Arctic diving, marine life & wildlife expedition
For the experienced dry-suit diver, the submarine ecosystems of the far north present a wild & undiscovered realm. This is a challenging & ever changing world of blue sculpted ice, Arctic marine wildlife & the chance to dive where few have dived before.
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Antarctic diving expedition
This dedicated Antarctic expedition offers above and below the water insights into the white continent, which few have been privileged to experience. A true adventure for divers and non-divers alike.
Divers on this voyage will enjoy guidance from an onboard team of diving professionals who are pioneers in polar diving, 2009 leaders included:
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Family Friendly Dahab
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Beach and diving holiday in Sardinia, Italy
Have a magical time breathing underwater in clear and colourful water in the amazing landscape of Sardinia
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Dahab for Singles
Facilities include a CDWS certified PADI 5 Star & IANTD Dive club, yoga and massage therapy room and our unrivalled swimming pool, pool bar and desert gardens. We also offer guests free Wi-Fi internet access. Our restaurant and pool bar offers a varied menu of both Middle Eastern and western cuisine. Our pool is situated in a stunning mountain setting surrounded by lush gardens. Diving, snorkelling, massage and yoga are offered on request.
Dahab - No single supplement:Singles Special: 2nd week of every month we offer “no single supplement” on accommodation, saving single travellers £50.
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South Africa Diving Holiday & Safari
KwaZulu Natal - This trip can be arranged at any time and can be tailored to fit your own unique requirements, interests and budget.
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What better way to treat yourself to an action-packed reef & shark scuba-diving and wildlife safari extravaganza in the glorious and diverse KwaZulu Natal? Starting with diving in Sodwana Bay, South Africa's diving Mecca and marine reserve within the World Heritage Site St Lucia Wetland Park. Followed by diving on Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks, described by Jacques Cousteau as the best shark diving site in the world, and the icing on the cake a wildlife safari in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park. |
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Mozambique Diving Holiday
The exclusive beachside Guludo Lodge is a true example of where bush meets beach. Not only a wide range of dive sites on highly diverse reefs, but also have elephants feeding off mango trees just metres from the ocean and further inland the Big 5 roaming.
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Guludo Lodge is set on possibly the best beach in the whole of northern Mozambique - an 8-miles stretch of virgin beach. Its tranquil bay is surrounded by pristine coral reefs. Although the reefs are virtually unexplored, indicators are that they host some of the richest coral biodiversity in the Indian Ocean. Guludo Luxury Tented Camp is design by award-winning architects, who successfully created a unique and luxurious Northern Mozambican village feel. |
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Mafia Island and Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania
This itinerary combines a four night safari in the stunning Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, with six nights on the Mafia Archipelago which is a diver’s paradise. Mafia is also rich in traditional Swahili village culture.
| The Mafia Islands lie quietly in the Indian Ocean, just forty minutes flight from Dar es Salaam. Virtually unknown, these islands make up the most beautiful archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Covered in rich rainforest, thick grasslands and big baobabs, the islands are dotted with tiny villages and surrounded by barrier reefs. Much of Mafia Island itself is a Marine Park and its protected bio-diversity is fascinating to explore, from snorkelling and scuba diving to coastal forest walks and bird watching. Read more . . . |
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Mozambique Luxury Beach and Scuba Diving Holiday
A unique 'beach & bush' lodge situated on the breathtakingly beautiful Baixo do Pinda Peninsula in Northern Mozambique. The lodge comprises 12 luxury chalets set amongst tropical private beaches, offering world class diving and surrounded by unspoiled African bush.
| The activity centre has a fully equipped dive centre with its own reception and lounge, a separate classroom for teaching and education, a dressing area with closets and shower facilities. The lodge offers rental of diving gear and dive tanks, all PADI dive courses and most PADI specialties. Fully kitted dive boats (tailor built dhows) with radio, GPS and emergency kits. Experienced dive instructors are available at all times to accommodate all levels of training and dive groups. Read more . . . |
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Mafia Island Scuba Diving
Mafia Island is Tanzania’s first Marine Park and is a great place to escape and unwind. Stay in either Pole Pole’s luxury bungalows or Chole Mjini’s unique treehouses and enjoy pristine white beaches, friendly people, fabulous diving and great food.
