Freediving Courses

Freediving courses at Kusu Island Resort are available on request. The house reef and selected dive sites are described as strong freediving spots, with calm shallows on the coral tops that allow for relaxed breath-hold sessions without heavy surge or current to manage.

The fringing reef of Pulau Kusu gives freedivers access to coral structure close to the surface, with the option to drop deeper along walls and slopes as skill develops. The marine life — including sea turtles, baby sharks and dense reef fish populations — makes breath-hold sessions visually rewarding even at moderate depths.

Because freediving courses run on request rather than on a fixed schedule, availability depends on instructor planning. Flagging your interest at booking is essential. The small, low-traffic nature of the resort works in favor of freediving sessions — sites don't have competing scuba groups, and the water surface stays clear of boat noise during dedicated freediving windows.

The resort also caters to snorkelers who want an introduction to freediving technique, with professional staff available to guide first-timers through equipment and approach before their first real breath-hold dive on the reef.