Best Freediving Spots in the World for Beginners

Oct 29

Written By Gita S

If you’ve ever wanted to feel weightless underwater surrounded by sunlight, coral, and stillness, freediving might be your next great adventure. Unlike scuba diving, there’s no tank, no bubbles, and no rush. Just your breath, your body, and the ocean.

And the best part? You don’t need to be an expert to start. With the right location and guidance, anyone can learn to freedive safely and fall in love with the calm that comes with it.

Here are some of the best freediving spots in the world for beginners, and the one destination we’re exploring next that’s perfect for your first big plunge.

1. The Bahamas – Calm, Clear, and Perfect for Your First Dive

Imagine warm turquoise water, white sand, and days spent exploring blue holes, coral gardens, and the gentle rhythm of the Caribbean Sea. That’s the Bahamas, one of the most beginner-friendly and breathtaking places on Earth to learn freediving.

This January 2026, join us for the Bianca Roams Bahamas Expedition — a 4-night guided ocean experience designed for beginners and ocean lovers. Choose between two trip dates:
📅 January 14–18 or January 18–22, 2026.

Each day, you’ll learn to relax, hold your breath with ease, and explore the underwater world safely with the guidance of certified freediving instructors. The water here is calm, clear, and endlessly inviting — the perfect classroom for your first freediving journey.

Outside the water, we’ll slow down. Think island sunsets, group dinners, good music, and a sense of calm that stays long after you’ve returned home.

🌊 If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start your freediving journey, this is it.
Join us in the Bahamas this January — and discover what freedom feels like underwater.
See expedition details → https://www.biancaroams.com/sharkweek

2. Amed, Bali – The Gentle Bay of Beginners

On Bali’s east coast, Amed offers calm bays and shallow reefs where you can master the basics. The warm water and soft current make it a relaxing place to focus on breathing and comfort underwater, key foundations before diving into bigger adventures like the Bahamas.

3. Dahab, Egypt – The Soul of Freediving

Dahab is a beloved hub for freedivers worldwide. While its Blue Hole draws advanced divers, Lighthouse Bay offers safe, shallow practice zones for beginners. Here, the ocean is calm and the community is welcoming. Perfect for learning patience, breath, and presence.

4. Koh Tao, Thailand – The Island of Learning

Koh Tao is known as Southeast Asia’s freediving classroom. Its gentle conditions and great visibility make it ideal for first-timers. You’ll start close to shore, practice your dives in warm, shallow water, and end each day watching sunsets that stretch across the horizon.

Why the Bahamas Expedition Is the Best Place to Begin

If you’re dreaming of your first freediving experience, the Bahamas Expedition offers the perfect blend of safety, serenity, and adventure. It’s a small-group journey led by professionals who understand beginners. You’ll learn everything from breathwork to buoyancy while exploring one of the most stunning marine ecosystems in the world.

This isn’t just about learning to freedive, it’s about learning to breathe again, to slow down, and to reconnect with yourself and the sea.

What’s Included

Transportation to and from airport to accommodation. Accommodation at Bimini Big Game, 4 days on the water (1 full day and 3 half days). Refillable filtered water, breakfast and lunch, Captain and professional guide, and of course digital copies of photos taken by yours truly