Set sail on your private catamaran…
Explore the magic of Ningaloo Reef whilst challenging the mind and adapting your body to the elements of the sea. On this five day expedition you will partake in a freedive course tailored to suit you. Each day will involve elements of the freedive Course from theory, practical breathing and relaxation exercises, in water static and depth training. The course will be intertwined with the adventure of sailing and exploring the remote surroundings you will call home each day. There is no better way to jump into the world of freediving than immersing yourself completely and not to mention amongst a pristine World Heritage listed coral reef ecosystem.
This is an expedition not for the faint hearted. You will be exposed to natures elements from sunrise to sunset. Sun, wind, swell. The ocean forever humbling us. Every day is ruled by mother nature, if you’re up to embracing the elements of the sea, then you’ll be sure to reap all the benefits this trip has to offer. Be ready to push yourself. Be ready for adventure. I can assure you will be hitting the pillow each night with a full belly, happy mind and heavy body from the days water drenched activities. If you’re up for the expedition of a lifetime, we would LOVE to have you on board with us.
Meet the Ningaloo Reef
World Heritage Listed in 2011, Ningaloo Reef will blow you away with the life that lives beneath the surface. Where the back of the reef boasts a mega fauna highway of manta rays, whales, sharks and more, the lagoon is a sanctuary for turtles, dugongs, rays, dolphins and of course abundant fish and coral species. If the turquoise blues aren’t enough to make you squeal, when you put your mask and snorkel on for the first time and peak below, I can assure you will fall in love just like I did.
What’s Included:
Pre departure pool day to get you acquainted with your gear and introduce you to the world of pool freediving!
4 Nights/ 5 Days Accomodation onboard a casual luxury 38ft Leopard Catamaran
Beginner or Advanced Freediver Course which includes certification, boat fees, instructor fees, photos and videos
Your private freedive instructors guiding you every step of the way
Three nutritious meals a day tailored to your individual diet, including herbal tea, coffee and fresh drinking water, fresh fruit and snacks daily.
Breath work and mindfulness
Yoga & freedive specific stretching exercises
Freedive Line Training & Fun Dives / Snorkelling
Exploring the remote coastline of Ningaloo Reef
Time to relax and explore the surroundings
Transfers from your accomodation to the vessel on departure and return dates
Photographs of your unforgettable journey to take home
Liv For The Sea goody bag with some special eco conscious surprises
ITINERARY
Keeping in mind that each day can change due to weather and ability to reach locations to explore, dive and sail..
PRE DEPARTURE DAY
Pool session at local pool 2-6pm
Pre departure dinner & early night!
DAY ONE
Sunrise embark vessel, safety induction
Open Water Dive 1 at Lighthouse Bay
Sail to west side / whale watching / Lunch
Sunset & dinner in lagoon
DAY TWO
Sunrise breath work and meditation
Breakfast
Open Water Dive 2
Lunch
Lagoon snorkel / rest
Dinner
DAY THREE
Sunrise stretch and meditation
Breakfast
Open Water Dive 3
Lunch
Sail / back of reef dive
Lagoon for afternoon
Dinner
DAY FOUR
Sunrise swim!
Breakfast
Lagoon snorkel / back of reef dive
Sail & Lunch
Final line dive Lighthouse Bay
Sunset & Celebratory Dinner
DAY FIVE
Sunrise breath session
Breakfast
Begin journey back to the marina - Disembark around midday in Exmouth
ACCOMODATION
Call this exclusive intimate 38ft Catamaran home for the duration of your stay. With all the modern comforts of a home you can enjoy a refreshing balance of sailing performance and comfort.
There are three double cabins available for guests, serviced by a shared ensuite. Upstairs you’ll find the kitchen galley and spacious saloon where the daily adventures will be shared over yummy food and laughs.
The back deck hosts an outdoor booth arrangement and the captains wheel house, from there you can move forward onto the trampoline at the bow where you’ll find the best seat in the house. The Catamaran tows it’s own dinghy that allows guests to explore the heavenly beaches at anchorage.