| The Mafia Archipelago, Tanzania's first Marine Park, comprises of a number of islands and uninhabited coral atolls and is known for its diverse and spectacular natural environment. Its tropical environment offers white beaches, superb coral reefs, mangroves and lush vegetation. Monkeys, small antelopes, wild pigs, lemurs and dwarf hippos live on the islands and they are a breeding ground for giant turtles. Mafia Island is a real paradise for nature lovers and the perfect place to completely relax and unwind. Read more . . . |
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Seychelles - Whale Shark Conservation
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Whale Shark conservation field expertise: The whale shark conservation trips will be led by Charlotte Caffrey, Marine Scientist and Director of our Company, and all trips supported by the on-location specialists. Inspiring talks will provide an insight into whale shark monitoring and an understanding of their biology. |
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Thailand - Whale Shark scuba diving holiday
| Our beach resort has long been regarded as one of Asia's finest eco-resorts. Established 16 years ago, it is the only resort located next to a spectacular uninhabited 10km beach and private bay on the island of Koh Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Island). The area remains one of the last unspoiled coastal areas in Thailand affording guests an experience that is both unique and completely in touch with nature. Read more . . . | |
Mozambique - Whale Shark Research
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Volunteer in Mozambique on this Marine Conservation Project and help with hands-on whale shark research, coral reef monitoring, humpbacked whale monitoring and turtle monitoring and explore one of Africa's best scuba diving destinations. Monitor whale shark or bottlenose dolphin numbers and behavior, as well as loggerhead turtle nesting activity and coral reef condition. Read more . . . |
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Ningaloo Reef Snorkelling Tour, Western Australia
| Few snorkelling experiences compare with swimming alongside a whale shark, the biggest fish in the sea, on the stunning Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Specialising in whale shark snorkel adventures, we operate the tours between April and early July out of Exmouth on Ningaloo Reef, one of the few easily accessible places in the world where whale sharks appear in large numbers at predictable times. Read more . . . |
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Liveaboard Sailing Holiday in Greece
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Liveaboard Photography Diving Holiday in Greece
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Scuba diving and tour in Cuba
These holidays take you to the Pearl of The Caribbean with the best individual programs for scuba diving & traveling over the island available to experience Cuban nature & culture.
Note: For US citizens we have special authorization from the Ministry of Tourism in Havana to book tailor made itineraries and accommodations.
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The program is for couples, diving honeymoon, families, friends traveling as a group and single travellers. Alternative beach accommodations & diving locations are e.g. at Isla de Juventud, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cayo Ensenachos (the most exclusive key of Cuba), Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo las Brujas. |
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Marine conservation in Belize
Diving and marine conservation trips to Belize with a difference. The trips are focused on the environment and also on the people that go on them. Small groups only and a variety of ages. 1 week to 3 month trips available.
| Non intensive, fun, all inclusive marine conservation trips to Belize in the Caribbean. This is a diving and snorkeling paradise. Spend your time on a remote island in the Caribbean, no other dive boats, choose where you want to go, discover new sites, dive when you want to and one of the best places in the world to dive. Read more . . . |
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Sulawesi diving resort, Indonesia
Well travelled divers, who have visited famous dive destinations all over the world, frequently tell us they have never seen such a vast, pristine and enjoyable reef area. There are literally hundreds of world class dive sites, many still unexplored.
| The resort itself is situated on a small island locally called Onemobaa. Our island is beside Tomia Island, one of four major islands covering an area of 821 sq. km. Our beautiful Sulawesi diving resort is built directly at the seaside, with all bungalows spaced along our exquisite beach. The main Loungehouse contains all the common guest facilities such as the dive centre (with separate equipment and camera room that offers both 220v and 110v charging stations and much more). Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation holiday in Thailand
You will have the chance to join a local marine conservation project on the island of Koh Tao, learning about coral reefs and taking part in reef check dives and a range of other local environmental projects.
