Freedive Flow Gili Air

Freedive Flow is Gili Air's premier freediving school, offering courses and guided sessions in the calm, crystal-clear waters around the island. Freediving — the art of diving on a single breath without scuba equipment — has exploded in popularity in Southeast Asia, and Gili Air's warm, clear water with minimal current makes it one of the ideal locations to learn. The school is run by a certified AIDA instructor who brings a combination of technical expertise and a zen-like teaching philosophy that makes even nervous beginners feel comfortable. The introductory course (AIDA 2 Star, IDR 4,500,000 for 2 days) covers breathing techniques, equalization, relaxation, and supervised open-water dives. Most students reach 10-15 meters depth by the end of the course. The AIDA 3 Star course (IDR 5,500,000 for 3 days) pushes toward 20-30 meters with more advanced techniques. Single guided sessions for certified freedivers cost IDR 300,000 and take place at sites around Gili Air where the combination of wall dives and clear visibility creates spectacular diving. The NEST underwater statues on Gili Meno are a favorite freediving destination — there is something magical about descending silently on a single breath to sit among the sculptures. All courses include equipment (masks, fins, wetsuits, lanyards), theory sessions, confined water training, and open-water dives. The school also runs a weekly pool session (IDR 150,000) at a resort pool for breath-hold training and technique work. The approach is safety-first, with strict buddy protocols and depth limits appropriate to each student's level. Book at least 2 days in advance. The school is located on Gili Air's west coast near the main snorkeling area.