If you are travelling solo you will be sharing a double cabin with another fellow ocean lover. The bed will be arranged so you both have your own bedding. The rooms are generous with plenty of space for your own nook, just keep in mind it is a boat so naturally life is cosy!
BEGINNER FREEDIVER
Imagine having a Freedive Instructor at your disposal for five days. Imagine what you could achieve! Are you new to the world of Freediving? Or are you already comfortable in the water and want to learn more about the safety, buddying and physiology behind Freediving? There is no better way than immersing yourself completely. The certification you can obtain at the end of the course is simply an individual achievement. It is not essential to pass the requirements to reap the magic benefits freediving has to offer. I am a strong believer in pursuing your own individual goals and if that finds you passing all requirements then that’s an added bonus!
Advanced FREEDIVER TRAINING
Are you already a certified Freediver? Want to gain your advanced certification or just join for some training. Take yourself on an inward journey, master your current skills or gain more confidence with depth. This expedition will be tailored to your current skill level. Individual goals will be set at the beginning of the trip so you have something to work towards. Daily training will involve class based theory, practical breathing exercises and in water dives. Take this opportunity to delve deep into the life of a Freediver. Sleep, eat, breath and move for your body. Discover your pure potential that lies within!
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
DATES:
July 29th - August 2nd- 1 Spot Left
August 13th - 17th - 1 Spot Left
August 28th - Sep 1st - 1 Spot Left
Sep 12th - 16th - 3 Spots Left
faq’s
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We will access the Ningaloo Reef via Exmouth, WA. You can fly from Perth to Learmonth, or Melbourne to Learmonth airport and then a bus transfer from Learmonth airport will take you to your accommodation in Exmouth, about 20 minutes away. Alternatively you can drive! It is approximately a 13 hr drive from Perth to Exmouth. Or 8 hours from Broome to Exmouth.
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We will collect you and transfer you from your accomodation to the boat before and after your trip. If you choose to stay and explore Exmouth and the North West Cape the best option is to hire a car so you can explore some of the nearby beaches and National Park.
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There is so much to see and do! If you have time, we recommend spending at least few days after the trip exploring the cape range, the national park, local beaches and experiencing the live music in town.
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If you are just coming for the freedive expedition, please allow one night prior to our departure to ensure you make it on time and partake in our pool session which will be held the day before our departure. If you book a late afternoon or evening flight on the last day of the trip this will be enough time to get you back to town and to the airport.
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Accommodation on the vessel is very comfortable and cosy! It is a 11.5m catamaran, described as casual luxury on the sea! The bedrooms are spacious with room to sit up and read on your bed, a window to watch the sunrise and closets for clothes and bags. The bathrooms are clean but small with shower, toilet and a basin. There is shared living spaces inside and out. With plenty of bow space to lay out in the sun and relax.
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For sure! We can drop you off at nearby beaches to ground your sea legs. However the majority of your trip will be spent on your floating home.
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You will rise and fall to the setting sun on the boat, this means rain hail or shine we are living on the water which is usually not calm like a lake. The boat will rock you to sleep and we can catch some speed once we head out sailing. Sea sickness is a pretty normal thing, if you’re worried, pack some seasickness tablets, we will do our best to accomodate your woozy needs if it comes to this! Don’t let this stop you, we spend a lot of our time within the lagoon which is protected from swell.
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Unfortunately not..
The West Coast of Australia is known for its wind and wild seas and cloudless skies. We will typically enjoy some windy days on the reef which is always a great excuse to get our sail up and fly across the oceans surface. The Ningaloo Reef sits on the west coast of the North West Cape and commonly experiences glassy mornings and onshore afternoons. You will learn to embrace this and enjoy all the elements of living on the sea! -
You will need to be equipped with boat life attire! What does this mean you ask? Comfy clothes for all the elements!
A pair of long comfy pants and a jumper for the evenings of lounging and rising to the early sun
Pack a wind proof jacket so you can embrace the elements
Sun protection, long sleeves, hat, sarongs, sunglasses etc
Yoga/ meditation clothes
Book, your items for relaxation
Bathers - obviously!!
Any food, treats, dietary supplements etc to keep your belly and mind happy!