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You will learn how to perform underwater reef surveys and then help with data collection. This will give you to opportunity to gain knowledge about coral reefs and their inhabitants and you will learn how to identify different fish species and types of coral. You will gain experience working with equipment underwater and also develop your buoyancy and navigation skills. |
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South Africa diving holiday & safari
Travel by car along the Indian Ocean coastline in KwaZulu Natal. The trip offers the dramatic scenery of Oribi Gorge and Hluhluwe National Park. If you wish, take in a few dives at the world famous Aliwal Shoal.
| What better way to treat yourself to an action-packed reef & shark scuba-diving and wildlife safari extravaganza in the glorious and diverse KwaZulu Natal? Starting with diving in Sodwana Bay, South Africa's diving Mecca and marine reserve within the World Heritage Site St Lucia Wetland Park. Followed by diving on Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks, described by Jacques Cousteau as the best shark diving site in the world, and the icing on the cake a wildlife safari in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park. Read more . . . |
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Diving in the Red Sea & Pyramid tour
The Red Sea is regarded as one of the best dive locations in the world - whether you are a complete novice or an experienced diver its only hours away - via Cairo - with a stop off at the world famous Pyramids at Giza!
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Philippines island hopping & diving holiday
An exceptional island-hopping adventure from one palm-fringed tropical island to another. This tour takes in the magnificent Apo reef and culminates in Coron to snorkel or dive on a fleet of Japanese shipwrecks and kayak around towering limestone islands.
| Explore some of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world by traditional outrigger “banca” and flamboyant “jeepneys”. With more than 7,000 islands of lush tropical greenery and ringed with unspoiled beaches experience the beauty of the Philippine Islands as you hop from one Robinson Crusoe hideaway to the next. Read more . . . |
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Diving & mountain biking in Vietnam
Highlights - adventure travel off the beaten track, mountain biking, kayaking, colourful ethnic culture, natural scenery, remote ethnic markets, homestays in stilt houses, boat cruises, scuba diving.
| The first part of this tour is based in the North, where you'll visit Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa. From there, you travel to Nha Trang to a small, secluded beach resort for diving and a beach holiday. The active elements of the tour include biking, kayaking and scuba diving. Where necessary, you'll have an experienced professional guide, and interact with Vietnamese people in cities and towns, and ethnic minority communities in Sapa. Read more . . . |
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Sinai camel safari & dive holiday
Our Egyptian Camel Dive Safari is an opportunity to totally escape from the mainstream commercialised resorts and to experience some of the best diving the Red Sea (gulf of Aqaba) has to offer. The trip combines a few days diving in the relaxed village-style resort of Dahab, with a 3-day camel safari up the coast to Ras Abu Gallum where you can dive some fabulous remote sites and escape the Red Sea crowds in the company of the local Bedouin.
| 5 nights are spent based in Dahab - a small resort in the Sinai region of Egypt. The resort has a local village-style atmosphere with some great Bedouin style restaurants on the sea front and a fascinating selection of local shops and bazaars. Dahab has some fabulous dive sites on offer including the famous 'Blue Hole', before heading north on the Camels to dive the pristine reefs further up the coast. Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation expedition in Mexico
This expedition offers expedition members the chance to contribute to conservation by immersing themselves in one of the world's few remaining truly pristine environments, learn to dive or brush up on dive skills and assess the health of the second largest coral reef system in the world, collecting crucial data on the coral reef in the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve to help conserve this environment.
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You will be living on a deserted beach and contributing to conservation by increasing your personal knowledge of the tropical marine environment, its importance, the threats to it and helping to increase both local and global knowledge and awareness through working on marine and coral identification programmes, using a number of different techniques. |
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Mexico divemaster internship
Study marine conservation, develop leadership skills, train to be a PADI divemaster and enter the scuba diving and / or marine conservation industry. This 20 week traineeship starts with a 10 week expedition to develop your understanding of marine conservation and to further or establish your scuba diving skills.
| Developing your personnel management, leadership, marine conservation and scuba diving skills. Living and working on a remote jungle base with incredible wildlife; waking up to the deserted white-sand beach and turquoise Caribbean sea; learning about the reef and how to identify the fish or coral you see; participating in monitoring dives to explore different sites along the coast; being the only people diving in the biosphere reserve surveying the deserted reefs under our special research permit. Read more . . . |
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Yoga & diving holiday, Egypt
This yoga diving course is completely unique and the first of its kind in the world. Led by the pioneers of yoga diving, Monica Farrell and Barbara Gordon, the week will give you an introduction to yoga and diving with a yogic approach to the latter. It is suitable for everybody - divers and non-divers, experienced Yoga practitioners and beginners in both fields.
