You know those “Swim with the Dolphins” excursions they offer at touristy beach resorts? Well, this dolphin experience is exactly the opposite.
The wild bottlenose dolphins of Belize are anxious to meet their newest marine biologist: you. Search for these playful and intelligent creatures in Belize’s stunning offshore cayes and other dolphin hot spots. They’re out there. And so is the exhilarating rush that often accompanies the experience of observing dolphins in their natural habitats. This trek is hands-on, expert-led field research that will assist the Belizean Oceanic Society in their ongoing quest to protect these big-brained creatures and create a marine sanctuary.
“The atmosphere, fun.sun.upbeat.academic… it was the perfect balance! This program taught me more than I could imagine.” — Dave Horwich Woodridge, CT
Like dolphins, you eventually need to surface and then return home. But before you do, scuba with a few manta rays. Float through ancient jungle caves into the lore of the Mayan people. And sail past the beautiful, the mythological and the uninhabited. College credit? Adventure? You better Belize it.
COLLEGE CREDIT
Three marine science college credits through Lesley University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
12 hours of community service
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- PADI Open Water Diver
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- Highlights
- Learn about dolphin habitats, biology and behavior
- Collect data for ongoing research
- Scuba dive on vibrant reefs
- Snorkel the Blue Hole
- Sail to beautiful, uninhabited cayes
- Experience Required
- No experience necessary.
- However, if you do not have your scuba certification you will need to arrive two days earlier to begin your scuba certification course. Therefore you should select the trip that starts June 19 or July 13 if you are not a certified scuba diver.
- Locations
- Belize City
- Blue Hole
- Caye Caulker
- Half Moon Caye
- Inner Reef
- Tobacco Caye
- Turneffe Atoll
Broadreach in action. Want a glimpse of the freedom of life on a yacht? Or the thrill of diving with sharks in Fiji, surfing in Baja or cresting the ridge above Machu Picchu? Watch our videos to see and hear our adventures firsthand, and start wishing you were there.