Small Hope Bay Expedition - May 2026 - Advanced Coral Restoration
Small Hope Bay Expedition - May 2026 - Advanced Coral Restoration
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Plant coral fragments that take root on the reef. Log 12 advanced dives. Earn your PADI Reef Rescue Diver Certification. In 6 days, alongside PIMS scientists, you'll go home knowing exactly which corals are growing because of you.
May 7-13, 2026. 6 nights all-inclusive at Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island, The Bahamas. 4 dive days, 12 advanced dives, hands-on coral restoration work each day. Double occupancy. Price includes 10% Bahamas VAT.
What's included
- 6 nights all-inclusive at Small Hope Bay Lodge (rooms, all meals, drinks, airport transfers)
- 4 dive days, 12 advanced dives at the Andros Barrier Reef alongside PIMS scientists
- PADI Reef Rescue Diver Specialty Certification, yours for life
- All dive gear, tanks, and weights
- Hands-on coral nursery maintenance and outplanting
What's not included
- Travel to Andros (most flights route through Nassau)
- Gratuities for Small Hope Bay staff (at your discretion)
- Dive insurance (DAN or equivalent recommended)
Guarantees
- Medical refund: If your doctor pulls you from diving between booking and departure, you receive a full refund within 30 days of documented clearance issue.
- Weather rebook: If we have to cancel the expedition for weather or safety, your spot rolls forward to the next departure at no charge.
Only 12 seats per departure.
The Reef Rescue Mission
Answer the call of corals together with the Reef Rescue Network! We’re committed to improving the condition of coral reefs by restoring populations of corals and other species that will build coral reef resilience. These actions will result in meaningful coral restoration across large spatial scales to make substantial improvements to coral reef health and contribute to our knowledge of coral biology, ecology, reef ecosystem function, and how we can improve their condition.