Sardine Run Student Program

Sardine Run Student Program

Location
  • South Africa
    • Port Elizabeth
Length
1 to 2 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
30
Timeframe
Spring Break
Housing
Lodge
Groups
Small Group (1-15)
Travel Type
Budget

Pricing

Starting Price
2000
Price Details
Bed, breakfast, and Lunch.
Daily Boat Trips (weather permitting)
Shuttle to and from the East London Airport
Fieldwork Skills Training
PADI Snorkel Guide Course
Snorkelling Gear
Experienced Crew 24/7
Opportunity to experience the Sardine Run
Contribute to conservation projects
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Some Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Mar 23, 2026
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About Program

The Offshore Adventures Sardine Run Student Program combines hands-on marine exploration with rigorous education, inviting aspiring divers to embark on an immersive experience centered on the annual sardine run, where students observe natural predator-prey dynamics, schooling behavior, and the ecological importance of nutrient-rich coastal upwellings.

Sardine Excursion: Participants join guided coastal excursions to witness massive sardine swarms, engage in sustainable wildlife watching, and document sightings for citizen-science initiatives, all while maintaining strict reef-safe practices to protect fragile habitats.

PADI Snorkel Guide Qualification: The program includes a structured pathway toward earning a PADI Snorkel Guide credential, featuring classroom theory, watermanship assessments, material handling, rescue awareness, and practical hospitality-focused guiding skills tailored to marine environments.

Duration: 7 or 14 days (May-July ), Wild Coast, South Africa.

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Program Highlights

  • Experience the biggest migration in the world. ( Sardine Run )
  • PADI Snorkel Guide Qualification
  • Start dates in May, June and July

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