Marine Conservation Expedition in Puerto Morelos, Mexico (28n+)
- Tour Operator:
- GVI
- Max group size:
- 24
- Age range:
- 15 to 80
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 37057
Itinerary
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What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Insurance
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- RLRose· September 03, 2019I absolutely loved this trip, I felt like I made a difference in terms of marine conservation both in and out of the water. We had the amazing experience of working alongside a coral laboratory. There mission is to microfragment coral to then grow and... Show moreTrip date: January 2019
Fiona· August 28, 2019I definitely recommend this program to anyone who’s up for loads of learning in a fun yet challenging environment.
Trip date: January 2019- LLiliCsorba· August 23, 2019Do it! It's gonna be one of your best decisions in your life!Trip date: June 2019
- CChepis· November 16, 2017Pez Maya is the name of GVI marine base located on the heart of Siaan Ka´an Biosphere Reserve, in Quintana Roo, México. As professional biologist, I joined to the project looking for professional experience, diving training, learning about marine... Show moreTrip date: May 2015
- SUSarah· October 18, 2016I absolutely loved my time in Mexico volunteering with GVI. Being 17, I thought that it would be very daunting travelling to another area of the world on my own but GVI helped me through this by putting me in contact with someone else who was also... Show moreTrip date: July 2016
Dates & Availability
- SaturdayMay 2, 2020FridayMay 29, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayMay 30, 2020FridayJun 26, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayJun 27, 2020FridayJul 24, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayJul 25, 2020FridayAug 21, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayAug 22, 2020FridaySep 18, 2020$4,160
- SaturdaySep 19, 2020FridayOct 16, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayOct 17, 2020FridayNov 13, 2020$4,160
- SaturdayNov 14, 2020FridayDec 11, 2020$4,160
FAQs
- What are the water conditions year round
January through to March the water is around 24-26 degrees Celsius –either a 3mm or 5mm full length suit will suffice. April through to June the water is around 27 -28 degrees.
July though September the water temperature is around 28-30 degrees and most people dive with just a rash vest and shorts though some people will wear a shorty or 3mm full suit. November to December is around 26- 28 degrees a 3mm full length suit is preferred by most.
Conditions: Water conditions can vary on a daily basis. Some days may be choppy whereas others may be flat calm. The dive sites are close by with a maximum boat journey of 30 minutes and minimum of 10.
Visibility ranges from 5- 30 meters depending upon the conditions at the time. Dive site depths range from 5 – 30 meters though the majority of dives will take place at 18 meters and under. - Are there any PADI requirements for this diving program
Must be PADI open water qualified or equivalent if joining for 4 weeks.
A completed PADI Medical form is needed regardless of medical history. Hard copies need to be brought to the field by the volunteer.
Need to join for 8+ weeks if you want the Rescue Diver or Biological Surveys Add-On (at an additional cost) - What are some tips for volunteers travelling out to the field
There are a lot of mosquitoes and sand flies so bring enough repellent. Deet is recommended.
Be open minded, things tend to change to adjust to the logistics.
Diving is weather dependent, if it is windy the boats can't go out.
There are lots of fictional books on base to read, but you can always add to the collection.
Bring some vegan recipes / recipe books.
Welcome to bring ball games, board games, anything fun for group activities when living on a beach. - What are the various durations of this program that are available
This program runs for anything from 4, 8 and12 week durations, depending on the time of year and specific starting date. Please inquire for information regarding this
Good to Know
- About the country
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Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Typhoid - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 4 June 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 4 June 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with GVI. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and GVI will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for GVI tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
- Cancellation Policy
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