EXPLORE THE ATOLLS

MALDIVES FREEDIVING LIVEABOARD

13-20 OCTOBER 2024

BUCKETLIST WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS AND FREEDIVING IN THE CENTRAL ATOLLS

Join an unforgettable week of memory making on our all-inclusive Maldives Freediving Liveaboard . We're setting sail on a yacht with a schedule packed full of wildlife encounters, atoll exploring, fun and games, freediving and photography.

We’ll be cruising the central atolls with a special visit to the world-famous Hanifaru Bay. We’ve carefully timed this one to coincide with the full moon for maximum manta action.

EXPEDITION 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.

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

    We know 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. We’re professional and experienced facilitators here to make your trip special.

    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…

    • 7 nights on a 24 berth yacht hopping around the Maldives’ Central Atolls, Baa Atoll and Vaavu

    • A visit to the world-famous Hanifaru Bay to swim with Manta Rays

    • The chance to freedive with whale sharks, manta rays, sharks and hundreds of other marine species

    • Daily freediving depth training and fun-diving, and the chance to complete your freediving certification!

    • Freediving workshops bc the Immersia Freediving Team

    • Photograpahy masterclasses by top wildlife cinematographer Ewan Donnachie

  • SHARED CABIN (Twin beds - doubles may be available, ensuite bathroom)

    from $2850 USD

    PRIVATE CABIN (double bed, ensuite)

    from $3400 USD

    Discounts available for groups of 3+ and for returning retreat guests.

    • 13-20 October 2024 (maximum 18 guests)

    • 7 Nights Liveaboard Boat - We're spending a week on an incredible a 36m long fiberglass twin-engine liveaboard yacht; one of the most respected and safest in the Maldives. There are 12 cabins and plenty of space to relax.

    • 6 Days of Freediving - A combo of depth training and fun diving, we'll be seeking out breathtaking dive sites and animal encounters

    • All Meals - Delicious Meals served on board. Dietary restrictions can be catered for but please remember that this is a remote island with limited supplies.

    • Airport Transfers - Pickup and return from Male Airport to the yacht.

    • Freediving Workshops - Freediving Theory, Equalisation and Building a Career in Freediving are amonst the workshop topics we will cover.

    • Freediving Certification - Complete you PADI Freediver L1 or PADI Advanced Freediver Course (worth $400+USD)

    • Photography Workshops - Learn more about your underwater camera and editing your photos.

    • Movement and Meditation - Reconnecting with your body and mind helps you stay present, builds stronger interpersonal connections and better prepares you for freediving.

    • Epic Photos - Treasure your memories forever! Within 2 weeks of the trip ending we will provide digital access to a file of edited photos. Note: these are general shots of the action. Enquire if you’re looking for a private photoshoot.

    • Immersia Olympics and Games - We love to break up our diving with team bonding games and our signature Immersia Olympics (don’t worry, we’ll be nice!)

    • Water, Tea and Coffee - During the day you will have water, tea, coffee and a daily coconut after diving. All other soft and alcoholic drinks are purchasable.

    NOT INCLUDED:

    • International Flights

    • Gratuity / Tips - We recommend around $100USD per person cash for the Maldivian Crew

    • Additional Soft Drinks and Alcohol

    • Freediving Equipment

    • Personal photoshoots - we can never guaratee a particular shot but if you’d like some 1-1 time with the photographer we can arrange this

    • Additional meals and accommodation outside of the liveaboad

    • Travel Insurance - it’s mandatory for all guests

  • YOUR FREEDIVING EXPERIENCE:

    • This trip is beginner- AND advanced-friendly. Please note that local law limits us to 30 metres maximum depth.

    • To make the most of this adventure we recommend you at least get plenty of swimming and snorkelling experience in advance.

    • If in doubt, feel free to still book and drop us a message. We will contact you within 3 days and if we agree it's a no-go we will return your deposit straight away. After this, the deposit is non-refundable.

    YOUR VIBE:

    • You live for the ocean and care about the wellbeing of the animals

    • You're easygoing, tolerant and low-drama in a group setting

    • Minimum 18 years of age

    • Medically and physically fit to be in the water - we will require all participants to complete a medical history statement, and we may require clearance from a doctor.

    • Able to swim at least 200 metres without assistance

    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.

  • 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 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 6 weeks before: Refund or Credit less Deposit

    • Cancellation within 4-6 weeks of start date: 50% Credit less Deposit to be used within 1y

    • Cancellation within 4 weeks of start date: No Refunds or Credits

    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 have been fortunate to go on a few retreats with other companies and it really put into perspective how much effort Immersia put in! I came away with not only new friends, but also feeling like the whole thing must have been a dream because it was that good !!

    Christie,

    Maldives Expedition 2024

  • What our previous guests say:

    Immersia Freediving’s Maldives retreat was an experience nothing short of magical and life-changing. I was transported to a world of wonder and awe. The team at Immersia provided expert guidance and ensured our safety at every turn, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of the ocean and its majestic inhabitants.

    Emily

    Maldives Expedition 204

  • What our previous guests say:

    Bella joined her powers with the best local business and her enthusiasm, her friendliness, her experience, her attention, her helpfulness, her constant commitment to safety, was joined and maximized with the assistance of Ewan and all the local people she worked with.

    Renata

    French Polynesia 2023 and 2023