Marine conservation vacations
Marine conservation vacations are aimed at anyone with a passion for the ocean; enthusiasm is valued over experience and you dont need a scientific background. Placements take different forms data collection and monitoring are generally the aim, but this can take place during beach patrols, from the deck of a boat, or underwater. Many are based in fairly remote regions; while your lodging may be basic, your surroundings and experience will be 5*.
32 Marine conservation vacations found
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
From £695 to £4,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
Lionfish spearing marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect reef ecosystems by hunting invasive species!
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Dolphin conservation in Greece
Dolphin research and conservation in western Greece
From 745 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 16 Jun, 8 Sep
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From US $1,090 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
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Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkeling cruise
Maldives whale shark conservation cruise with local experts
From US $1,899 to US $1,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 9 Nov
2025: 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 21 Dec
2025: 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 21 Dec
Whale shark research in Mexico
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks & Giant Manta Rays
From US $3,590 to US $3,690 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 21 Jul
2025: 20 Jul
2025: 20 Jul
Coral reef conservation in Belize
Hands-on conservation experience on idyllic Caribbean island
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you
South Pacific marine conservation holiday
Marine conservation and island life on tropical Samoa
From £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 30 Jun
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,199 to £7,499 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Marine conservation vacation, South Africa
Shark and penguin conservation on the Cape Whale coast
From £795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Save £150 when booked by 30 April 2024 for volunteering throughout the year.
Sailing & conservation vacation in Greece
A unique wildlife & sailing adventure
From £785 to £872 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Seychelles conservation vacation
Volunteer on a private island paradise in the Seychelles!
From 2,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our vacations. We are happy to discuss your vacation and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
1-866-821-6866
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Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From 750 to 990 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Marine conservation vacation in Thailand
Join an innovative marine conservation programme on Koh Tao
From £1,195 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placement start dates depend on dive level and run throughout the year (except between mid-October to mid-December when the project is closed).
There is still time to join our Marine Conservation team in Thailand. Flexible and free date changes personal support from our friendly team!
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic sharks in South Africa!
From £945 to £4,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday
Diving and marine conservation on a beautiful Thai island
From US $1,900 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Maldives manta ray conservation snorkeling cruise
Maldives manta ray conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Aug, 15 Sep
2025: 18 Aug, 4 Oct
2025: 18 Aug, 4 Oct
Marine and coastal conservation vacation, Greece
Help protect critical ecosystems in Kefalonia
From £739 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
2025: 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
2025: 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
Greece turtle conservation project, for under 18's
Turtle conservation trip for 16-17 year olds in Greece
From £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 16 Jul, 20 Aug
Biodiversity monitoring, Kalamos, Greece
Biodiversity research & conservation in the Ionian Sea
From 300 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Turtle conservation in the Maldives
Live in the paradise of Maldives & assist a marine centre
From US $2,190 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 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
2025: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr
2025: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr
Maldives, Sea Turtles and a great family holiday. Join us anytime in the year and get $100 off per person if you book before 31 July 2024! This is a deal you can not miss! Min 2 persons have to be travelling on this trip
Family volunteering with turtles in the Maldives
Family volunteering in the paradise of the Maldives!
From US $1,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2025: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May
2025: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May
Bring your family to do experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. We are offering $100 off pp on all our Family volunteer holidays in India, Nepal, Maldives or Peru. You must book before July end for travel in 2024.
Dive to remove plastic waste from the sea in Barcelona
Conservation and diving adventure to tackle plastic pollution
From US $1,595 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Marine Conservation in Portugal
Help on daily dives to remove debris from the ocean
From US $1,675 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
Help nature in her fight against invasive lionfish
From US $875 to US $1,750 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Caribbean coral reef conservation in Carriacou
Marine Conservation in the heart of the Caribbean!
From US $1,750 to US $2,270 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project is available to start between May and September
Whale Shark conservation vacation in Tanzania
Whale Shark Conservation in the stunning island of Mafia
From £1,695 27 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can join this project any day between Oct 1st - March 2nd
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:
2024: 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec, 31 Dec