right to amend or cancel trips due to weather, safety or unforeseen operational circumstances. Participants remain responsible for additional expenses such as flight changes, transport delays, accommodation changes, weather disruptions, illness and government restrictions.

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