Open Water Training Camp · Malaysia

Clear water, easy pace — the classic east coast weekend.

Redang — coach-led, with the Shello crew.

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Malaysiadestination
from RM930deposit RM500
Made forFreediver / Mermaid open water sessions, or fun dives
The Guide

Is this one for you?

Activity type

Freediving · Mermaid

Trip format

Certification Trip · Fun Dive

Certify on this trip, or just come and dive for fun.
Best season

March – October. The northeast monsoon closes the east coast islands from November to February.

Suitable for

Freediver / Mermaid open water sessions, or fun dives

Difficulty

Beginner friendly — gradual progression from 5 m, no certification needed to join.

Recommended certification

SSI Freediver

Come certified for fun dives, or certify here — the open water sessions are built into the itinerary.

Why people love this one

  • Three open water training sessions, 5–10 m gradual progression
  • Certify on the trip — Freediver or the Pool Freediver upgrade
  • Clear, easy water — the classic east coast weekend
  • Speedboat from Merang Jetty, all meals and underwater video included

Planned Program

  • Day 1

    Morning departure from Merang Jetty, arrive Redang Island and check in. Lunch, then Open Water Freedive Training 1 (5–10m gradual progression). Dinner, debriefing, rest.

  • Day 2

    Breakfast, Open Water Freedive Training 2 (max depth 10m attempt). Lunch, then Training 3 / free & easy / optional fun dive & photoshoot session. Dinner.

  • Day 3

    Morning departure from the resort, arrive Merang Jetty.

🏝 Accommodation

Island resort, twin-sharing

🍽 Meals

Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner included

🚤 Getting around

Return speedboat transfer from Merang Jetty included. Land transfer to the jetty not included (RM30/pax 2-way, KT airport/bus station)

What's Included

  • Shared accommodation (twin sharing)
  • Instructor
  • Underwater videos
  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Speedboat transfer
  • SST
  • Marine park fee

Not Included

  • Transport to jetty (RM30/pax 2-way, KT airport/bus station)
  • Diving equipment

Add a course to this trip

  • Freediver course — RM1,900
  • Upgrade from Pool Freediver — RM1,180
  • Fun dive — RM500

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

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM500 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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