PADI Divemaster and Marine Conservation Apprenticeship in Fiji
Enter the world of scuba-diving by acquiring a professional diving qualification while gaining work experience in marine conservation.
Popular program.
Limited availability.
Durations: 24 weeks
50 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Your PADI divemaster qualification is one of many skills you will acquire while participating in this program. Participants undergo an extensive training programme and gain in-depth knowledge about the marine ecosystem, which is also put to work in the form of data collection and assisting with research on tropical coral reefs and fish species.
Grants available for up to USD13,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on conservation programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Jul.
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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook iTaukei food
Make a traditional drink from kava root
Learn indigenous plant medicine
Hike to the top of Tova Peak
Fish with iTaukei women
Weave a traditional mat
Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
Learn to perform the Meke folk dance
Learn to cook iTaukei food
Make a traditional drink from kava root
Learn indigenous plant medicine
Hike to the top of Tova Peak
Fish with iTaukei women
Weave a traditional mat
Visit Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
Learn to perform the Meke folk dance
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Join our Virtual Open Day!
Zoom webinar : Tuesday 22 July 2025 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
Join our open days to also get the chance to chat with our alumni. Sign up to book your spot now. We have limited availability.
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