Free yourself freediving in the azure Mornington Peninsula waters as a certified freediver to have fun swimming with seals, unique temperate fish, and even the opportunity to see wild dolphins. Join an extended guided 3-hour freedive tour for qualified freedivers on the stunning Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

Freedive with marine life that doesn’t exist anywhere else other than the temperate waters. Stare into the eyes of unique species below the surface and discover reefs and wrecks on our Freediving Adventure Tour for certified freedivers. 

In the right conditions the tour will extend into Bass Strait and seek out formidable locations along the ocean coast (4-15m depth), on occasion searching for wrecks such as the J4 Submarine (-26m) and HMAS Canberra (-30m), as well as touring reef systems and significant underwater and coastal features.

Strong, experienced and adaptable freedivers will revel in these adventures as it hones your all-rounder status as an apneist.

Freediving in buddy pairs, you will freedive safely drawing upon your certification training. Your experienced guide will ensure the adventure continues throughout the tour.

The tour departs from the pier in Sorrento, original land of the Boonwurrung people, site of the first European Settlement in 1803, and passes beneath the up to 20-million year old unique calcarenite cliffs of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Beneath the water lay the vast chain of the Great Southern Reef and its unusual yet often majestic marine life.

Extending around Australia’s southern coastline is a series of reefs holding some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. The Great Southern Reef features extensive kelp seaweed forests that support many marine species that are not found anywhere else on Earth. Home to a variety of marine life including fur seals, zebra fish, little penguins, bottlenose dolphins, rays, giant cuttlefish, spider crabs, sponges, kelp and seadragons. 

Should the tour be unable to enter Bass Strait due to sea conditions, the tour will revert to a Bay tour, visiting sites ranging from Lonsdale Reef, Pope’s Eye Marine Park, Chinaman’s Hat, South Channel Fort or other interesting sites in the bay. Tours will be tailored to experience the best conditions and sites on the day. 

Ideal for freedivers who have successfully completed a PADI Freediver level one course or similarly certified freedivers wishing to develop their skills and technique (eg Molchanov Wave 1, Apnea Academy Discovery, AIDA 1*, SSI Basic Freediving). 

Caters to freedivers from all recognised agencies (PADI Freediver, Apnea Academy, SSI etc) with each voyage targeting local dive locations and appropriate depth.

During the sessions participants are monitored for safety by a professional freediving instructor who will, in turn, also be able to give valuable tips and coaching for those who want to improve equalisation, the freediver trim, freefall, finning and joy in immersion.

Training & Fun Dive Highlights:

• Fun and friendly small group freediving tour for certified freedivers (Minimum certification applies)
• Explore the temperate waters of the Great Southern Reef and swim eye-to-eye with Australian Fur Seals, vibrant fish and colourful swaying kelp
• Enjoy the opportunity to immerse with dolphins if encountered during the tour*
• Professional coaching and individual tips by qualified PADI Freediver instructor (may include line-diving at times, but it is not the primary objective)
• Personalised approach for greater confidence and refinement of technique
• Provide your own equipment for best comfort and performance
• Limited to eight guests for the best fun and relaxed environment
• Enjoy the benefit of local expertise and adaptation for a range of freediving conditions

The Bay here is beautiful with sandy beaches and exposed coastal cliffs. The water is generally cleaner and clearer and in summer months reaches temperatures up to 21 degrees.

Your friendly crew will guide you as you explore the incredible diversity and magic of our mysterious underwater world.

Terms & Conditions:

• Tours depart from Sorrento Pier
• Directions to Sorrento Pier
• All guests must hold and provide evidence of a valid and recognised current freediving certification (eg PADI Basic Freediver, AIDA 1*, Molchanov Wave 1 or Lap 1, SSI Basic Freediver, Apnea Academy First Level)
• All guests must be minimum 16 years of age
• You must provide your own freediving equipment, including minimum 5mm wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel and weightbelt
• Please arrive 25 minutes before departure time to ensure you have enough time to check in, dress in your wetsuit and receive your snorkelling equipment
  
• Please dress comfortably and warmly
• Please bring swimmers, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and your own re-usable water bottle
  
• Guests must have moderate swimming skills as a minimum. Training dives do not cater for people with no swimming ability. The Captain retains the right to refuse passage
  
• Guests with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are advised to not do these tours, or do so at their own risk
• All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving
• Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
• Sea conditions can be unpredictable at times, this may cause physical injury, psychological stress or motion sickness
• Tours are rarely cancelled, the experience provider will reschedule your tour only in the case of severe weather which would make the tour unsafe
• Subject to minimum numbers and may be rescheduled if minimum numbers are not met
• *Dolphin interactions are conducted in line with Victorian Government and Wildlife regulations however sightings and interactions are not guaranteed as they are wild animals and a protected species
• The supplier reserves the right to substitute the vessel and / or change the day’s itinerary without notice