| Divers unfamiliar with yoga learn to integrate a meditative, holistic attitude into the enjoyment of diving. Our activities focus on experiencing the stillness and beauty of the reef ecosystem in a respectful, gentle way. Dives are conducted in small groups with the emphasis on understanding nature and our impact on the reef ecosystem. Meditation and visualization techniques aid in the improvement of dive skills for both beginners and advanced divers. Read more . . . |
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Diving holiday in Fiji
Unwind on the pristine beaches of the Mamanuca Islands where you can dive and snorkel and learn about the local customs and traditions. Heading north, enjoy the remote, untouched villages on Taveuni for walking and village visits.
| This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis. Read more . . . |
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Yoga and diving in the Red Sea
Visit one of Egypt's forgotten treasures for daily yoga and relaxing on the beach, Mount Sinai, diving the second most extensive reef system in the world, camel trekking or Arabian horse riding in the desert and local Bedouin culture.
| This eight-day yoga holiday is set in the remote idyll of Dahab, an oasis on the Red Sea coast. One of Egypt's forgotten treasures, Dahab overlooks a necklace of coral reefs - the second most extensive reef system in the world. Year-round warm water has developed a fantastic ecosystem where tiny clown fish play and elegant rays glide. Read more . . . |
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Kosrae scuba diving resort in Micronesia
This, with Micronesia Eco Divers, is a PADI International Resort. We offer PADI courses from Open Water to Dive Master. We have diving gears for rental and diving repair services. We dive all around the island with our two diving boats.
| The resort, constructed with advice from ecological experts, consists of six beachside wooden cottages, located just a few minutes walk from the famous Lelu ruins and five minutes drive from Tofol city center and administrative offices. Rest and relax in our beachside cottages, in the shade and arresting beauty of the incredible mangrove trees. The mangrove channels are rife with fish and crab and you can stroll right down the mangrove walkway to eat at our waterfront restaurant. Read more . . . |
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Cote d Azur scuba diving holidays in France
A range of diving trips in the Cote d Azur for all levels from those learning to dive to experienced divers. Enjoy fantastic diving and explore the highlights of this magnificent stretch of coastline such as Monaco, Nice, Cannes and St Tropez.
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Learn to dive week in the Cote d'Azur: You will learn to dive in small groups (an absolute maximum of four students to one instructor) in beautiful surroundings. Confined water sessions will be conducted on a beach on the Cap D'Antibes, and your Open Water dives will be conducted off the sites around the Cap and La Fourmigue, the lighthouse in the bay of Golfe Juan. All of these sites are well adapted to training as they have large rocky plateaux in shallow depths for exercises. |
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For experienced divers and recently qualified alike: Antibes and Juan Les Pins have much to offer. The dive sites are rock and reef and depth ranges between 6 and 60 metres. The topography is stunning: drop offs, swim throughs, canyons and deep pinnacles. Highlights include a wonderful swim though cavern totally carpeted in colourful sponge and anemones and home to a statue of Commandant Yves Le Prieur (inventor of the first autonomous breathing apparatus) and the endless vertical walls of L’Enfer de Dante. |
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Scuba Diving La Londe Les Maures & Port Cros Marine Reserve: For all levels of diver, La Londe Les Maures has much to offer. Port Cros Marine Reserve is one of the oldest and most established in the Mediterannean. Many of our clients are simply blown away by the quality of the diving here which is extremely rich and diverse in life. Schools of 300 plus Barracuda, two metre long Grouper and crystal clear water await you, plus for the more experienced some of the best known wrecks in the French Med. |
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Tobago marine conservation project
Are you looking for an adventurous trip with a purpose, or on a gap year or career break? If you want to make a difference in some of the world’s most important conservation areas - and in community projects - then volunteer trips are for you! Volunteers tend to have a sense of adventure, and come from a range of different backgrounds and from all over the world.
| Expedition life on the Tobago project is pretty hard work but an extremely satisfying experience. It's the kind of place where you'll get to know people really well, whether it's local scholars or international volunteers – it’s a place where you'll make life-long friendships. Read more . . . |
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Turtle volunteering on Perhentian Island, Malaysia
Turtle track and nest survey, beach walking, mangrove planting, local school visit, conservation centre visits and talks, snorkelling, turtle conservation and the option to scuba dive.
