FREEDIVE WITH SEALS IN NAROOMA

WEEKENDS ARE FOR LIVING

Ditch your brunch date, you’ve got memories to make! Spend a weekend with the Immersia Community, snorkelling or freediving with seals, taking photos and enjoying mulled wine around a campfire with new friends.

Immersia Social Weekends are all about adventure, connection and memory-making. You’ll get home on Sunday night with:

  • a heap of new friends/dive buddies

  • increased confidence with snorkelling or freediving

  • lifelong memories of freediving with interactive, playful seals (and maybe other wildlife if you’re lucky!)

  • a drive of epic photos capturing your weekend

  • clothes that still smell of salt and bonfire smoke

  • the strong sense that you’re squeezing every drop out of life

  • Discount vouchers for Immersia courses and future trips! We love to treat our guests

TRIP DETAILS

  • For us, freediving is about joy, play, discovery, and feeling 100% alive. We create experiences around bucket-list marine wildlife encounters; the kind of moments you’ll be proud of for the rest of your life.

    Our trips aren't 'cheap'.

    But, per dollar spent, we're pretty sure they offer the best value.

    We are ethically and environmentally conscious:

    • We choose legitimate, licensed, experienced operators who share our values.

    • We will never force an interaction or disturb/distress an animal

    • We control group numbers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests AND wildlife.

    • Where local laws require, we carry our own permits. We are currently one of only two freediving schools in Australia licensed to take guests freediving at Montague Island, Narooma.

    • We pay our team (but doesn't everyone? No). Plus, we invest time in their continuing development and hold them to higher safety standards than any other freediving operation.

    Safety

    • We operate under industry leading safety protocols which have been developed over and above the basic freedive school standards (i.e. standards dictated by AIDA, PADI, Molchanovs).

    • We carry full first aid and safety equipment (Again, doesn't everyone? No.)

    • We perform full dive safety briefings and buddy checks before every dive. We also assign instructors to small groups as a safety point of support in the water.

    True Facilitation

    • As pro facilitators, we know how to make you feel seen, heard, and supported. We're here for YOU, not for ourselves. Many freedive expeditions out there are effectively content creators letting you pay and tag along on their vacation. That doesn't fly with us. Guests are the priority and we are here for you, at all times.

    • Regular communication in the lead up to the trip to ensure you are prepared for your adventure!

    • From arrival to departure, you have a host and a team as a point of contact. You won't be left alone, working out where to go for dinner.

    • Schedules are documented and shared ahead of time. We don't just expect you to turn up and work it out.

    • We hold ourselves accountable to the promised activities. If something can't go ahead due to unexpected circumstances we will communicate honestly, provide alternative activities where we can.

    • We are transparent about costs and inclusions upfront. You don't get hidden surprises from us.

    • Convenient and secure booking process. No random sign up forms and bank transfers here.

    A LOT of silliness and fun. Expect games, dancing, human pyramids, dirty jokes, and our signature Immersia Olympics…

    Perhaps these things seem obvious. However, we can confidently say that right now we are running the safest and most legitimate freediving retreat operation in the world. How do we know? We research constantly AND listen to customers and staff members. We’re serious about being the best freediving operation on earth.

    • 2 Days of Enchantment: Enjoy snorkeling and freediving with the fur seals at Montague Island.

    • Freediving and other workshops from the experts (workshop schedule designed specifically for each weekend).

    • Relax and Stay: 2 nights of comfy accommodation in Narooma. (Dive-only packages also available).

    • Evening Fun: Group dinner with delicious mulled wine followed by engaging games and activities.

    • Guided and Safe: Expert guidance from PADI, SSI, and Molchanovs-certified freediving instructors. Safety is paramount!

    • Memories Captured: Take home vivid photos and videos of your unforgettable underwater moments.

    • Optional line diving for certified freedivers.

    Note: Transport isn't included, but we'll set up a group chat for ride-sharing from Sydney. Meals (except Saturday dinner) and freediving certifications aren't part of the package.

  • Shared Room - from $745

    Private Room - from $825

    Dive-Only (No Accommodation) - from $399

    (Book in a group of 3+ and save 10% discount applied at checkout)

  • 2024

    • Friday 23 Aug - Sunday 25 Aug 2024

    • Friday 15 Nov - Sunday 17 Nov 2024

    2025

    • Friday 14 Feb - Sunday 16 Feb 2025

    • Start to finish facilitation, support and leadership from our instructor team (this isn't a turn-up-and-work-it-out event

    • 2 half-day seal diving adventures

    • Saturday Dinner and Mulled Wine

    • Freediving Workshops (topics may very based on team specialties)

    • Campfire and Group Hangouts

    • Stretching and Meditation before the dive

    • Optional line diving (if conditions permit) for certified divers

    • Qualified, Freediving Instructors (and it's important to note that we pay our instructors. These trips are run ethically)

    • Photography package of group photos (please reach out to book private photoshoots)

  • Everyone's welcome - both snorkelers and freedivers! If you're new to freediving, fret not; snorkeling encounters with seals are equally mesmerizing. And who knows, you might just fall in love with freediving!

