Indo Ocean Project

Program Reviews

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Anthony
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

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Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What an experience

Wow!! Honestly the best time ever!
The food was amazing, staff was incredible and the dive sites are unbelievable.
What more could you ask for!
I look forward to returning and continuing all the new exciting adventures to come :)

Everybody was so welcoming and friendly that it made me fit right in and few at home. Camp vibes are always happy and bubbly and there’s always someone to go talk to.

As a scuba diver I would recommend this program to all the other scuba divers out there and the people who want to become divers as well as research divers.

Thanks IndoOcean Project for an amazing time!!!

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Klara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Divemaster - Nusa Penida <3

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Pros
  • Incredible diving
  • You get to meet so many amazing people
  • You'll become a better driver
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Adriana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

So much love for this program

Very grateful to have found this place to do my DM. Mette and Elise are amazing teachers, learned a lot from everyone in the program. Felt empowering to be surrounded by passionate and interesting people from different backgrounds and cultures. The crew in Scuba Republic were very kind and helpful and the food was delicious. I loved being challenged and learning new things everyday. Enjoyed the local experience and sharing moments like a big family.
Raja is a magical place to dive, is a must see!

Pros
  • Learning experience
  • Pristine underwater life
  • Cultural experience
Cons
  • Facilities can be improved
  • boat engine difficulties
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Demi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Can I go back?

The moment I found out about the Indo Ocean Project online and knew that this was going to be a decision that I would not regret.

And that was true, being underwater surrounded by corals, mantas, turtles, different fish families, and amazing people has made this experience unforgettable. The workshops in coral and mangrove restoration, placing baited remote underwater videos, and doing dives against debris increase your knowledge and awareness of the marine environment. This program showed me that I want to pursue this and hopefully, I can start my own research one day.

Thanks to IOP it led me to be hired as a divemaster in Koh Tao in Thailand. Due to their well-structured program, I had an advantage and I could easily lead dives and be a professional diver due to their training. I am diving every day now and I'm IOP really thankful for that.

I highly recommend this adventure, the staff is amazing and the intern group turns into your new family. I made friends for life!

Thank you to everyone who made this experience so wonderful!

Pros
  • Beautiful underwater world
  • Friends for life
  • Professional and well-structured program
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Clémence
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing experience in paradise

Being an intern at IOP has been an incredible challenge. As a Zero to Hero, I had never dived before, and here I am Divemaster. The team that supervises us is very professional, diving with them was a pleasure. I always feel safe and well prepared for each new stage of training. Big up to Arya, if you want to do the program in Nusa Penida you will have the chance to dive with this amazing Divemaster who knows the ocean like the back of his hand. I loved my time in Penida, there is so much to discover on this island! We are amazed, both on land and under water.
Thank you IOP for everything you have brought me

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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience! - Divemaster Nusa Penida

My experience with IOP was incredible! I spent 8 weeks on Nusa Penida participating in the Divemaster + Research Diver course. The professionalism and support of the staff guided me to become a more confident diver and knowledgeable conservationist. All ecology and conservation workshops are educational and engaging, learning of the stunning animals seen around Nusa Penida. From great Manta rays to tiny Nudibranchs, all the wildlife is spectacular.
My favourite activities were the dives including scientific research, such as BRUV drops, fish surveys and coral restoration. Being involved in these has given me an understanding of data collection and entry for marine research, increasing my passion for research diving.
My fellow interns and all the people I met during my stay on Penida were all so welcoming and friendly creating a very social atmosphere.
I would 100% recommend this course.

Pros
  • Beautiful diving
  • Incredible staff and interns
  • Fieldwork involvement
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience! - Divemaster Nusa Penida

My experience with IOP was incredible! I spent 8 weeks on Nusa Penida participating in the Divemaster + Research Diver course. The professionalism and support of the staff guided me to become a more confident diver and knowledgeable conservationist. All ecology and conservation workshops are educational and engaging, learning of the stunning animals seen around Nusa Penida. From great Manta rays to tiny Nudibranchs, all the wildlife is spectacular.
My favourite activities were the dives including scientific research, such as BRUV drops, fish surveys and coral restoration. Being involved in these has given me an understanding of data collection and entry for marine research, increasing my passion for research diving.
My fellow interns and all the people I met during my stay on Penida were all so welcoming and friendly creating a very social atmosphere.
I would 100% recommend this course.

Pros
  • Beautiful diving
  • Incredible staff and interns
  • Fieldwork involvement
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Riccardo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best experience ever!!!

Being part of the first project located in Raja Ampat with Indo Ocean Project as intern was amazing. The expectation is really high when you go in one of the best places where to dive in the world especially for the corals biodiversity. I was already dive master once I started my program so I did 6 weeks only as researcher. We studied all the marine life that lives in West Papua New Guinea such as elasmobranchs, mantas, rays turtles, corals, nudibranchs, key species and species of interest. The organisation and the knowledge exceeded my expectations. In particular I want to congratulate with Mette Carlsen and Pascal Sebastian for everything they taught to me whilst I was there. Everybody must try this experience to learn more about marine biology, how to help the environment and to raise awareness about this topic. Nothing better than do great dives, explore, travel surrounded by the nature, make friendships and collaborate with professionals. I highly recommend this experience. Hope to be back next year and help you again!

Pros
  • Marine biology knowledge
  • Ecology and help the environment
  • Team work
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Tom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Raja Ampat - Divemaster & Research

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Pros
  • Varied and well structured research activities - surveys, BRUVs, coral monitoring etc.
  • Incredible marine life and coral reefs in a spectacular location
  • Friendly and professional team at IOP & Scuba Republic
Cons
  • Not enough time there!