Ready to discover the underwater world while making a real difference?

This unique program combines learning to dive with impactful marine conservation. Start your adventure by earning your Open Water Dive Certification on the stunning Great Barrier Reef. Already certified? Take the next step with the Advanced Open Water Dive Course (separate program). You’ll gain skills, explore vibrant coral ecosystems, and contribute to vital conservation efforts that protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

• Learn or Advance Your Dive Skills: Mastering basic diving techniques whilst enjoying a 3 day/2 night liveaboard right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

• Travel with Purpose: Beyond certification, become a citizen scientist, conducting reef surveys, coral health monitoring, turtle population studies, and marine debris clean-ups as part of the ‘Eye on the Reef’ program.

• Snorkelling for Precision: Conservation activities, including research and data collection, are snorkel-based to ensure optimal visibility and accuracy for monitoring the reef’s health.

• Liveaboard Adventure: Spend three unforgettable days aboard a dive vessel, completing dives while living on the reef. Wake up to turquoise waters, breathtaking sunrises, and the call of adventure.

• Ethical Travel with Impact: As a non-profit charity, Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers ensures your participation directly supports sustainable and transparent conservation efforts.

• Island Retreat: Balance meaningful work with leisure. Snorkel pristine reefs, and unwind with walking trails, kayaking, or a quiet moment on the beach.

• First-Time Divers: Ideal for those eager to learn diving and immerse themselves in marine conservation.

• Eco-Conscious Explorers: For those passionate about ethical travel and making a tangible difference.

• Adventure-Seekers: Combine diving, conservation, and tropical island living in one unforgettable journey.

• Cairns: Your tropical adventure hub, with vibrant city life and easy access to the reef.

• Accommodation: Dorm style hotel accommodation (upgrades available)

• Liveaboard Dive Vessel: Sleep among the waves, waking up to ocean views and ready for a day of diving.

• Tropical Island Escape: Relax in paradise, with pristine beaches and opportunities for exploration and fun.

• Full 5 day Open Water Dive Course

• Hostel and 2 night liveaboard accommodation

• Research and conservation training

• Snorkel-based conservation activities

• All meals on the liveaboard, lunches during conservation days

• 24/7 in-country support

• Field equipment and materials

• Minimum age: 17 (specific accommodation arrangements apply for 17-year-olds).

• Must be able to swim 200 metres or snorkel 300 metres and tread water for 10 minutes.

• Dive certification: Not required for Open Water Course; Open Water Certification required for Advanced Course.

Join Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers for an experience that combines adventure, learning, and purpose. Whether you’re starting your diving journey or advancing your skills, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories and the knowledge that you’ve made a lasting impact.

Ready to dive in? Secure your spot today!