a partir de 1.500€

Excelente 4.8rating (18)
  • Life Below Water
Disponível em Dez 2024

Marine Research Expedition

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2 - 4 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

rating  Excelente 4.8  · 
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Destaques

  • Experience the sailing life in one of the worlds best spots for Watersports
  • Be part of an international crew on board
  • Gain experience in Marine Research in the field (Underwater)
  • Get your hands on some of the fancy research gear such as Plankton nets and Hydrophones
  • Get close up to Dolphins and whales in the wild

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Grupos

Sobre o programa

You will join an international crew aboard a sailboat to work for the protection of our seas. And you will learn to collect data, organize and enjoy the sea at its best!

**Bookings will start December 15, until then, please do not apply because our schedule for 2025 is not announced yet**

Join us aboard our research Sailboat in the Mediterranean. 

Do you want to be part of an international crew aboard and help with data collection underwater? We will teach you the ...

Sobre o programa

**Bookings will start December 15, until then, please do not apply because our schedule for 2025 is not announced yet**

Join us aboard our research Sailboat in the Mediterranean. 

Do you want to be part of an international crew aboard and help with data collection underwater? We will teach you the necessary skillset for habitat mapping, species Identification and mapping of their distribution, and spotting Marine Megafauna, such as dolphins, whales, and turtles. 

About the Project

In recent years habitat loss has become one of the major concerns in the Mediterranean Sea, as it is generally followed by a loss of various species that depend on it. With our work, we aim to identify key locations of healthy habitats and work towards their protection in order to counteract those developments.

What you can expect

As a volunteer aboard, you will be part of the actual research team, which means snorkeling, measuring seagrass meadows, looking for species, taking pictures and videos of all the different organisms you see, and learning to identify them! While we are sailing you will also be standing watches - spotting whales and dolphins and trying to take the best possible pictures of them for Photo Identification with our partner organizations. 

In other words, you will not be considered a passenger on board, but rather a part of the crew, where everyone chips in with daily tasks, watches, and sailing time and we all get to enjoy our free time together as well.

You will be living aboard a 21m sailing boat with up to 11 more people, enough social areas to live and work together. During your stay, we generally move every other day for a 4-5 hour sail* to the next location, which gives us enough time to map and check the underwater world in each location properly and of course to have a look onshore as well if wanted.

While no prior experience in sailing, diving, or marine research is required (we will happily teach you all the necessary skills on board) any background in related fields or previous experience will make it easier for you to find your routine - that being said so far everyone managed to pick up on all the new skills and tasks within a week. 

* Duration of sailing trips depends on the timeline you would join.

Equipment

All the equipment needed for the scientific and outreach work is available on board, but we do recommend bringing your snorkeling gear, as this ensures, that the mask fits properly and the fins don't hurt your feet after a short time. If you want to borrow gear on board, please bring a deposit of 50 Euros with you in case the gear gets damaged or lost. This will be returned to you upon receiving our gear back in good condition.




Dia típico

  • 08:00 wakeup
  • 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast (self service)
  • 09:00 - 10:00 Snorkelling session (Marine species counts, species ID, habitat mapping)
  • 10:00 - 14:00: Sailing to new location (with marine megafauna watches)
  • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch underway (One person cooks for everyone, second person does the dishes)
  • 14:

Dia típico

  • 08:00 wakeup
  • 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast (self service)
  • 09:00 - 10:00 Snorkelling session (Marine species counts, species ID, habitat mapping)
  • 10:00 - 14:00: Sailing to new location (with marine megafauna watches)
  • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch underway (One person cooks for everyone, second person does the dishes)
  • 14:00 - 15:00: Break time
  • 15:00 - 16:00 Snorkelling session (Marine species counts, species ID, habitat mapping)
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Data entry (computer - generally 1-2 persons)
  • 17:00 dinner
  • 18:00 - 07:30 Free time (Sunsets, music sessions, guitar lessons, presentations if wanted, .... room for games)


Actividades em tempo livre

On weekends we are aiming to be near small towns or other nice locations, but free time activities on board also include all kinds of watersports as well as music (Guitar and Ukulele on board), wildlife watching and social interaction, games and much more. Once tied up to land whatever the city has ...