    Important: All participants must be competent swimmers and complete a medical questionnaire prior to booking confirmation.

  • There are so many freediving retreat options out there. Let's make sure we are a good fit!

    • We pride ourselves on having the best customer experience in the freediving industry, so you can expect a smooth booking process, lots of communication, and dedicated 24h engagement from the team on retreat.

    • We’re a value-led company and everything we do reflects these values; please check them out!

    • We won’t force animal interactions for photos.

    • We rise early, dive a lot, have a lot of fun, and go to bed pretty early. It's probably not the one if you want to party hard.

    • The majority of our guests are in the 25-45 age range, but we host all ages 18+, so please expect variety!

    • Our customer base is primarily Australian, but we love hosting guests from all over the world.

    • We’re LGBTQIA+ friendly.

    • We really, really, really value great group dynamics and we are grateful for respectful, tolerant, drama-free people!

    • The atmosphere is often playful and silly - dancing, games, human pyramids, sports, dirty jokes. If this isn’t your vibe, there may be a better fit for you…

    We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive, and super friendly place. Our guests are all treated equally. However, if you feel you may need additional levels of personal support, please contact us first for an honest discussion about how we can facilitate this.

  • We get it, life is unpredictable. Here is our policy if something happens or you change your mind. Please think carefully before booking as we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

    • Deposit: Non-Refundable.

    • Cancellation of trip up to 13 weeks before: Refund or Credit less Deposit.

    • Cancellation within 8-13 weeks of start date: Credit of 50% less Deposit to be used within 1 year.

    • Cancellation within 8 weeks of start date: No Refunds or Credits. Name change may be available.

    Please read our Terms and Conditions here. All guests are required to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover them in the event that they are sick or unable to attend with late notice.

Who Are We?

From our founder, Bella

For me, freediving travel embodies the joy I’ve found in this sport: feeling alive, connected, and high on awe.

I want to create experiences around bucket-list marine wildlife encounters, and moments you’ll be talking about when you’re 100.

We’re super selective when we choose our destinations, suppliers and team. Every trip aligns strongly with our values.

I KNOW that our trips aren’t cheap. We’re not here for low-cost, barely-there freediving meetups and we’re not ‘content creators’ looking for a free vacation.

So, when you decide to book a trip with us, here’s what you can expect:

  • Convenient and secure booking process

  • Regular communication and information

  • Professionally qualified and insured facilitators (no volunteers or trainees)

  • Licensed, legitimate operators chosen for their safety records and values

  • Dedicated 24h engagement from facilitators on retreat. You won’t be left to figure out your own dinner plans or solve issues alone.

  • A LOT of silliness and fun. Expect games, dancing, human pyramids, dirty jokes and our signature Immersia Olympics…

  • What our previous guests say:

    I joined the Immersia freediving with seals trip down to Narooma... what an experience! Great bunch of people and a magical underwater playground. I would definitely recommend freediving with Bella and her team. They know their stuff, really care about creating an amazing experience, and are all-around lovely humans. Thanks, guys! Can’t wait for the next one!

    Louisa

    Freediving with Seals in Narooma 2023

  • What our previous guests say:

    I went to Narooma and out to Montague Island with Immersia and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. The (many many) seals were super curious and playful and wanting to interact with us. The group were all super nice and the staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful and professional. It felt fun, safe and well thought out. Couldn’t recommend this more—I’ll be going back for sure.

    Jonnie

    Freediving with Seals in Narooma 2024

  • What our previous guests say:

    Brilliant weekend with Bella and the awesome Immersia team in Narooma. Loved two days with the seals on our own boat charter, the chill and friendly vibe, and being on the South Coast is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

    Kath

    Freediving with Seals in Narooma 2024

FAQs

  • Adults (18+) with confidence and experience in the ocean.

    You don’t need to be a certified freediver to attend! However, you must be a competent swimmer, comfortable in deep water, and you must have snorkelling experience.

    The conditions can be unpredictable at Montague Island so you may need to be prepared for choppiness and current.

    We also require all guests to complete a medical history form before attending. Certain medical conditions may require doctor’s permission before diving.

  • 2 weeks before the date, we will create a Whatsapp Group for all guests. Guests generally use this group to arrange carpools to Narooma.

  • Yes! When you book you will see the option to add on freediving gear.

    Please note, we will only rent weights and weight belts to certified freedivers.

  • There is always an element of unpredictability when we are in the ocean and interacting with wildlife. Freediving with seals is no different. However, we follow extensive safety procedures to help manage the risks.

    We have a team of freediving instructors and first aiders in the water with you at all times, and we will end the dive if conditions become unsafe.

    You will always be diving in a buddy team and we ask everyone to be upfront about their fitness and experience so we can place you in the best suited group!

  • Yes! Just select the dive-only package when you book. Please note that this package does not include evening activities or dinner. However you can select to add this on during booking.

  • Yes! groups of 4+ people will receive a 10% discount. When you book, add the number of people in your party and the overall rate will reduce by 10%.