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If you don’t own any snorkelling or dive gear that is ok we provide, masks and snorkels, weight belts and weights, and some fins if you are the correct shoe size!
For wetsuits and fins we will point you in the right direction to either hire or purchase for pretty much the same price! -
Diving with your own gear is always more comfy and effective, so if you love what you currently use, please bring it!
Mask & snorkel
Fins
Weight belt (if you have weights and you’re driving in, please bring them!)
Wetsuit, 3 - 5mm will be great.
Hood & socks if you have them
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We love that you’re an independent traveller like us! Good for you!! Boat life is intimate as it is and the accommodation is set up as double cabins so ideally if you know someone to join you, this will be more comfortable. However if you are on your own and we have another single traveller we can introduce you to each other prior to the trip so it’s not a full on sleeping buddy surprise! All bedding will ensure each individual has their own blanket and sheets to avoid doona stealing scenarios ;) The rooms are spacious however keep in mind it is a boat, not a house.
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Yes! We have a specific facebook group for our Expeditioners where we share travel hacks, how to prepare your bod, where to book accomodation and so on! You are in good hands.
TESTIMONIALS
“Had the most sensational experience with Liv for The Sea. Liv & Georgie make the perfect team - supporting everyone so lovingly for their introduction to free diving - we were absolutely spoilt with weather, and were fortunate enough to have some incredible encounters with whales, dolphins & other marine life ! The girls catered for us in all ways - making boat life as comfy as possible and ensuring our bellies were always full with delicious food. Couldn’t recommend this trip more, I’ve received way more than my moneys worth. Thank you girls & the grooviest skipper ! See you for Wave 2 !!!!!” - Gemma
“I had the best week of my life learning free diving techniques and achieving wave 1 accreditation. Who would have thought I would ascent 17m into the blue to whale song. Did I mention I was 57 and shared this fantastic life experience with my 26 yo daughter? Our instructors were the knowledgeable and truly beautiful - Liv and Georgie looked after us with theory, diving techniques, restaurant quality food, good company and so many laughs. We were captained by Flo who entertained us with a happiness always in his voice - not to mention his rapping skill and introducing us to Dingo Sungod. Our fellow divers shared such a love of the ocean and great outlooks on life. We had so much fun together and we laughed ourselves to tears. So many sweet girls now friends. The perfect weather over 5 days topped off our encounters with hundreds of tail slapping and breeching humpbacks, sharks, mantas, rays, squid, jellies, coral and thousands of tropical fish. I recommend this amazing trip to all with a love of the ocean. I continue to be in awe of what we achieved on this week at Ningaloo as I recount my memories.” - Julie
“The trip of a lifetime, impossible to put into words. Absolutely the best value for money experience you’ll find, this expedition is one of a kind. Liv and Georgie have really created something special with Liv for the Sea. We had the most perfect five days out on the water learning how to freedive. Liv and Georgie were the most patient, supportive and inspiring instructors that helped all of us reach our individual goals. I didn’t expect to love freediving down the line as much as I did, but I felt so safe and secure with Georgie and Liv by my side. Pure bliss to float out in the deep blue watching the sunbeams dance down to all the creatures below. My favourite part was using my new diving skills to explore the beautiful coral reef and live out my wildest mermaid dreams. The real magic was being out on the water surrounded by the best group of people, bought together by a common love and adoration for the ocean. We were serenaded underwater and endlessly entertained by hundreds of whales as they made their migration north with their curious new calves. We had the most insane weather and glassy conditions that made life on the cat a dream. We met so many sharks (my first hammer, tiger, bronzie, lemon and shovel nose!), heaps of turtles and were surprised on the line by a manta emerging from the blue. I got to SUP with dolphins at sunset and watch the reef wake up under me at sunrise. The froth onboard was contagious - so grateful to everyone, especially my mum for sharing this with experience with me. Once in a (super) blue moon kinda thing, quite literally.” - Grace
“I cannot speak highly enough of Liv and her crew, (Sandy and Flo). From the minute we met Liv we felt at home and inspired. Her love for the sea is infectious, making it even more special to be living above it. Freediving is an extreme sport and it can be scary. Liv always knew when to push and when to celebrate and I think that is what makes her the amazing instructor that she is. To sum up the experience, we met amazing people, had deep chats, watched incredible sunsets, ate and lived like queens and got to know ourselves better. Absolutely life changing.” - Tina
