Dates:
| AUGUST | |
| 12. - 19. August 2025 | |
| 22. - 29. August 2025 |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| 01. - 08. September 2025 |
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* learn freediving through an approach that focuses on sensation and feeling rather than numbers and performance *
* breathe calmly on the surface to then pause and descend into the blue *
* be part of an unforgettable setting: secluded bay, breathtaking sea views, interesting people, incredible sunsets, crystal clear water, nourishing food *
©Laurens Stuurman
Day Structure
We start each day with exercises on land followed by a water session. Then, we have lunch together, rest a little and before sunset do another theory or land practice. In the evening, there is the option to watch the sunset, then have dinner together and wind down the day.
(more infos on faq below)
LOCATION
Montenegro, Lustica Peninsula. The dive spot where we are based is a small village called Veslo.
There, we have swimming access to over 40m depth, the coastline is characterized by high cliffs with beautiful blue caves nearby and a lot to explore.
How to get there: by car or through three airports (Tivat, Podgorica, Dubrovnik) all with direct flights from most European cities. From Berlin there are 4 weekly flights to Tivat (Easyjet & Eurowings) and 3 to Podgorica (Ryanair)
- Tivat is the closest airport from our location (25 min by car, 30€ taxi to dive spot)
- Podgorica (2,5h drive to divespot, 90€ taxi)
- Dubrovnik over the Croatian border (2,5h drive, 120€ taxi) there is also a bus option from Dubrovnik, contact us for details.
Freediving Approach
*Experience being comfortable and feel at home in and under water*
The freediving experience is based on three important aspects: playing, learning, and exploration.
The foundation of freediving in my view is to be comfortable in the water. In the courses we approach this through having fun, being playful, and taking some time to actively look for what we like, while being available and open to the water habitat. Through this foundation you gain direct experience of calmness and weightlessness in the water. From my experience this is the base to building trust, motivation, and relaxation in the water.
The next aspect involves learning. It includes freediving theory: physiology, physics, efficient swimming technique, equipment, safety, and rescue. The theory is not a dry powerpoint presentation but based on our actual experience in the water.
The third step is about exploring the water, challenging ourselves, confronting fear, and being courageous. With the foundation of being comfortable in the water and having gained knowledge, what was thought as hard, scary, or even impossible can become easy and effortless.
All courses include personalized coaching for beginners and experienced freedivers.
©Laurens Stuurman
PRICE & ACCOMMODATION
6 Day, 7 night Experience
- Full Course: 750€
Accommodation options
- Single bunk bed with sea-view (40€ per person * 7 nights)
- Double bunk bed with sea-view – Single occupancy (50€ per person * 7 nights)
- Double bunk bed with sea-view – Double occupancy (30€ per person * 7 nights)
- Luxury room with King Size bed and sea-view – Single occupancy (110€ per person * 7 nights)
- Luxury room with King Size bed and sea-view – Double (65€ per person * 7 nights)
for accommodation pictures click here
Food options
- 35€ per day (fruits, sth. small for breakfast, full lunch, full dinner including vegan/veggie options available)
Equipment
- Mask, Wetsuit, Fins, Weights 20€ per day
All-Inclusive Price
- Calculation for most common option (Single bunk bed): 750 + (40*7) + (35*6) + (20*5) = 1340€
including:
- 5 full water days & 1 excursion day exploring hidden gems of the Lustica Peninsula
- breathing, movement and attention practices on land
- use of Facility and Freediving Gear (Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Weight Belt)
- Accommodation at the SeaSpace house, directly located at the dive base, right next to the sea, you can literally hear the waves from your bed.
- Nourishing meals cooked with fresh local ingredients according to your alimentary preferences
- extensive online breathing and breathholding material to start practicing before your arrival
not including:
- travel (transportation from Airport can be arranged on request)
- restaurant meals (on excursion day)
- boat fee to Herzeg Novi (7€ return ticket)
To book your spot, transfer a 400€ deposit (non-refundable) through Bank transfer (IBAN), Revolut or PayPal.
Any further questions? Please feel free to add Bruno on WhatsApp and schedule a voice or video call. WhatsApp: +49 157 7044 5466
or click this Whatsapp link
or send an Email to giustozzi.bruno@gmail.com
FAQ
When should you be there? When does the course start?
The course lasts 7 nights & 6 days. The first day is used as the arrival day and check-ins, the last day is the departure day. The days in between will have activities.
