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33 Marine conservation holidays found
Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
From US $1,330 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
The secret to happiness? Experiences not things! $465 off a trip to Belize - a savings of 35% off our regular price of $1330! Applies only to trips booked for travel from now until Dec 31st 2019!
Seychelles Island conservation holiday
Volunteer on an exclusive island paradise in the Seychelles!
From US $2,800 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
Dolphin conservation in Greece
Dolphin research and conservation in western Greece
From 720 to 750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep
Special offer for the 7th of July departure: total fee 600.00 instead of 750.00
Raja Ampat diving project, Indonesia
Dive and conserve the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat
From £1,095 to £3,550 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 4 Mar, 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 4 Mar, 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Lionfish spearing marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect reef ecosystems by hunting invasive species!
From US $1,330 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
The secret to happiness? Experiences not things! $465 off a trip to Belize - a savings of 35% off our regular price of $1330! Applies only to trips booked for travel from now until Dec 31st 2019!
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From 795 to 910 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Belize marine conservation internship
Hands-on conservation experience on idyllic Caribbean island
From US $3,460 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you
The secret to happiness? Experiences not things! $465 off a trip to Belize - a savings of 35% off our regular price of $1330! Applies only to trips booked for travel from now until Dec 31st 2019!
Marine conservation holiday in Thailand
Join a community conservation project on a tropical island
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements can start on any Saturday (except between October to mid-December when the project is closed
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Marine biology volunteering in the Mediterranean sea
Sailing and studying wildlife in the Mediterranean Sea
From 1,116 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul
Reef conservation volunteering in Belize
Live on a private Caribbean island
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul ...
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul ...
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £889 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Spaces available from July 1st 2019
Peloponnese turtle conservation holiday, Greece
Sea turtle volunteering on stunning Greek beaches
From 850 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Aug
Late availability for 4 August departure
Whale and Dolphin monitoring in South Africa
Monitor dolphins & whales in their natural habitat. Amazing.
From £945 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Marine Conservation in Portugal
Help on daily dives to remove debris from the ocean
From £1,169 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Marine conservation expedition in East Timor
Award winning conservation in Timor-Leste
From £2,250 to £4,650 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 9 Nov
Marine conservation in Madagascar
Coral reef surveying in a remote fishing village
From £2,100 to £4,300 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 25 Aug, 20 Oct
Marine conservation in Belize
Award winning marine conservation in Belize
From £2,250 to £4,650 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 11 Sep, 9 Nov
Marine conservation holiday in Portugal
Marine Conservation Dive and Clean the Atlantic Ocean
From US $1,299 to US $3,259 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Caribbean Lionfish hunting in Carriacou, Grenada
Dive in Caribbean waters and conserve the environment
From US $990 to US $1,855 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Caribbean coral reef conservation in Carriacou
Diving and Reef conservation in beautiful Caribbean waters.
From US $2,094 to US $3,923.45 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug
Dolphin conservation holiday in Greece
Holiday on stunning Greek Island with daily dolphin tours
From 850 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep
Late availability for July and August!
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £540 to £3,795 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
South Africa marine conservation diving holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Whale shark research in Mexico
Snorkelling with Whale Sharks & Giant Manta Rays
From £1,990 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 30 Jul
2020: 18 Jul, 25 Jul
2020: 18 Jul, 25 Jul
Spaces available on July departures
What we rate and what we don't
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,025 to £7,811 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Mozambique marine conservation & Kruger safari
Moz Marine conservation & Kruger
From US $3,036 to US $4,630 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Whale Shark conservation holiday in Tanzania
Whale Shark Conservation in the stunning island of Mafia
From £1,305 to £2,480 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can join this project any day between Oct 1st - March 2nd
Whale Shark conservation in the Maldives
Help in vital research with the magnificent whale shark
From £1,732 to £2,982 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
From £605 to £3,395 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 15 Jul
Lionfish dive trip in Belize
Learn how to survey and hunt invasive lionfish in Belize!
From £875 to £995 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
2020: 11 Feb, 31 Mar, 19 May, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 13 Oct
2020: 11 Feb, 31 Mar, 19 May, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 13 Oct
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was diving in a downpour. It wasn't scary, just interesting. (more)Brian Benner
All of it was pretty amazing. I didn't realize how small the island was and I loved it. Being able to dive 3 times a day and get to know the local marine life, while
learning about it was my favourite. (more)Irina Tyshkevich
Being on the tropical island, 28miles from the land, with only 25 people, immersed I nature and conservation project. Didn't miss civilization at all. (more)Sanya Ozic
From
850
excluding flights
I really enjoyed it....Seeing the turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea.
(more)Anja Tremper
The most memorable part of the holiday was rescuing some hatchling turtles, which had been confused by the lights of the adjacent campsite...Two hours after the "turtle emergency" was declared, all but a handful of the escapees had
successfully flapped their way to the water (more)Louise Shaw
From
£795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Arrival at Koh Tao and finding the lovely coral sand beach behind the dive school at Chalok Ban Bay.
Then, exploring the fascinating underwater environment.
Tips?
Go prepared to learn, there's loads of really interesting marine ecology information to learn as part of the Environment Management Programme. There are interesting and knowledgeable people there, who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge.
