Freediving Family Reunion:
Ice Diving and Sauna In Finland
What Are Freediving Family Reunions?
Freediving Family Retreats are our way of bringing the friends and family we meet at Deep Weeks together once again to use what we learned to have fun and dive together!
Each family retreat is a close knit and unique experience for those that join. Space is very limited at these events which opens us up to one of a kind opportunities to explore the world with friends.
Freediving Under The Ice
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of lake Iso-Melkutin in the south of Finland—an icy new environment for our freediving adventures. Dive into the cold, experience diving under ice, and share invigorating dives with fellow Deep Weekers. Here, the focus is on the collective experience, the sheer joy of diving, and the tranquility of the surroundings.
When you are feeling just a tad bit too chilly, we will have saunas set up, ready for you to warm up in before jumping back into the cold.
This retreat includes exclusive accommodation at a cozy lodge nestled on the peaceful shores of another close by lake. Wake up to breathtaking lake views, the soothing sounds of nature and even an ice plunge, if thats how you want to start the day!
The lodge is more than just a place to stay; it's a welcoming haven with saunas, hot tubs, a kitchen full of cooking utensils and more—a space to relax and rejuvenate or play a game of pool or foosball.
The Freediving Family Retreat is your exclusive opportunity to continue your freediving journey with those who've become a part of your freediving family. Dive into the heart of Finland's lakes, reconnect with familiar faces, and create new memories that you will carry with you for years to come. Your retreat package covers accommodation, select meals, transportation, and event arrangements, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable experience
Let’s go for a cheeky ice dive!
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The Activities
We are heading back to the frozen lakes of Finland for another amazing under ice experience that will absolutely become one of the highlights of your diving experience.
The first and last days (March 24th and 29th) are transfer days where no diving will take place but we will be getting together, getting on the same page and getting gear sorted!
We will be diving from the 25th to 28th with an experienced crew that are not only adept at running these types of events but are also avid ice divers and Finnish National Record holders themselves! We will work with them to dive safely under the ice on a track they have set up and prepared for us which includes entry and exit holes every 12.5m in the ice for both the diver and the safety, as well as a station for diving to 25m.
When you are ready to warm up, you can jump out of the water and head over to the wood fired tent saunas set up on the ice! Rinse and repeat!
In the evenings we will have free reign of the massive kitchen and can either cook as a whole crew or eat individually. It wouldn't be a Freediving Family event if we didn't throw in some flexibility!
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The Schedule
The schedule is pretty chill! As always, we have some activities you can participate in but you don’t have to if you aren’t feeling up to it!
- 0700 Morning Ice Dip 🥶 🥶 🥶 🥶
- 0800-900 Breakfast
- 930 Transport to the lake
- 1000-1600 Ice diving (small lunch/snacks on the lake, dry food with hot water +snacks)
- 1600 Back home/relax/
- 1800 Dinner
- 1900 Relaxing evening activities (gaming, hot tub/sauna, movie night, presentation, evening walk, etc)
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What Is Included and what Isnt
Included in the price of booking is the following:
- Accommodations, including sheets, lodge saunas, hot tub, pool/foosball/ping pong and full kitchen
- Transportation to and from Helsinki Airport (March 24th and March 29th) and to and from the ice diving location
- 4 sessions of 5ish hours of ice diving and sauna March 25-28
What is not included
- Meals and Groceries (you will have opportunities to go to the store)
- Underwater photographer
- Gear Rental
Meet Your Host
Join the Freediving Families static fanatic and Deep Week Manager Brandon Reed as he returns to the icy depths and maybe, just maybe, will jump into the ice this time without a wetsuit on!
Frequently Asked Q’s
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Unfortunately you have to have joined us for a Deep Week or one of our multi day events in Australia in the past to be able to join us at a Freediving Family Reunion.
We do this because, not to brag, but theres something special about our events that you just need to see to fully experience! But don’t worry, we will be running more and more reunions as we move ahead so you will have plenty of opportunities to join us in amazing places around the world.
In the mean time, check out our upcoming Deep Week dates by going to the Deep Week tab in our menu and join us for our next Deep Week!
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During our Family Reunions, we don’t offer certifications. You must be at least Wave 1 certified or the equivalent to be able to attend these events!
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Due to the unique nature of the events and how each one is individually planned, we are only able to transfer your deposit to a future Freediving Family Reunion and only if you have requested the deposit to be moved no closer than 8 weeks before the event begins.
In the event that you need to cancel your spot within 8 weeks of the event starting, we do charge a fee equal to the event deposit. Any balance remaining can be applied to a future Family Reunion.We cannot issue refunds.
For more info, check our terms of service.
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Unfortunately it’s not included. You can either bring your own gear from home or you will be able to rent gear from the local organizer. Use the contact form below for assistance with gear rental.
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The water will be just above freezing (duh!) so we recommend a custom fit 5mm wetsuit. This is to ensure that you dont have water leaking into your wetsuit! Bonus if your 5mm bottoms are farmer johns and include a chest piece.
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You can pay an initial deposit to secure your spot and later on pay the remainder balance.
With no deposit, there is no booking confirmed.
As soon as you book in, you will receive an email with a button that says “Pay Remainder Balance”. You can click that button anytime you like.
We ask the full payment to be covered six weeks before the start of the event.
You can also choose to pay in full.
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PayPal or credit card. Your transaction is secured.
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Nothing during the retreat is compulsory.
If you feel like you need some time to chill and relax by skipping a dive session or workshop or want to go out for dinner close by with a group of friends you made, then by all means do so!
With a smaller group, we have more flexibility to go off script but, as always, this is your vacation and you get to decide how you want to engage with it!
Pricing
Our retreat spots fill VERY quickly! So put a deposit down to reserve your spot before its gone!
$560 AUD
Pay Your Deposit
$1,740 AUD
Pay In Full
The price includes all training, setup, ride to and from Helsinki Airport and accommodation costs but does not include any flight travel or transport from other airports, meals or gear hire. To ensure your booking is confirmed, please provide a $560 AUD non-refundable deposit. The remaining amount can be paid 8 weeks prior to the Family Reunion. Your transaction is secure through Stripe. Terms of Service.