Freediving Trips & Expeditions

Small-group freediving journeys, wildlife encounters and private expeditions

SEAL Adventures creates freediving journeys built around exploration, progression and exceptional encounters with marine life. Each experience combines carefully selected destinations, small groups and experienced guidance.

From tropical reefs to Arctic waters, our trips are designed for freedivers who want to discover remarkable environments, improve their skills and spend meaningful time in the ocean.

Freediving trips

voyage apnée bali

Bali

With the manta rays

The program
Explore the rugged and lush Madeira coastline featuring dramatic cliffs and thriving vegetation.

Madera

Tropical Atlantic

The program
A stunning view of two lush islands off the coast of Sainte-Marie, captured at sunset with reflections on the sand.

Martinique

Clear and warm water

The program
Scenic winter landscape of frozen lake and snow-covered mountains under clear blue sky.

Arctic Groenland

In the middle of the icebergs

The program
Stunning satellite view of Earth highlighting the Middle East and parts of Asia.

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Snorkel with wild animals

Explore inspirations, animals and destinations

Freediving travel team

Fred is a four-time World Champion in freediving, both in Variable Weight and Constant Weight disciplines. He has filmed and photographed most of the world’s greatest freediving champions in his signature style: using only natural light. A specialist in approaching and tagging large marine wildlife, he shares his deep passion for the underwater world with those who join him.
Yves Lefevre is a professional scuba diving instructor (BEES1) and an underwater cinematographer. He was among the first to film Great White Sharks without a cage and has worked with Commander Jacques Cousteau aboard the Calypso, Nicolas Hulot for Ushuaïa Nature, and Luc Besson during the production of The Big Blue. He will guide you while freediving to safely approach and observe large marine wildlife.

Experience and personal guidance

Meet Your Freediving Guide and travel designer

Romain Libet ice freediving in the mountains Romain Libet approaching seals while freediving Romain Libet practising underwater photography while freediving

Romain Libet

Freediving Instructor, Expedition Guide and Underwater Photographer

Romain began freediving at the age of eight and earned his first instructor qualification at eighteen. He has taught and guided in France, the Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand. His approach combines technical progression, marine wildlife encounters, underwater photography and long, relaxed immersions in carefully selected locations.

Small Groups

More flexibility, closer guidance and a more personal experience in the water.

Carefully Selected Locations

Destinations chosen for their marine life, seasonal conditions and exploration potential.

Progress Through Experience

Improve technique, confidence and ocean awareness while travelling and exploring.

Freediving and marine wildlife expeditions

Which Encounter Inspires You?

Choose the experience that draws you in. We then shape the destination, season and level of guidance around your project.

Freediving with whale sharks and sea lions in Mexico

Mexico

Matthew T Rader — Wikimedia Commons

Whale Sharks and Sea Lions

La Paz, Baja California Sur

Explore the Sea of Cortez and combine whale shark encounters with the sea lion colonies of Isla Espíritu Santo.

Best season
October to April
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Freediving among mobula rays in Baja California

Mexico

Agsftw — Wikimedia Commons

Mobula Ray Aggregations

La Paz and La Ventana

Search the open waters of the Sea of Cortez for large seasonal gatherings of mobula rays.

Best season
April to July
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Freediving with sperm whales in Dominica

Dominica

Gabriel Barathieu — Wikimedia Commons

Sperm Whales of Dominica

Caribbean coast

Join a small-group expedition focused on the resident sperm whale families found offshore.

Best season
November to May
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Freediving with humpback whales in Moorea

French Polynesia

National Marine Sanctuaries — Wikimedia Commons

Humpback Whales in Moorea

Moorea

Search for humpback whales along Moorea’s coast and enter the water when conditions allow.

Best season
August to October
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Freediving with orcas in Norway

Norway

NOAA Fisheries / SR3 / Vancouver Aquarium

Orcas Under Arctic Light

Northern fjords

Follow the herring migration and search for orcas and humpback whales in Norway’s northern fjords.

Best season
Late October to January
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Freediving with basking sharks in Scotland

Scotland

Chris Gotschalk — Wikimedia Commons

Basking Sharks of the Hebrides

Inner Hebrides

Explore Scotland’s wild islands in search of the second-largest fish in the world.

Best season
July to September
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Freediving with blue sharks in the Atlantic

United Kingdom

Diego Delso — Wikimedia Commons

Atlantic Blue Sharks

Cornwall

Head offshore for a pelagic day dedicated to encounters with blue sharks in clear Atlantic water.

Best season
June to October
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Freediving with whale sharks at Mafia Island

Tanzania

Feefiona123 — Wikimedia Commons

Whale Sharks of Mafia Island

Mafia Island

Search the coastal waters for whale sharks feeding near the surface around this quiet Tanzanian island.

Best season
October to February
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Freediving with whale sharks in Djibouti

Djibouti

Simon Pierce / Marine Megafauna Foundation

Whale Sharks of Djibouti

Gulf of Tadjoura

Explore the plankton-rich waters of the Gulf of Tadjoura during the seasonal presence of whale sharks.

Best season
November to January
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Freediving with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay

Maldives

Gordon Flood — Wikimedia Commons

Manta Rays at Hanifaru Bay

Baa Atoll

Visit Hanifaru Bay when currents concentrate plankton and attract large numbers of manta rays.

Best season
May to October
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Freediving with manta rays in Komodo

Indonesia

Wikimedia Commons

Freediving Komodo

Komodo National Park

Navigate between islands to explore reefs, current-swept channels and areas regularly visited by manta rays.

Best season
April to October
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Freediving in the sardine run at Moalboal

Philippines

TANAKA Juuyoh — Wikimedia Commons

The Moalboal Sardine Run

Moalboal, Cebu

Enter from shore and move through a vast school of sardines above Moalboal’s coastal drop-off.

Best season
Year-round
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Travel your way

Freediving Trip Formats

The format is adapted to your experience, objectives, preferred destination and available time.

Scheduled Small-Group Trips

Join a carefully designed departure focused on a destination, a season and a specific marine encounter.

Private Freediving Journeys

Travel with your partner, family or own group on dates and with a pace tailored to you.

Skills and Exploration

Combine coaching, depth sessions, marine wildlife, underwater photography and exploration during one journey.

Your next underwater journey

Design Your Freediving Adventure

Tell us what you would like to experience, your approximate dates and your freediving level. We will help you select the destination, season and format that best match your project.

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