“Diving into the world of freediving on this trip has been an absolute game-changer. From a curious beginner, the expert guidance and immersive experience transformed me into a lifelong enthusiast. Liv and Georgie's passion is infectious, their knowledge unmatched, and their patience unwavering as they nurtured my skills and confidence in the water. They masterfully coaxed us to test our limits in a way that felt safe, secure and uplifting. Each dive was a life lesson, discovering a new sense of freedom. The camaraderie with our crew added an extra layer of joy to every session – cheering and celebrating our milestones together. Liv and Georgie, you rockstars, you've ignited a blazing passion to 'Liv for the Sea'. This trip was more than just a freediving course; it's a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and forging a deeper connection with the ocean. I'm forever grateful for this transformative experience that has not only taught me how to dive, but also how to truly live.” - Linda
“Liv has created the most phenomenal experience in one of the most incredible places in the world! Liv was the perfect guide. She provided us with so much support, safety and encouragement while learning to dive. She has a very personable and effortless way of teaching, her love of the ocean and life is truely inspiring.Onboard I felt completely looked after by Liv, Flo and Sandy. Food was amazing! The whole trip felt extremely balanced and catered to how we were feeling and our goals for the day. I came away from my time onboard feeling proud, strong, connected and extremely grateful. Cannot recommend this experience enough.” - Abby
“The experience of a lifetime and a true expedition. With an array of ages and various levels of freediving experience to cater to, Liv and Georgie ensured that every individual had the most memorable time possible. Every day brought spectacular marine interactions, both above and below the surface, delicious food and new adventures. We have all left with so many amazing memories and a boatload of new friends. If you love the ocean and are looking for something really unique this trip is a must. Highly recommend!” - Bianca
“I had the most amazing time freediving and sailing the magical Ningaloo over 5 days. The views of the ocean and sky out at sea were mesmerising and we saw so many whales and dolphins every day I lost count. They made the most delicious plant based meals for me which I appreciated so much being the only vegan onboard. They helped me reach depths I didn’t think possible both out on the line and within myself - I could not have asked for more supportive or knowledgeable teachers to guide me on this journey. I left rejuvenated, with a deeper connection to the ocean, and my cup overflowing. Thank you Liv, Georgie and Flo!” - Yen
“How do I even start? The Expedition was so much more than I could've possibly expected. We got to experience all the magic the Ningaloo Reef has to offer and were able to challenge and push ourselves beyond what I ever thought I was capable to do. Liv is an amazing instructor who tailors everything to your goals with freediving. Liv and her wonderful crew give you an experience which feels like a holiday on the catamaran, with great food, lovely hospitality, and after five days you feel like a kind of family. I will never forget this experience. But moreover I will never forget the people and all those sunrises and sunsets we spent together with cups of tea laughing at the events of the day. Thanks Liv!” - Rachel
“Liv is one of the most genuine, down to earth and infectiously happy people anyone would have the pleasure to meet with an immeasurable amount of love and knowledge for the ocean. Her dive course felt like a vacation where she instilled her knowledge to us, rather than putting us through a course. The entire crew were great characters that had an innate ability to make you feel more than welcome on board their vessel. It was just a bunch of mates diving, sailing and enjoying the hell out of the ocean.” - Max
“What a truly phenomenal experience! Cannot speak highly enough of the amazing Liv and the crew she had with her! Their passion for the ocean was inspiring!! The 5 days went by so fast because it was just so much fun and so fulfilling. I personally experienced the most incredible motions! Being well out of my comfort zone in the open and deep water, Liv made the environment feel safer than I could have ever imagined and excited to continue being in such conditions. If you’re looking for some personal growth or just some general ocean fun, this woman will take you on an epic journey! My mind, body and soul felt this trip like no other! The appreciation I have for the ocean and the ecosystems/wildlife within it has grown so much! Thank you Liv for such a pure and joyful trip! Cannot wait to do it again!!!” - Tallara