Actividades em tempo livre

On weekends we are aiming to be near small towns or other nice locations, but free time activities on board also include all kinds of watersports as well as music (Guitar and Ukulele on board), wildlife watching and social interaction, games and much more. Once tied up to land whatever the city has to offer is free to do!


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível intermédio)

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

This program is for good swimmers. Sailing, diving, and freediving skills are great but not a must. All necessary skills can be gained on board.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira, Sexta-feira e Sábado de 09:00 - 17:00

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Project Manaia

The fees collected are covering all the associated costs on board, such as: 

  • food
  • fuel
  • maintenance
  • marina fees
  • cruising permits, and much more. 

Everyone on board chips into this pot that keeps the boat running year-round.

Just as an example: 
- Food shopping for the boat runs at about makes up about 20%
- Fuel prices can add up to several hundred euros a week at bad times
- a night in a marina can be VERY expensive in the Mediterranean

all those costs, as well as repairs, boatyard times, etc. are covered by us.

Joining dates are on Sundays, starting from end-April, as the minimum stay is two weeks, the stops are spread out around the Aegean Sea and it will give you a chance to pick the perfect time window for you, but please choose a slot of 2 weeks minimum with a start on a Sunday!

Alojamento

Accommodation is of course covered on board.

Our research vessel SY Waya Waya sleeps 13 in comfort in 2 separate cabins and 2 beds in the common area. One of the cabins has 8 standard-size bunk beds and a shared toilet for this cabin and 2 more beds in the common area and another toilet.


Alimentos e Bebidas

All food and (non-alcoholic) drinks on board are also included (water, tea, coffee).

The diet on board is generally vegetarian, but we aim to make space for all dietary restrictions and needs. 

Acesso à Internet

Acesso limitado no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Recepção no aeroporto em Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Uma recolha no aeroporto também não está incluída nas taxas do programa.

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) em Athens. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Grécia. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Grécia proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Grécia deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Grécia. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

SCHEDULE OF THE SEASON 2025 will be announced here in December. Please do not apply before the schedule is announced.

The season of 2024 is fully booked. The next season will start in May 2025 and we will be starting with bookings in December 2024.

Joining dates are on Sundays, starting from end-April, as the minimum stay is two weeks, the stops are spread out around Greece and it will give you a chance to pick the perfect time window for you, but please choose a slot of 2 weeks minimum with a start on a Sunday!

Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 1.500€
3 semanas 2.250€
4 semanas (estadia máx.) 3.000€
Preços médios 750€/semana

Preços do programa

750€ por semana 2 - 4 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

Métodos de Pagamento

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Duração

2 - 4 semanas

Depósito

O depósito é simplesmente para reservar a sua colocação como voluntário. Os pagamentos são tratados pelo PayPal, o nosso fornecedor de pagamento global de confiança. Se não tiver uma conta PayPal, também pode pagar usando um cartão de crédito.


Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Project Manaia durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Project Manaia

Excelente 4.8 rating (18 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 2014

Verificado por Volunteer World

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Línguas faladas: Inglês

Sobre o projecto

Join us aboard a sailing research boat exploring the Marine wildlife of the Mediterranean sea. All while sailing one of the most amazing areas in the world.

Conheça seu anfitrião

- Who we are?

Project Manaia is a small and growing Marine Conservation/Research NGO, that was founded in 2014. Registered in Austria we are operating from aboard our Research Sailboat in the Mediterranean Sea. Our permanent volunteering crew of 2 is organizing the trips as well as the outreach from the boat while a few more volunteers on land help with "on shore" tasks on a weekly basis.

- What do we do?

The organization is working towards "Healthy and living oceans" and as such most of our work is targeted towards baseline research, such as habitat mapping and species distribution. While the data is basic, those are also the kinds of information needed in order to create Marine protected areas or get specific marine species listed as protected species. With this in mind, we are using simple equipment and methods to create a big impact for a better understanding of the marine environment and its residents.

