Freedive and snorkel with friendly Australian Fur Seals at the Montague Island Reserve, just a few hours south of Sydney. If you’re lucky, you’ll also see dolphins and whales!
This is one of Australia's most incredible underwater experiences, and you'll get to take it all in as part of an amazing group of new dive buddies.
If you're an ocean lover or an aspiring mermaid, this is the perfect trip for you! Here are some recommendations to make sure you get the most out of this trip:
- We believe it's important for you to have some ocean confidence before you arrive, so we do recommend that all guests try to enrol in a freediving course (snorkelling course at a minimum) before joining this trip!
- Experienced snorkellers are welcome
- All guests must be 18 or over
- All guests must complete a medical statement. If a guest indicates ANY condition on this list, they will be required to present a medical certificate from their doctor clearing them to participate.
We get it, life is unpredictable. Here is our policy is something happens or you change your mind:-
- 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.
If we have to cancel the trip, you will receive the full amount refunded.
If part of the trip or activities is unable to go ahead you will receive an Immersia Freediving credit voucher for the portion of the trip that didn't go ahead.
Dive Gear (some items are available for rent)
- Wetsuit. We recommend at least a 3.5mm or 5mm freediving wetsuit.
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Weight Belt
- Weights
- Fins
- Neoprene Socks
- Neoprene Gloves and Hood (optional)
- Dive computer (optional)
- Antifog or any other accessories you like to have when diving
##Other items
- Water Bottle
- SEA SICKNESS PILLS
- Swimwear
- Towel (2 recommended)
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Loungewear/sleepwear
- Warm clothes
- Waterproof jacket for the boat (optional)
- Cameras and Go-Pros (optional)
We will spend Saturday and Sunday morning at Montague Island, watching whales, dolphins, and swimming with seals. We have the whole boat to ourselves.
We will be staying in a local holiday park, spread across several bunk-bed dorms/cabins. We have a limited number of private rooms available.
On Saturday night after the seal diving we will enjoy dinner together at our accommodation and enjoy some group games.
Photos and videos from one of Australia’s top wildlife cinematographers
Freediving guidance from a team of experienced PADI, SSI and Molchanovs freediving instructors
Each morning before the dive, we will have a short stretch and breath session to prepare our bodies for the diving.
As we approach the date we will create a group chat to organise ride sharing from Sydney and surrounds
*Can be hired during booking
Plan to arrive in Narooma after 4pm on Friday.
Our address is:
Discovery Parks Narooma Beach
7323 Princes Hwy, Narooma NSW 2546
We will meet up at the holiday park entrance at 6:30pm. For those who wish, we will car pool into the town and grab a bite to eat.
Note on Transport:
Several weeks out from the event we will create a Whatsapp Group to organise car-pooling.
We recommend taking a few hours off work if possible to beat traffic and make sure you arrive before everyone is in bed!
Morning:
- We meet at Narooma Wharf at 7.30am
Address:
Narooma Wharf, Bluewater Dr, Narooma NSW 2546
- Stretching and Relaxing Breathwork
- Suit-Up
- At 8.15am, we board the Boat to Montague Island
We will spend all morning freediving with the seals.
Afternoon:
- Return to shore around 1pm
- Open afternoon for grabbing food, exploring Narooma or relaxing at the accommodation
- Optional Breath-Holding Workshop by the Jumping Pillow with Immersia's Freediving Instructor Team, 4pm
Evening:
- Dinner and mulled wine
- Campfire (seasonal) and games
Morning:
- Pack up and check out of accommodation
- We meet at Narooma Wharf at 7.30am
Address:
Narooma Wharf, Bluewater Dr, Narooma NSW 2546
- Stretching and Relaxing Breathwork
- Suit-Up
- At 8.15am, we board the Boat to Montague Island
We will spend all morning freediving with the seals.
There will be optional line diving (conditions permitting).
Afternoon:
- Return to shore around 1pm and say goodbye
- Open afternoon for grabbing food, exploring Narooma and driving back home