Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Year Round
Weekly Hours
30

Pricing

Starting Price
1300
Price Details
We have multiple packages available depending on your current diving level with an average of $220 USD / week

All packages include accommodation assistance, listed diving and ecological courses and workshops, airport pick-up and transfer assistance on arrival, 2 program shirts, lunch on double dive days, pre-arrival support, VISA assistance and sponsorship, pre-arrival online training course, & scientific course materials. Each package also includes all divemaster course material & professional certification fees.

Does not include flights, additional spending money, and VISA costs

Check out our website for more details or contact infoprojectlaut@gmail.com
What's Included
Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

All packages include accommodation assistance, in-country transportation, 8 dives per week, SSI divemaster course, 3 ecology specialty courses, additional workshops, program shirt, VISA assistance, pre-arrival training materials, pre-arrival support, & lunches during double tank dive days.

What's Not Included
Some Accommodation Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

We offer stipends to interns of 1,500,000 IDR (120USD) per month to help with accommodation costs while participating in the project.

Jun 26, 2024
Dec 01, 2024
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About Program

Unlock your potential and make a real impact with Project Laut's Conservation Divemaster Internship! Dive into an unparalleled experience where you'll gain top-notch diving skills, hands-on marine conservation training, and internationally recognized certifications.

As an intern, you'll engage in vital coral restoration projects, using cutting-edge technology to create 3D models of coral reefs. Work alongside passionate conservationists and contribute to groundbreaking ecological research. This program not only boosts your career but also immerses you in a community of like-minded adventurers dedicated to preserving our oceans.
Experience personal growth as you develop leadership skills, gain invaluable field experience, and forge lifelong connections. Transform your passion into action, begin your journey into marine conservation, and create lasting memories—all while making a tangible difference.

Join us and become a leader in marine conservation!

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Program Highlights

  • Gain internationally recognized divemaster & ecology certifications
  • Participate in hands-on coral restoration projects
  • Utilize cutting-edge technology to create 3D models of coral reefs
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills, essential for advancing in the conservation and diving fields
  • Flexible, year-round start dates to fit your schedule and career goals

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Program Reviews

4.97 Rating
based on 35 reviews
  • 5 rating 97.14%
  • 4 rating 2.86%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Growth 5
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.95
  • Safety 4.95
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Fiona
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The support you will recieve is unmatched.

The staff at Project Laut has helped me so much throughout my entire internship, they always made me feel like I belonged. They have made me feel confident in myself and my abilities and I am sure to recommend them to anyone looking to try their hand at marine conservation and get their diving certifications. They will teach you everything you need to know and more so you can be as knowledgeable about diving in a fun and safe way. As well as incorporating conservation in every dive as you ID turtles, help corals grow over rubble, monitor natural threats, collect trash and detangle fishing lines.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take it seriously. You're paying to learn and gain experience in your course and your internship. You are there to better your skills and just cause you paid for it doesn't mean you will get it. It takes effort and the staff there are putting in so much work and helping you as much as they can, but they can only do so much so you should be working to match their efforts.
Pros
  • Community
  • Teaching
  • Experience
1 person found this review helpful.
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Lenni
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship at Project Laut

I had an amazing time with the Project Laut team and all the interns. The diving in Indonesia is some of the best in the world, and the sometimes challenging dive sites around Nusa Penida are perfect for building confidence and progressing toward becoming a professional diver.
If you are only a bit social you will form great friendships along the way.
It was nice to see how dedicated the entire team is to conservation. Even in just 10 weeks, you can make an impact on the coral reefs health and learn a lot along the way. I highly recommend it.

What was your funniest moment?
When you hit your 100th dive most divers will do it naked which in itself is pretty funny. Me and my mates decide to do it on one of the hardest dives sites in Penida though (Blue Corner).
The site is known for fast switching conditions and sometimes raging currents. Many people (including me) panicked here before.
Luckily we had an awesome dive guide and buddies and there was no down current. So 3 naked dudes (and 2 highly trained divers) drift on this dive site doing swim throughs, exploring small caves and just have a good time on the most daunting site in Penida.
All while our dive guide Joma has to make sure we don't get ourselves in trouble.
Pros
  • Really good Time
  • Great Connections
  • Professional DMT Program
Cons
  • Shared space with another dive shop
  • Very sad when it ends
7 people found this review helpful.
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Sanna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Marine wonders 🪄

My DM internship at Project Laut in Bali was unforgettable AWESOME experience! Over the 3 months, I learned so much about Marine conservation, coral planting and guiding tourists. Joma, Sita, Asia, Margo and Abbas and the whole team with interns included were amazing ,making the work both fun & educational. I also made lifelong friends with some of the best memories made over focaccia. I cant wait to visit Project Laut again to see reef sharks and Mola molas which truly felt like they were from another planet. A huge thank you for the incredible experiences and the opportunity to be part of team for 3 months ❤️
🪸 Small team same dream!🇫🇮

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Bubblecoffee
21 people found this review helpful.
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Audriana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

simply the best <3

I came to Penida and happened to walk into Nomads Dive Shop while wandering the streets. I immediately fell in love with the vibe, the passionate employees, and the cutest shop dogs. I applied to do the DM internship the next day. What was supposed to be a 2-month internship turned into over 6 months on the island, getting my instructors, and now I happily live here in Bali. This internship changed my life completely!