- Where do we work? 

Our work is currently focused entirely on the Mediterranean Sea. While it is one of the prime sailing regions of the world, this is also the sea with the highest amount of human impact working on it. With more shipping traffic, more tourism and fisheries as well as garbage in the water than any other sea in the world, this is the perfect testing ground to find solutions for all those existing issues.

Within the Mediterranean Sea we are currently operating on the European side, which makes it an incredibly safe place to be: in regards to the people as well as health issues, as medical help is generally available and no special vaccinations (as in the tropic regions) are needed

- Our mission/vision

We made it our mission to keep our seas as healthy and full of life as they currently are. While the trend is certainly not working in our favor the work is more important than ever. We aim to work against the loss of habitats and the following biodiversity loss. With our work, we create both, a direct impact on those developments as well as a better understanding of those issues with the general public, which again leads to better protection in the long run.

- Our goals

The ultimate goal is of course to have a sea that is full of fish and life once again. However, as this will take some time, we are currently working towards more (and bigger) protected areas in the Mediterranean, but at the same time, a big part of the work is educational and outreach. In many parts along the coast, even the residents have limited knowledge and understanding of all the life they have below the surface. By showing people how fragile and yet important this ecosystem underwater is, we generate momentum within the local communities that we as a crew and international volunteers can carry out into the world and help to spread a message.

- Who are we looking for?

The perfect candidate to come on board is a motivated, self-driven ocean-loving individual! While no prior experience is needed and we are happy to teach all the necessary skills on board any prior experience will of course help. The most important things are that you are motivated, you can swim, speak English and you are willing to help a common cause. If you can answer all those things with a yes, this qualifies you as a great candidate already!

- Why choose us?

While there is a variety of Organizations offering similar experiences, we truly believe that we can offer a unique experience in an amazing package: You get to be part of a research team, a sailing crew, and an international group while sailing in some of the most amazing areas of this planet. And during this time free time activities such as snorkeling and swimming become a part of the daily "work" while there is still ample time available to go paddleboarding, exploring on land, and hang out with your crewmates. And as we are a boat-based operation, you will be not limited to one location but within a two-week stay will cover at least 100 nautical miles of coastline giving you a nice overview of an entire area and a chance to explore more than just one spot - both on land and of course underwater!

18 revisões · rating4.8

Eva Rachtchinine rating5

2024 at Marine Research Expedition

I had the pleasure of being part of the Waya Waya crew for the first 2 weeks in June of 2024. Before I arrived on the boat, I was nervous to meet everyone and was worried that I did not have any background in marine biology. However as soon as I stepped on the boat, I immediately felt like I was a ...
Ben Chanter rating5

2024 at Marine Research Expedition

It was an incredible experience with incredible crew. Lots of inspiring people making things happen which you don’t often get to see. The passion behind the project and the goodwill is something not to be taken for granted. An amazing experience where you will enjoy beautiful scenery from the best ...
Rosalie Blake rating5

2023 at Marine Research Expedition

Being on board of this research sailboat was an incredible experience that I will never forget. We learned and did so much in my two weeks stay: beach cleanups, ID species, transects, mammals watching and learning how to navigate. I would definetly recommend to everyone interested in marine biology ...
Mia Pavic rating5

2023 at Marine Research Expedition

Spending two weeks aboard this research vessel is an experience I will never forget. Learning how to complete transects, species ID and mammal watched while also learning how to sail is something I will always value and take away from this trip. Being able to work with various other volunteers with ...
Amélie Faraud rating4.8

2023 at Marine Research Expedition

I spent 2 weeks on the boat of Pinar and Manuel, a lovely couple who teach all they know about the marine world, and answer all the curious questions you could have. We had a great crew and we managed to complete really interesting tasks including watching observations, navigation, snorkeling, ...
James McArthur rating4.6

2023 at Marine Research Expedition

My two weeks with Project Manaia was incredible. Manuel and Pinar were welcoming and generous, the rest of the crew were wonderful and every day was an adventure! Highly recommend ...

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