| Green turtles are in dire need of our help, especially in Terengganu, Malaysia where all 4 marine turtles nest but three of them - the Hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Leatherbacks - are almost locally extinct. The populations of green turtles in the area have also decreased by 80% in little over 50 years. Turtles in this part of the world need your help. Now, you can join the Great Turtle Project for 2 weeks in Malaysia and experience for yourself life as a sea turtle conservationist, tracking turtles on kilometres of untouched beaches off mainland Terengganu, north east Malaysia. Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation in Cambodia
Work aboard, volunteering in Cambodia assisting with marine conservation and helping the local communities that depend on coral reefs and other marine resources for their livelihood. You will join the 1st phase of a long-term project and contribute to pioneering research!
| This expedition site is based on the island of Koh Rong at a secluded dive centre, which offers all the facilities and equipment needed to provide volunteers with a fantastic expedition experience! The site is charmingly rustic and on a pier. Koh Rong is about 44 km off the coast of Sihanoukville, and is 78 sq km. The island has been described as the most stunning islands of the Kompong Som region with white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise water surrounding the tropical island. Read more . . . |
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Boutique hotel in Dahab, Egypt
With uninterrupted sea view from every bed and a private balcony or terrace in every room, this intimate design hotel is the perfect break from everyday life. The hotel is inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Red Sea.
| The incredible Red Sea underwater world has attracted divers for decades. During a week in Boutique accommodation by the Red Sea coast you have the chance to get your PADI Open Water course - or maybe improve your skills with the Advanced Open Water course. Other courses as well as guided dives are available upon request. Read more . . . |
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Dominica ecolodge holiday
Welcome to our small multiple award winning eco lodge in a lush rainforest valley in unspoilt eastern Dominica, with pristine rivers and a backdrop of rainforest mountain. We offer secluded self-contained wooden cottages (sleep 2-3), forest retreat cabins & houses (sleeps 2-3), dormitory accommodation and secluded camping plots and hammock space.
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Dominica is one of the top dive sites in the world and diving or snorkelling are definitely the best ways to appreciate the full glory of our waters, both sea and river! Full professional PADI courses are available, at all levels, with qualified instructors, using modern and well-maintained equipment. |
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Southern Leyte beach resort in the Philippines
An ideal base for scuba diving, whale shark watching, sailing, kayaking and snorkeling on pristine reefs and exploring deserted beaches, the Castle hotel provides the comforts of home, superb cuisine, unrivalled service, and a stunning, tranquil beach location.
| Scuba divers and snorkelers will not find more pristine coral reefs anywhere and there is a huge variety of marine life from pygmy seahorses to whale sharks. The hotel has its own sailing boat and kayak, which are great ways to explore the bay and wonderful coastline. The whole area abounds with natural beauty and offers caves, waterfalls, mountain walks, deserted beaches and historic sites. Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation volunteering in the Maldives
This scuba diving voluntourism project will take you to the beautiful 26 coral atolls that make up the Republic of Maldives. There you will help marine biologists study and protect its spectacular coral reefs and resident whale shark population.
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All this because the Maldives government identified a need for further research and monitoring work as far back as 1997. Biosphere Expeditions is addressing this need with your help and will train you as a Reef Check EcoDiver. With this qualification you will then gather important reef and whale shark data and you will also be eligible to apply for PADI or NAUI Reef Check Speciality Course certification after the expedition. All the course materials and the certification as a Reef Check EcoDiver are part of your expedition contribution. |
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Pom Pom Island resort in Borneo
Beautiful paradise eco-friendly island resort offering chance for complete tranquillity in luxury beach and water villas. It's the perfect place for couples on a romantic break and is ideal for honeymooners. PADI dive centre offers dive packages and the opportunity to learn diving or snorkelling.
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Surrounded by 6 islands, we are ideally placed for all keen divers to explore our sites and search for famous rare species of fish and enjoy “Muck Diving”. We were authorized as a PADI Dive centre in 2008, which is run by professional, friendly and caring local and international staff. Our goal is to make your diving as effortless and enjoyable as possible. This is an ideal chance to learn to dive in perfect conditions, with instructors who are patient and have ample time to teach you without rushing. |
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Central Andros Island beach resort, Bahamas
All inclusive beachfront cottages just a few steps from the ocean. With plenty of activities including Scuba or snorkeling lessons, kayaks, bikes, nature trails, Escape Sailboat, hot tub on the beach, and solarium. The Bahamas Andros Barrier Reef is the third longest and one of the most unexplored reef systems in the world.