Enjoy the diving, safe in the knowledge that you are diving... (more)Stephen Orwin
From
US $3,460
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
1. Snorkeling with the whale sharks.
2. Good diving instruction to next level of qualification.
3. Chance to do conservation surveys as something more than that which you
usually do on a regular dive holiday.
4. chance to dive in Caribbean at dive sites that are not crowded, never were
there other dive boats at the sites we dived, thus only 4 to 8 divers at the
site from the boat.
Tips?
1. To the extent your baggage allowance allows it, take items identified
including... (more)Simon Timms
From
720
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being on the boat for many hours and taking the time to wait for diving dolphins and monk seals to (re)appear together with experts and other nature loving persons and no one ever gets impatient or bored!
Sharing time, home and meals with an international group
Tips?
Everything is very well explained in the online informations for participants that you should read very carefully before booking. Make sure that you'll "survive" a five or six hours boat trip in the... (more)Brigitte Horlitz
From
850
excluding flights
From
£605
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing a blue whale for the first time in my life
Tips?
Bring warm clothes for sea even in May it is quite chilly. Sea sickness pills: even if you are not sensitive some rough day at sea it may bring extra comfort. I did not bring but it is easy and cheap to buy at a pharmacy in Horta.
Local benefits?
I hope it will help for the conservation and understanding better local populations of whales
Overall rating?
This was a great experience, Tiago and... (more)Sylvain Masse
From
£1,732
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Swimming with the megafauna (whale sharks and manta)
Tips?
Practice snorkelling beforehand if you're not used to it, but if you are, then you'll be fine.
If seasick in the slightest, bring the necessary medicine; you don't want to waste boat time being ill.
If sensitive to the sun, be prepared to put on lots of sunscreen frequently, and take seriously covering up against the sun.
Local benefits?
I think the program does support the local island economy.... (more)Nuraini Arsad
From
US $2,800
excluding flights
Every second, from getting on the boat to going to leaving, everyday was marked with memories... Thank you Responsible Travel for finding this project, its what dreams are made of. (more)Louise Banks
A unique experience from which you gain as much as you put in. I loved it. There is no age limit. Anyone can earn and enjoy the fulfilment. (more)LINDA VERNON
From
£889
excluding flights
It was one of the best experiences Ive ever had and I cant wait for a chance to
go back and to share the trip with others who would enjoy it! (more)Jonah Cedar
I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. (more)Julie Clark
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
From
£2,100
excluding flights
Was the best thing ive ever done in my life...and if i could afford it i would go straight back (more)Charlie Panayi
The most memorable part of the holiday was meeting people and scuba diving/snorkelling...It was fantastic! (more)Amy Hall
The whole trip was simply amazing!...Firstly the camp is set in the most
beautiful place, and on a good night the stars are unbelievable. I've never
seen so many! Must have seen at least 5 shooting stars a night as well as the
cosmos! (more)Daniel Williams
From
795
excluding flights
Seeing dolphins for the first time....Living conditions are certainly not luxurious, but if willing to rough it a little and help out, it is a greatly enjoyable holiday (more)Caroline Corkery
Saw species of Whales that I had not seen before! (more)Ian Hunt
It was definitely one of my best two trips ever. Loved the people in the group, the activities, the animals and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend it. (more)Tania Fernandez
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
Feeling that you are contributing to the sea environment. Waking up to the beautiful sunrise and seeing the lovely sunset. Living on a tiny island for a short time.
(more)Lynda Hughes
The best diving holiday I did so far and it will be hard to beat. I learned so much about fish identification and substrates and this makes diving much more enjoyable. (more)Ulrike Kachel
The entire trip was a blast! Multiple dives per day without another diver in sight, unspoiled beauty of the amazing reef, incredible food, etc. etc. Everything about this trip was memorable and exciting! (more)Eric Strobel
From
£1,095
excluding flights
The most memorable was watching sunsets with a cold beer and my new friends. The island life. (more)Dewi Meekes
I loved the balance of activities: snorkeling alongside whale sharks, whale watching, data logging, community projects, working alongside serious scientists
and having a proper holiday all at the same time (more)Anna Bosatta
From
£995
excluding flights
Seeing an Eagle ray swim right over us on a night dive, illuminated by our torchlight was the highlight. Staying on the island in the reef is wonderful and makes for very easy access to the dives. Excellent, a really enjoyable holiday with an environmental twist. (more)Tony Elliott
Best bits: Learning to hunt/catch lionfish. The 3 daily dives (more)Barbara Mack
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The diving on Sail Rock, probably one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of
Thailand
Tips?
This is a small village with basic amenities so be prepared to take it easy and
relax as there is a lot of down time where nothing is happening. If you get bored
easily then make sure you have brought things to occupy your time or better still
make an effort to get out and about the island.
Local benefits?
Not really to the extent that I would have liked, sure spending... (more)Stan Batchelor
From
£2,025
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The opportunity to see and feel a different culture. Launching the boat into and out of the water
Tips?
I was on doxycycline as malaria prophylactic and I had quite a few side effects and had to stop taking it at the time I was there I didn't see very many mosquitos and the dive shop is equipped with a nurse who can do a malaria test and they have the antibiotics if a person gets sick
Local benefits?
In some way, I picked up a lot of garbage along the beach... (more)Susanne de Montreuil
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