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  • Life Below Water

Marine Conservation Dive Master

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3 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • The program will have you training (as Dive Master) and diving alongside the marine conservation volunteers as they participate on their projects.
  • Work as part of a dedicated dive team.
  • Build your confidence underwater and gain valuable dive skills.

Highlights

  • The program will have you training (as Dive Master) and diving alongside the marine conservation volunteers as they participate on their projects.
  • Work as part of a dedicated dive team.
  • Build your confidence underwater and gain valuable dive skills.
  • Gain valuable marine life ID skills and a better knowledge of marine life interactions.
  • Experience life on a friendly small Caribbean Island.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Your story can combine your love of the ocean with a professionally recognized qualification, as Reef Buddy is able to offer an SSI Divemaster program with a difference.

    Combine your love for the ocean with a professionally recognized qualification through Caribbean Reef Buddy’s unique PADI Divemaster program. Do you want to become a Divemaster and engage in marine conservation? Join our project and achieve both!

    Our Divemaster program is a three-week intensive ...

    About the program

    Combine your love for the ocean with a professionally recognized qualification through Caribbean Reef Buddy’s unique PADI Divemaster program. Do you want to become a Divemaster and engage in marine conservation? Join our project and achieve both!

    Our Divemaster program is a three-week intensive training course that can be integrated into your planned stay in Carriacou. You’ll train and dive alongside marine conservation volunteers as they participate in their projects, making it an excellent follow-up to your volunteer experience.

    Since 2014, Caribbean Reef Buddy in Carriacou has been dedicated to marine conservation and education. Working closely with our partners, we have achieved remarkable results by raising awareness and changing behaviors to preserve our marine environment.

    During this exciting program, you will delve into the intricacies of our marine world, contribute to conservation projects, and work towards your SSI Divemaster professional scuba rating. This rating is invaluable if you are considering a career in marine science or diving. Over eight weeks, you’ll collaborate with other volunteers, assisting them with their diving education as you advance your own skills.

    Accommodation is provided at our partner guesthouse, including breakfast and dinner, along with as much sunshine as you can handle.

    Typical day

    What Will You Be Doing

    A typical day for our volunteers starts with a quick briefing at the dive base, outlining the day’s plans. Usually, the day unfolds as follows:

    08:30 - Getting Ready: Volunteers are responsible for their own scuba equipment throughout their time in the Caribbean Reef Buddy ...

    Typical day

    What Will You Be Doing

    A typical day for our volunteers starts with a quick briefing at the dive base, outlining the day’s plans. Usually, the day unfolds as follows:

    08:30 - Getting Ready: Volunteers are responsible for their own scuba equipment throughout their time in the Caribbean Reef Buddy program. Each volunteer will set up and load their own scuba gear onto the boat, including a spare tank for the second dive. Survey equipment will be organized by the program coordinator.

    09:00 - Going Diving: On each dive, we will have different skills to accomplish, depending on the requirements for becoming a Divemaster scheduled for the day. We’ll head out for two dives, with the surface interval spent moving between dive sites and preparing for the next element.

    12:30 - Back at Base: All equipment is offloaded from the boat, rinsed, and tidied away. Then we break for lunch, typically taking an hour to relax and grab some food.

    14:00 - Afternoon Activities: Afternoons usually involve practicing more skills and theories with instructors.

    Free-time activities

    Things to Do Around Carriacou

    Carriacou is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and calm turquoise water for those who like to relax in the sun and work on their tan. The word “Carriacou” is based on the Carib-Indian word meaning “Island of Reefs”, and as such, the island offers gorgeous ...

    Free-time activities

    Things to Do Around Carriacou

    Carriacou is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and calm turquoise water for those who like to relax in the sun and work on their tan. The word “Carriacou” is based on the Carib-Indian word meaning “Island of Reefs”, and as such, the island offers gorgeous snorkeling in several easily-accessible locations.

