Open Water Training Camp · Malaysia

The friendly-budget weekend that still gets you in the blue.

Tioman — coach-led, with the Shello crew.

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from RM770deposit RM300
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

  • Two open water training sessions, 5–10 m gradual progression
  • Certify on the trip — Freediver or the Pool Freediver upgrade
  • Our friendliest-budget island weekend that still gets you in the blue
  • Optional fun dive & photoshoot session on Day 2

Planned Program

  • Day 1

    Morning departure from Mersing Jetty, arrive Tioman 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 free & easy / optional fun dive & photoshoot session (additional charges apply). Dinner.

  • Day 3

    Morning departure from the resort, arrive Mersing Jetty.

🏝 Accommodation

Island resort, twin-sharing

🍽 Meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (RM110/pax/day)

🚤 Getting around

Own transport to Mersing Jetty; ferry not included (RM60 one-way)

What's Included

  • Shared accommodation (twin sharing)
  • Instructor
  • Underwater videos
  • Meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner (RM110/pax/day)
  • Peak period surcharge (RM100/pax/trip)

Not Included

  • Transport to jetty
  • Ferry (RM60 one-way)
  • Diving equipment
  • Marine park fee (RM5/pax)

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

RM300 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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