Many other divemaster internships teach you to be an okay diver as long as you can pass the exams. At Project Laut, the instructors passionately teach you to be the absolute best diver you can be. They push you hard and hold you to the highest expectations in the best way possible.

Penida is not an easy place to dive; there are unpredictable conditions and strong currents. But what better place to learn?! They say if you can learn to dive in Penida, you can dive anywhere in the world, and it's true.

Project Laut is now my family and I am so grateful, do yourself a favor and do this internship <3

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Mola-Mola aka Sunfish, the world largest boney fish, which is what Penida is known for! Such amazing creatures.
Pros
  • Laid back Island Vibe
  • Amazing employees/instructors
  • Mantas & Molas!
Cons
  • cant think of one!
19 people found this review helpful.
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Saltanat
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best time with the best people!

I had an incredible experience with Project Laut in 2023! The dive training with Asia was thorough and incredibly detailed, enhancing my skills and confidence underwater. Abas and Margeaux made the coral restoration projects fascinating, combining hands-on work with scientific insights, making the experience both educational and inspiring.
The reefs here are some of the healthiest I’ve seen, teeming with life. Despite having only an open water certification, and no prior experience in conservation, I quickly gained the knowledge and skills needed to feel confident and competent. Completing my instructor course with Project Laut was a dream come true.
The team’s passion and dedication to marine conservation are evident in everything they do. I highly recommend Project Laut to anyone looking to advance their diving career while making a meaningful impact on marine conservation!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The craziest thing happened on a survey dive at Malibu Point. I got super lucky and saw a thresher shark and a mola together! It was wild because it was out of season for the molas, but there it was, just chilling right there. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Definitely one of the coolest moments of the whole trip!
Pros
  • Experienced & patient staff
  • Fantastic island
  • Best sunset beach around!
24 people found this review helpful.
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Saltanat
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best time with the best people!

I had an incredible experience with Project Laut in 2023! The dive training with Asia was thorough and incredibly detailed, enhancing my skills and confidence underwater. Abas and Margeaux made the coral restoration projects fascinating, combining hands-on work with scientific insights, making the experience both educational and inspiring.
The reefs here are some of the healthiest I’ve seen, teeming with life. Despite having only an open water certification, and no prior experience in conservation, I quickly gained the knowledge and skills needed to feel confident and competent. Completing my instructor course with Project Laut was a dream come true.
The team’s passion and dedication to marine conservation are evident in everything they do. I highly recommend Project Laut to anyone looking to advance their diving career while making a meaningful impact on marine conservation!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-wracking experience for me was definitely dealing with the strong currents in Nusa Penida. At first, the currents were quite challenging and intimidating, making me doubt my abilities. However, with time and practice, I improved considerably. The professional and patient team of dive leaders at Project Laut provided excellent guidance and support, helping me build my confidence and skills. Now, I feel confident in handling tough conditions, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn to dive in such a dynamic environment. The experience has made me a stronger and more capable diver.
Pros
  • Excellent Instruction
  • Hands-on Conservation Work
  • Surrounded By Passionate People
20 people found this review helpful.
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Conchur
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

It's Turtle Time

What is there to say? I loved my 10 weeks with Project Laut more than I ever expected to, it's been the highlight of my backpacking journey so far! Sita, Joma and all of the staff at Project Laut and Nomads were fantastic and I already miss them now that I'm gone. The other interns were great to be with, and, whether diving or exploring the island on our days off, I have wonderful memories with them all.

I would definitely recommend Project Laut to anyone seeking a new adventure, you can't go wrong

What was your funniest moment?
Playing underwater charades when we were supposed to be practicing skills. Not as easy as you'd think!
Pros
  • Conservation experience and education
  • Incredibly friendly people to spend time with
  • High standard of learning
44 people found this review helpful.
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Audrey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

I spent 8 weeks with Project Laut in Nusa Penida. I came for the research internship as I was already certified divemaster. I didn’t study marine biology so I came to learn more about the ocean. With the ecology class, I can now say that I know and understand better the underwater world.
The programme for the turtles ID is really interesting and I hope it will be useful in the future to keep protecting the sea turtles in Nusa Penida.
The coral plantation in front of the dive center is growing really fast, and was really nice to be part of this project too.

Pros
  • Small group
  • Healthy reefs
  • Turtle ID + coral plantation
67 people found this review helpful.

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