vanaf 2.274€

Buitengewoon 4.9rating (9)
  • Life Below Water

Marine Adventure & Diving

location
2 - 12 weken  Â·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Buitengewoon 4.9  Â· 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Volunteering in a NEW way! Experience a diving vacation in Africa while contributing to marine research.
  • Gain PADI dive qualifications of any level. Beginner to Divemaster!
  • Short casual (no shoes allowed) lectures and database sessions.
  • More than 20 different activities to keep you busy! Surf, play pool at a local bar, go for sundowners, chill by a bonfire, enjoy pizza nights and so much more.
  • Make memories with unforgettable new friends in this amazing sub-tropical paradise.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen

Over het programma

Deep Blue offers the experience of a lifetime, marine conservation volunteering with a diving vacation all rolled into one! 🤿

The Deep Blue volunteer program incorporates marine conservation research with an incredible diving vacation. Whether you're a diver or not we've got you covered! We offer PADI dive qualifications from zero to Divemaster and everything in between.

Once volunteers can dive they jump straight into our ...

Over het programma

The Deep Blue volunteer program incorporates marine conservation research with an incredible diving vacation. Whether you're a diver or not we've got you covered! We offer PADI dive qualifications from zero to Divemaster and everything in between.

Once volunteers can dive they jump straight into our marine research, collecting photographic data during dives on unique little sea slugs called nudibranchs which help us monitor reef health and climate change. Volunteers also get to participate in marine lectures to learn more about the ocean and marine conservation.

Volunteers get the opportunity to make a difference while also having the experience of a lifetime, there is a lot of free time that can be used to make the most out of this adventure and experience everything that this little piece of paradise offers. 

Dagelijkse activiteiten

The first week is used to complete the PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water course. If volunteers have chosen not to do a dive course they can begin with research diving on the Monday after arrival.

Volunteers dive once or twice every day during the week in the morning, collecting photographic ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

The first week is used to complete the PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water course. If volunteers have chosen not to do a dive course they can begin with research diving on the Monday after arrival.

Volunteers dive once or twice every day during the week in the morning, collecting photographic data on colourful little sea slugs called nudibranchs. We follow African time so we are never in a rush, after the morning dive volunteers can relax on the beach or grab something to eat. We then head back to camp to freshen up and enter any data we collected into the database. Volunteers then get the chance to take part in short, casual marine lectures to learn more about the ocean and marine conservation.

Once the database and lectures are done, volunteers have the rest of the day to relax at the camp or go and explore the town. There are loads of awesome activities to keep volunteers busy during their stay. The days usually end with a bonfire at the camp which is great for experiencing a proper local braai (barbecue), socialise and relax.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

There are loads of awesome activities to keep volunteers busy during their stay!

  • Relaxing on the beach or at the camp pool.
  • Freediving.
  • African beach market.
  • Local bars and restaurants.
  • Bonfires.
  • Looking for chameleons.
  • Whale watching during whale season.
  • Picking up shark teeth at Anton's Dive Site.
  • Sundowner

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

There are loads of awesome activities to keep volunteers busy during their stay!

  • Relaxing on the beach or at the camp pool.
  • Freediving.
  • African beach market.
  • Local bars and restaurants.
  • Bonfires.
  • Looking for chameleons.
  • Whale watching during whale season.
  • Picking up shark teeth at Anton's Dive Site.
  • Sundowners at local view points.
  • Watching the moonrise on the beach.
  • Turtle tours during nesting season.
  • Surfing.
  • Trips to Lake Sibaya for sundowners and a braai (barbecue).
  • Game drives.
  • Night walks on the beach to see the bio-luminescent plankton.
  • Trips to Tolla se Gat.
  • Hikes and nature walks.
  • Weekend trips to Kosi Bay.
  • Braais (barbecues).
  • Quad biking trips.
  • And more...

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

Vereiste documenten

Application Form and PADI Medical Certificate

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Volunteers must be able to swim.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Deep Blue Conservation

Includes:
  • PADI Open Water course (If you're already a diver you can do your Advanced Open Water or do the program without a dive course).
  • All required dive training manuals.
  • 1-2 dives per day (Mon-Fri).
  • Hard gear rental (BCD, regulator, cylinder and weight belt).
  • Transport to and from the Richards Bay airport.
  • Welcome and farewell traditional South African braai (barbeque).
  • Transport to and from the Sodwana Bay beach as well as around Sodwana.
  • Gate fees into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (excluding weekends).
  • Food (Each week volunteers buy food at the Spar and prepare their own food in the shared kitchen).
  • Accommodation.
  • Weekly excursions to local attractions and view points.
  • Marine lectures.
  • Recommendation letter.