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The dive boats go out twice a day for a 2 tank am dive and a 1 tank pm dive. We also offer night dives and shark observation dives. Our dive operation is on site and run by our dive staff. For beginners, we offer a complimentary Discover Scuba lesson (aged 10 years and older), as well as complete Open Water certification. The PADI Open Water Course, Adventure and Advanced Open Water are offered regularly. We also offer SDI/TDI and NAUI training and referrals are gladly accepted from all certifying agencies. |
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Mozambique beach accommodation
This is an award-winning eco-lodge situated on a tropical deserted, powder white beach. Lapping turquoise waters, rustling palms and a sultry sun guarantee complete tranquility.
| Activities include world class diving with resident marine biologists, island trips, visiting an elephant lookout, exploring the coast, sunset sails, beach archery and spending time in the local village. There is also optional participation in projects such as humpback whale research (July-Nov) and village projects. Read more . . . |
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Coral reef conservation holiday in Honduras
This expedition will take you to the Bay Island Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea to survey part of the world's second largest coral reef system. You will be trained in diving and coral reef survey techniques
| You will be trained in diving and coral reef survey techniques and then assist in an international reef survey programme by diving along coral reefs and recording various indicator fish and invertebrates. All this as part of a global effort to assess coral reef health and assist with the formulation of effective conservation strategies. Read more . . . |
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Saba ecolodge accommodation, Dutch West Indies
Saba island is surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and divers can enjoy spectacular pinnacles, hot springs, rays, sharks, turtles and healthy coral in a fully protected marine park.
| The ecolodge is more than just a hotel, it's a lifestyle based on the premise that contact with nature is essential to relieve stress, to rejuvenate and to rediscover a sense of self. We offer accommodation in 12 comfortable, charming Saban-style cottages, each with private porch, hammock and bathroom, scattered over abandoned terraced farmland that has been recovered by rainforest. Read more . . . |
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Dive accommodation in Dahab, Egypt
A friendly budget hotel directly on the beach in Dahab, Egypt. A one hour transfer from Sharm El Sheikh it is both relaxed and intimate, with unrivalled sea views and a stunning pool set in a beautiful mountain garden.
| Daily excursions include diving & snorkelling to the world famous Blue Hole, camel safaris with the local Bedouin, horse riding, mountain trips and Bedouin dinners under the stars and weekly boat trips. We also arrange excursions to the ancient monastery of St Katharine’s and Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain) which can be climbed to experience views across the Sinai desert which have to be seen to be believed. Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation holiday in Tioman Island, Malaysia
| Volunteers spend the initial 2-3 weeks dive training and learning marine survey and terrestrial research techniques through daily lectures, workshops and scuba ‘point outs’. Volunteers will then dive daily to monitor colourful, complex reefs and the fish populations they support and get involved in reef ‘clean-ups’ Read more . . . |
Marine conservation holiday in Belize
Stay at a dive base camp in the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve in close proximity to the Belize Barrier Reef. You will contribute to the monitoring of this region, its beaches, which are nesting sites for turtles, and the mangrove forests and lagoons which host populations of rare salt water alligators and West Indian Manatee.
| We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and all ages to join our expeditions. Volunteers with no diving experience are trained at our project site to PADI certification level (Advanced Open Water or higher) and all volunteers are trained by our scientific staff in marine research and on-the-ground conservation. Read more . . . |
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Philippines and Cambodia marine conservation holiday
| In Cambodia, you will need a keen eye to pick up on all the macro-life in the waters surrounding the islands, there are seahorse breeding grounds, bamboo sharks, cuttlefish, star gazers… and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing, discovering, documenting and contributing to some of the first coral reef protection that has been done in Cambodia! In the Philippines, you can expect to be diving in crystal clear waters, which are regularly visited, by Whale Sharks, dolphin and sea turtles. Read more . . . |
Luxury cruise in Western Australia, snorkel & dive
A five day snorkelling & diving cruise set amongst the crystal clear waters of three coral atolls teaming with fish & coral of every imaginable colour and shape. Enjoy whale watching, lagoon fishing & close encounters with humpback whales, manta rays and sailfish.