Example: Let’s say you participate in the week going from August 12th until August 19th
Aug 12– Day of Arrival (you can arrive anytime starting noon, Dinner included)
Aug 13 – Diving Day
Aug 14 – Diving Day
Aug 15 – Diving Day
Aug 16 – Day Trip / Adventure day
Aug 17 – Diving Day
Aug 18 – last Diving Day
Aug 19– Departure Day (no food is offered, check-out latest at 11am)
The official start would be on Aug 13 at 8:30, meaning if you can not make it to SeaSpace on the arrival day, you could join as late as 8:30am on Aug 13.
We recommend arriving the previous day (August 12th) in the afternoon/evening and leaving on the day after the last diving day.
How will you spend your days?
In a nutshell: There’s 5 days of structured course program and 1 day off where you’ll have a chance to join our excursion exploring the Lustica Peninsula, freely explore the surroundings by yourself or just stay and rest at the Seaspacehouse.
The structured days start at 8:30am, we’ll be back at SeaSpace around 12:30 pm from our freediving session and have lunch.
The afternoon program will resume at ~4:00pm.
Usual Schedule for training days:
8.30-9.00 | morning movement/ breathing practice |
9.00-10.00 | briefing and water prep |
10.30-12.30 | freediving session |
12.30-15.30 | lunch and midday break |
16.00-17.30 | workshop (freediving theory, q&a or practice session) |
18:30-19:30 | sunset ritual |
20:00 | dinner |
What will your experience be like?
You’ll live with 4-8 other people and your freediving instructors and chef in an amazing house by the sea. You’ll start your days doing breathing exercises next to the crystal clear Adriatic sea while listening to the waves. After some last stretches you’ll walk into the water for freediving classes and dives.
In the afternoon there’s theory lessons, movement/breathing sessions followed by an incredible sunset.
What will you learn?
You will learn a lot about yourself, about your body-mind and what happens to it when you hold your breath while you’re immersed in water. You’ll learn how to calm your mind to be more relaxed before a dive. Together we will do stretching and breathing techniques so you can be more comfortable holding your breath. And we learn about how your body deals with oxygen and CO2.
Will you fit in if you come on your own? Can you bring your friend/partner?
Yes, both are perfectly fine! You can either come alone or bring someone with you. The groups are small (4-7 participants) plus our teachers, so you will make friends and fit right in. Meals are communal, activities are with the other guests and there will be some time for yourself.
About Nicolas Foubert
Nico has started his Freediving journey in 2013 when he met local fishermen in the Philippines who were using the sport as a way of providing for their families. After trying his first course that same month, he became in love with the sport and decided to share it by teaching for many years in different countries. He now alternates his activities as a Tour guide around Europe and Freediving Instructor. His approach is to help students understand the physiology behind the sport and the practice of gentle breathwork.
About Vicente Mencos Rivera
Vicente is a passionate movement teacher and freediving instructor. He has a vast experience in youth education and currently teaches physical education in schools in Hamburg. He started freediving in 2020 in Montenegro and has been passionate ever since.
His teaching approach focuses on playful movement games to ignite your joyful spirit.
About Bruno Giustozzi
Bruno has been working as a freediving instructor and coach for the last years in Europe, Asia, and Central America.
Since childhood, Bruno has been drawn to water and the ocean in particular. Through freediving and in his courses, he encourages reconnecting to the water element and exploring the ocean by diving beyond the surface physically and mentally. Allowing people to experience calmness and weightlessness in the water. Acknowledging potential fear and dissolving it slowly through trusting the environment and feeling safe. Bruno is a certified Molchanovs freediving instructor.
Terms Of Service
If you need to cancel your spot
If you are not able to attend the event that you’ve booked with a deposit, you can transfer your deposit to a future Retreat within 12 months from your reschedule without any fee as long as you give us at least 8 weeks notice.
The price of the service you will take in the future will adjust accordingly. Prices are subject to change. To reschedule, contact us!
If your cancellation is less than 8 weeks before the start of the event you will loose the deposit.
If your cancellation is less than 4 weeks before the start of the event you will still need to pay the full amount of the retreat. An exemption can be made if you find someone to replace you.
We fully understand that medical issues and personal emergencies can come up unexpectedly. However, since our retreats have limited space and significant costs, we can't cover the expenses if you're unable to attend and your spot goes unfilled.
If we need to postpone an Event
In the case that we need to postpone a retreat due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control we will offer dates for you to join us in the future. Alternatively, we can hold your deposit or payment for whenever you can join us in the future. If you are not able to make any future dates then you will be entitled to a full refund.
Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel an event if the minimum number of bookings cannot be met (4 guests per freediving retreat, unless stated otherwise). Should this happen you can then either choose to accept an alternate freediving retreat or a total refund.