    Here are some of the things you may want to check out on and around the island (additional costs may apply):
    • Guided tours of the island.
    • Beaches like Anse La Roche, Paradise Beach, and Petite Carenage.
    • Island trips and beach BBQs.
    • Kite surfing on Union Island with our friends at the JT Pro Centre.
    • Visit the legendary bar on Happy Island!
    • A nature walk through mangroves and the nature park at High North.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    -Must have Rescue Dive Certification -Must at least have 40 logged dives

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 08:30 - 15:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    What's Included
    • Accommodation: Participants are provided shared accommodation at a local guest house in Hillsborough. The accommodation is comfortable, and close to all the local amenities. Fast WiFi is available. At additional costs, laundry services are available on-site, as is A/C and single room occupancy. You’ll be provided with breakfast and a hearty evening meal each day (please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian/vegan, allergies, etc.
    • Training: Your diving training course materials will be provided to you in advance of your arrival on Carriacou via the SSI training app. Whilst you are here all of the training for the projects will be provided to you by our team. You’ll also have access to all the materials you’ll possibly need. Full basic SCUBA diving equipment will be provided too, but for comfort, you might want to bring your own mask, fins, and booties.
    • Trips & Excursions: At least once a week, we like to arrange a non-project-related trip or excursion as a way of breaking up the program and getting you to see more of the island. These are all included too. Drinking water is provided on all trips, and a shared cool box is available if you want to bring your own drinks & snacks.
    • Pick-up from Lauriston Airport in Carriacou or the Carriacou Ferry Port (Osprey Lines/MV Dolly C/Tyrrel Bay Express). Please advise when you will be arriving in Carriacou, and we will come to pick you up. We will also drop you off again when you are ready to return.
    What's Not Included

    • Airfares
    • Self-Catering Accommodation
    • Visas
    • Transfers to Carriacou
    • Medical insurance
    • Travel Insurance
    • Dive Insurance
    • Lunch Meal
    • Dive Medical*

    Excursions that are not part of our monitoring activities or training programs (some volunteers wish to island-hop to explore more of the island chain).

    We typically will head out to a local restaurant on a Saturday evening, which is at our own cost. This is a great way to experience some more of the island.

    *You will be required to complete an RSTC Medical Statement prior to commencing any scuba diving course. If a "Yes" appears to any question on your statement, please consult your doctor and get them to complete the reverse of the form before the start of your program with us.

    Accommodation

    Rosa's Guest House
    • Your Reef Buddy volunteer package includes half-board guest house accommodation based on 2-3 people sharing a room. The accommodation, Rosa's Guest House, is right on the doorstep of Silver Beach, which is excellent for relaxing. Fast WiFi is available. At additional costs, laundry services are available on-site, as is A/C and single room occupancy.
    • Gary & Beverly, the owners/managers of Rosa's, will be looking after you to ensure your stay is as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
    • Rooms & apartments are available on a shared basis, with typically 2-3 people sharing a room. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms, and fans to keep you cool. All have balcony access where you can enjoy the breeze on an evening.

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast & Evening Meal

    • You will be provided with breakfast every morning, usually comprising cereals, toast, eggs, bacon, fresh juices, tea, and coffee. Dinner every evening (except on Saturday evenings when we typically head out to a local restaurant, which the volunteers will need to pay for their own meals) will also be provided. For those volunteers with special dietary requirements, please ensure you include this as part of your application.
    Lunch is not included in your meal package, but is cheaply available from a number of eateries.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Maurice Bishop International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) in St. George's. We assist you to find cheap flights to Grenada. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

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    Details on arrival

    START DATES

    The Dive Master Program will start on the 5th week of the Marine Conservation period. So, for anyone who wants to join the Dive Master program for 2026, should arrive at least a day before the following program start dates:

    10-Aug

    07-Sep

    05-Oct

    02-Nov

    30-Nov


    TRAVELING TO CARRIACOU

    From St. George's, Grenada, you can either fly via SVG Air or take the inter-island ferry to Carriacou

    1. Flying via SVG Air (US$69.00 one-way)

    Grenada to Carriacou Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - 9:20 am & 4:30 pm

    Carriacou to Grenada Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Sat, Sun - 8:35 am & 4:00 pm

    2. Inter-Island Ferry

    a. Osprey Lines (US$30.00 one-way)

    Grenada to Carriacou 

       Mon to Fri - 9:00 am & 5:00 pm

       Sat - 9:00 am

    Carriacou to Grenada 

       Mon to Fri - 6:00 am & 5:00 pm

       Sat - 5:00pm

    b. MV Dolly C (US$19.00 one-way)

    Grenada to Carriacou Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00 pm

    Carriacou to Grenada Mon, Wed, Fri 4:00 am

    c. Tyrrel Bay Express (US$23.00 one-way)

    Grenada to Carriacou Tues, Thu, Sat 4:00 pm

    Carriacou to Grenada Tues, Thu, Sat 5:00 am

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $875 per week 3 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    3 - 12 weeks

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    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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