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PADI Divemaster and Marine Conservation Apprenticeship in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Start your professional diving career by earning your PADI Divemaster while exploring the underwater worlds of both Fiji and Mexico.

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.

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Experience two of the world’s top diving destinations while earning your PADI Divemaster. Learn how to dive while living rural village of Silana located in the Dawasamu District in Fiji, and contribute to long-term locally-led ocean conservation projects. Afterwards, hone your dive leadership skills at a dive centre situated on Mexico’s famously idyllic Riviera Maya coastline.

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 30 Jun.

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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 30 Jun.

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Book with confidence

Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

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 9 June 2026 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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Dolphin, Turtle and Shark Conservation Internship in Fiji

PADI Divemaster and Marine Conservation Apprenticeship in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Start your professional diving career by earning your PADI Divemaster while exploring the underwater worlds of both Fiji and Mexico.

Program information

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.

Zoom webinar : Tuesday 9 June 2026 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.

You might also be interested in these programs

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