The above prices are an estimate and may be subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rates, the final prices will be confirmed by Deep Blue during the application process.

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Richards Bay Airport

Staff will pick volunteers up on the first Friday of the month from the Richards Bay airport (RCB), no later than 3pm. The airport is about a 2-hour drive from our camp in Sodwana Bay.

Accomodatie

Volunteers stay at our volunteer and intern house. The house is located on the Sodwana Bay main road so volunteers and interns are able to walk around and explore the town. The house has a communal kitchen, communal bathroom, shared bedrooms, and an outdoor patio.

The house is also a 1-minute walk from a bar/restaurant that has great food, pool tables, TVs, and free Wifi.


Eten & Drank

Each week volunteers go to the neighbouring town to buy food for the week as per the budget which is included in the project cost. This covers basics and staple foods, extra luxuries can be bought by the volunteers at their own expense (chips, sweets, alcohol etc). The volunteers then prepare their own food in the communal kitchen.

Internet toegang

Beperkte toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zuid-Afrika. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Zuid-Afrika biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Zuid-Afrika dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Zuid-Afrika. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

The program starts on the first Friday of each month (excluding December). 

OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg (JNB) is the nearest international airport, from here a domestic connection can be taken to the Richards Bay airport (RCB). Both of these flights must be booked by the volunteers as well as the return flights. Volunteers must hold a valid return ticket at all times. Domestic connecting flights can be booked using Airlink.

Volunteers must book their arrival flight for the first Friday of the month, arrival flights must land before 3pm. The departure flight must also be booked on a Friday, departure flights must depart after 9am.
Beschikbaarheid
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Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 2.274€
3 weken 3.097€
4 weken 3.920€
5 weken 4.743€
6 weken 5.566€
7 weken 6.390€
8 weken 7.213€
9 weken 8.036€
10 weken 8.859€
11 weken 9.682€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 10.506€
Gemiddelde kosten 1.005€/week

Programmakosten

1.005€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

2 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Deep Blue Conservation gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Deep Blue Conservation

Buitengewoon 4.9 rating (9 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2018

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Joanne

Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Deep Blue is an Adventure Volunteer Organization. Volunteers learn about the ocean, marine conservation, take part in research and have the experience of a lifetime!

Ontmoet je organisatie

Deep Blue is a new organisation run by a young couple looking to put a new spin on volunteering. We wanted to create a program that allowed volunteers to make a difference to Marine Conservation efforts worldwide while having a fun diving vacation. 

Our mission is to provide volunteers with an amazing unforgettable experience both under the water and on land. We want volunteers to leave feeling that they have made a difference in the conservation of our oceans and have the knowledge and passion to continue protecting our oceans in the future. 

9 beoordelingen Â· rating4.9

Poppy Hunt rating5

2022 at Marine Adventure & Diving

My time with Deep Blue was without a doubt the best 2 months of my life!! I booked for 6 weeks and had no choice but to extend my stay for as long as possible! I came to Sodwana with no diving experience at all, and everyone was super helpful and made it such as easy experience. I very quickly ...
Michelle Wilbert rating5

2022 at Marine Adventure & Diving

It‘s really hard to find the right words to explain my time with Deep Blue. Every single day of the 4 weeks I had in Sodwana felt like an amazing adventure. Jo and Marius are the kindest and most welcoming persons I can ever imagine and they will always do their best to make your trip memorable ...
Tim Zaugg rating5

2021 at Marine Adventure & Diving

It is good people who make good places, and what an amazing place it was!!! Just great holidays with lovely people and good vibes all around, which makes it perfect for any gap year experience or relaxing holidays. Just be ready to not wanna go back home again, I will definately be going again as ...
Alberto Massara rating5

2019 at Marine Adventure & Diving

Incredible experience where you have the opportunity to meet new people, learn diving, explore the underwater world and make an impact. I had the opportunity to help the organisation to collect underwater photos and videos to detect new species and to help to conserve the ...
Ben Rowland rating5

2019 at Marine Adventure & Diving

This project made me fall in love with the undersea world, its some of the best diving in the world and even better people, marius and joanne are also great teachers so theres nothing to worry about ...
Marijke van den Broek rating5

2019 at Marine Adventure & Diving

Everything was so much fun and the diving was incredibly beautifull! I spend 8 weeks at this project, before i came here i was afraid that 8 weeks would be to long but now that i finished it i wish i could have stayed for so much longer. Sodwana really is a magical place, the surrounding, the ...

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