| Embark in Broome and experience the finest in fine dining as you cruise overnight to the Rowley Shoals – a series of three coral atolls virtually untouched by the outside world and listed in the Top 5 Diving & Snorkelling destinations of the world. You will marvel at crystal clear waters teaming with life – clouds of fish and corals of every imaginable colour & shape. Read more . . . |
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Marine conservation holiday in Oman
This expedition takes you to the remote and mountainous Musandam peninsula of Oman. There you study the diverse coral reefs fringing the areas where the mountains plunge into the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
| The 650 kilometre coastline of the Musandam peninsula is strewn with rocks and coves, gradual steps, steep rocky slopes and cliffs that plunge to great depths all over the fjord-like landscape. The coral reefs that grow along the margins of this stunning landscape are still relatively untouched as influences such as industrial-scale fishing, pearl or scallop extraction or large numbers of recreational divers have not wreaked their destructive influence there. The area is a prime target for studying intact reef ecosystems and conserving them for future generations. Read more . . . |
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Dahab diving holiday, Egypt
| We keep our groups small, maximum 4 divers to one guide, which makes for uncrowded, unrushed, environmentally friendly and above all safe diving. Our Divemasters and Instructors are experienced, friendly and flexible enough to fine-tune your diving needs, ensuring you get the very best out of your dives. Whether you are a novice or have been blowing bubbles for years, we see it as our mission to send you home a happy diver! Read more . . . |
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea, Dahab
If you are looking to learn scuba-diving, where better than among the coral reefs in the warm & clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba? We offer PADI courses in a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the village-style resort of Dahab. The instructors are highly experienced and qualified divers and at the same time have a laid back attitude to life.
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Virtually anybody in a general good health and fitness can learn to dive. The PADI Open Water course will take 4 days during which you learn the fundamentals of scuba-diving, including the basic theory, skill practice in a confined area of the sea and 4 open water dives. You will finish this dive experience with 4 extra recreational dives on dive site such as Eel Gardens, the Islands, Coral Gardens or even the Canyon. |
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Marine conservation holiday in Madagascar
Our award winning tropical coral reef expeditions in South Western Madagascar, are open to volunteers of all ages. No previous scuba diving experience is necessary. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and all ages to join our expeditions. Volunteers with no diving experience are trained at our project site to PADI certification level (Advanced Open Water or higher) and all volunteers are trained by our scientific staff in marine research and on-the-ground conservation.
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Teams of 12-18 volunteers from all over the world work side-by-side with international scientists, Madagascar’s national marine institute, NGOs, and community members whose livelihoods depend on healthy coral reef ecosystems for survival. Expeditions usually last six weeks, but longer and shorter expeditions can be arranged. |
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Marine conservation and diving projects in Thailand
| Tourists need feeding, so fishermen work twice as hard and their nets get caught and left on the coral reefs. We are cleaning the coral reefs before they get damaged. We are also planting mangrove forests across the devastation left behind by abandoned shrimp farms. We are playing an important part in looking after the colourful world of the coral reef and the fragile world of the mangrove swamp, and not just protecting them but also studying them and researching them, which is important for protecting them in the long term. Read more . . . |
Mafia Island
Diving in Mafia is an unique and intimate experience - dhows are used as a dive platform and you are guaranteed never to dive in a crowd. A stay in Mafia Island can be arranged on a completely tailor-made basis, so you can stay for as many days as you like. Why not combine Mafia with a more active safari itinerary, or with a few days in the other superb beach destinations, available in Tanzania - Zanzibar or Mikindani. |
Ningaloo Reef Whale Shark Tours, Western Australia
| Opportunities to snorkel the outer reef are offered during the day, plus searching for other marine life including dugongs and dolphins. A visit to the turtle sanctuary is also included. A photographer is on board to capture all the amazing moments that make your day. As a gift from us, you will be provided with a complimentary copy of the CD to remember your amazing experience. All equipment is provided as well as a full buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea and refreshments. Join our team for the ultimate eco-snorkelling experience. |
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