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We currently have structured Expedition programs in The Florida Keys, Bonaire, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Mexico. To view past program schedules from other groups, click on any of the options below to see various trip selections you can choose from.
Please note that each price per person is estimated based on 15 students and 1 free-of-charge chaperone space. Unless stated otherwise, these prices do not include meals, travel/transportation, accommodations, or gratuities. When booking an Expedition with REEF, the price per person may change based on the number of participants, time frame, location, types of excursions (ex: snorkeling vs. diving), and if your group would like REEF to book additional amenities (accommodations, meals, etc.).
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, or you’d like to develop an Expedition in a new location, we'd be happy to discuss options. Visit our Design a Custom Program page to find more information on creating a modified experience.
4-day Florida Keys Expedition
This Expedition includes four full days of educational programming for 15 students, and 1 free of charge chaperone, led by REEF marine life experts. One day for the Volunteer Fish Survey Project including Fish ID & Behavior lessons and a snorkel trip by boat to the coral reef. One day for the Invasive Species Program including lessons on citizen science and invasive lionfish, and interactive activities related to invasive lionfish. One day for Caribbean Tropical Ecology including a kayaking tour through the mangroves and an educational activity. One day for the Grouper Moon Project including lessons on endangered species, sustainable fisheries, and protecting marine ecosystems. REEF materials include Volunteer Fish Survey Starter Kit (fish identification card, survey slate, survey paper, wrist band), use of lionfish research supplies/lionfish dissection tools, lionfish jewelry, and Caribbean ecology activity materials.
Travel, meals, accommodations, and gratuity are not included in the package price.
Estimated price per person: $430
7-day Florida Keys Expedition
This Expedition includes six full days of educational programming for 15 students, and 1 free of charge chaperone, led by REEF marine life experts. Three and a half days for the Volunteer Fish Survey Project including Fish ID & Behavior lessons and three dive trips by boat to the coral reef. One and a half days for Caribbean Tropical Ecology including a kayaking tour through the mangroves, snorkeling in seagrass, and educational activities. REEF materials include Volunteer Fish Survey Starter Kit (fish identification card, survey slate, survey paper, wrist band) and Caribbean ecology activity materials.
Travel, meals, accommodations, and gratuity are not included in the package price.
Estimated price per person: $2,010
7-day Bonaire Expedition
This Expedition includes seven full days of educational programming for 15 students, and 1 free of charge chaperone, led by REEF marine life experts. Six days for the Volunteer Fish Survey Project including Fish ID & Behavior lessons and six dive trips by boat to the coral reef, as well as unlimited shore diving and snorkeling. Other topics include Caribbean Tropical Ecology, Citizen Science, and relationships on coral reefs. REEF materials include Volunteer Fish Survey Starter Kit (fish identification card, survey slate, survey paper, wrist band).
Accommodations, meals, rental vehicles, and airport transfers ARE included in this package price. Gratuities and airline travel are not included.
Estimated price per person: $2,400
7-day Costa Rica Expedition
This Expedition includes seven full days of educational programming for 15 students, and 1 free of charge chaperone, led by REEF marine life experts. Three days for the Volunteer Fish Survey Project including Fish ID & Behavior lessons and three snorkel or dive trips by boat to the coral reef. Three days for eco-adventure tours, including Palo Verde National Park and La Leona Waterfall. Other topics include Tropical Ecology, Citizen Science, the interconnectedness of ecosystems, and eco-tourism relations to marine conservation. REEF materials include Volunteer Fish Survey Starter Kit (fish identification card, survey slate, survey paper, wrist band).
Accommodations, meals, eco-tours, snorkel trips, and airport transfers ARE included in this package price. Gratuities and airline travel are not included.
Estimated price per person: $1,700
***Please note: the price per person in Costa Rica is dependent on the time of year
7-Day Hawaii Expedition - Kona, Big Island
This Expedition includes 5 and 1/2 days of educational programming for 14 students and 2 free-of-charge chaperone, led by REEF marine life experts. Three days for the Volunteer Fish Survey Project including Fish ID & Behavior lesson and three snorkel or dive trips by boat to the coral reef. Two days for eco-adventure tours, including documenting local tropical birds for citizen science and learning about Hawaiian tropical ecology. Other topics include Citizen Science, the interconnectedness of ecosystems, and eco-tourism relations to marine conservation. REEF materials include Volunteer Fish Survey Starter Kit (fish identification card, survey slate, survey paper, wrist band).
Meals, eco-tours, dive & snorkel trips, and in-island transportation/airport transfers ARE included in this package price. Accommodations, gratuities, and airline travel are not included.
Please note the price will vary depending on if your group is diving & snorkeling or snorkel only.
Estimated price per person: $1,700