Freediving Retreat Bali

FOOD

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included 

ACCOMODATION 

OceanSense guests will be staying at the beautiful Ocean Prana resort purposely built for Freedivers to escape into the world of diving. Situated in Bali’s freediving mecca, Amed, with a 25m pool, clean and spacious rooms, yoga pavilion & restaurant.

Freedivers playground Jemeluk Bay is just across the road with easy access to deep blue water and tropical reefs.

Ocean Prana caters for all your needs and will help you find your zen!

Included is shared accommodation in beautiful timber bungalows with 6 beds per room, 2 upstairs and 4 downstairs. Spacious shared bathroom facilities accompany each shared room.

There is the option to upgrade to a private room, these rooms have very limited availability so be sure to book them early.

• Freediving Gear (hire gear is available)
  • Mask and snorkel
  • Freediving Fins
  • Weight belt & weights
  • Neoprene socks
  • Wetsuit - 1mm to 3mm (this is mainly for sun protection, the water is warm!)
• Swimwear
• Comfortable clothes
• Beach towel
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Yoga mat
• Personal toiletries

Option to sent this gear when you arrive.

No prior experience with snorkelling, skin diving or Freediving is required.

COURSES REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 12 years old or older. (Conditions apply for underaged)
• Must be able to swim 200 meters.
• Have no medical conditions related to these activities.

ENROLMENT FORMS

Each customer participating on any of our programs must complete any of the appropriate statements asked by the instructor or management.

This documents may be sent out to you with your booking confirmation or given at the day of the program.

OceanSense works together with boat operators who reserve the right at any time to cancel any program. Being the reason for this the weather conditions or any other reason. If, in the opinion of the Skipper, the voyage cannot be continued for any reason, then the Skipper may terminate the trip at any time.

Trips are subject to minimum numbers and may be cancelled or have schedule changes (with or without notice) for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to bad weather condition and technical disruptions. OceanSense will not be responsible for paying costs or expenses you may incur as a result of change of time or cancellation.

If we, the OceanSense staff cancel a particular dive or the whole trip, either we can place your booking on hold for another time, you can reschedule the trip at the time of cancellation, or a refund will be provided.

Times are subject to change. Confirmation of the trip will depend on the sea conditions and weather. We will monitor this closely and if the weather or sea conditions are unsuitable, we will let our customers know as soon as we can. If we have to cancel or rebook you for another date we will let you know the status of the trip as soon as possible.

OceanSense is not a common carrier and reserves the right to refuse to carry any passenger, baggage or goods without assigning any reason. Therefore passengers shall comply with the Navigation Act 1912 (as amended 1079) and all regulations, orders or instructions given by the skipper.

CUSTOMER CANCELLATIONS and REBOOKINGS

Due to the terms and conditions of our boat providers we must adhere to their cancellation policies.

A cancellation made less than 72 hours prior to departure incurs a 100% cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS.

Your program booking is transferable to another certified Freediver and the name can simply be changed. However you will need to give us at least 12 hours before the trip is scheduled for us to amend.

If any of the medical questions on your questionnaire or at check in are answered ‘YES’, a doctor’s clearance may be required before you can join us. If a doctor’s clearance is required and cannot be produced on the day of your dive, the above cancellation policies apply.

Non-attendance or cancellation made 15 days or less prior to date incurs a 100% cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS.
A cancellation made between 16 and 30 days prior to date incurs in a AU$500 cancellation fee.
A cancellation made with more than 30 days prior to date incurs in a AU$60 cancellation fee.

Third parties commission fees will not refunded.

NO-SHOWS

Failure to turn up for your dive at the time stipulated by OceanSense incurs a 100% cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS.

SEASICKNESS AND EQUALIZATION

The above includes (but is not limited to) seasickness and equalization issues. If you find yourself dealing with seasickness or being unable to equalize, our crew will look after you and ensure you are comfortable and safe. However, as this is not something in our control, we will not issue any rebookings or refunds for inability to equalize or being seasick and not completing dives.

We suggest you consider seasickness tablets to minimize the risk of seasickness affecting your trip.

DIVE MEDICALS / DOCTORS CLEARANCE

You may be required to also complete a valid 4005.1 AS Dive Medical or doctors clearance prior to your dive if you answer “YES” to any of the following questions:

You are taking medication

You are suffering from an injury/illness that affects your ability to freedive, snorkel or swim.

These will be required if you have been prescribed a medication or have been diagnosed since your last dive medical.

DIVE MEDICALS / DOCTORS CLEARANCE

You may be required to also complete a valid 4005.1 AS Dive Medical or doctors clearance prior to your dive if you answer “YES” to any of the following questions:

You are taking medication

You are suffering from an injury/illness that affects your ability to freedive, snorkel or swim.

These will be required if you have been prescribed a medication or have been diagnosed since your last dive medical.

COURSES REQUIREMENTS

All courses requirements are shown in our program’s information, including but not limited to:

• Must be 12 years old or older. (Conditions apply for underaged)
• Must be able to swim 200 meters.
• Have no medical conditions related to this activity.

Please mind that this is an international retreat, customs regulations apply.
Make sure you have all the documentation required for the country we are visiting on this retreat, such us but not limited to:

-Visas

-Passport on date

-Covid passport or proof of Vaccination

-Child travel consent

We can not make responsible, or refund you if you are not able to join us for any reason.