Barefoot Conservation

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Raja Ampat is in the far east of Indonesian, off of Papua and the region is made up of some 1500 paradise islands, many of which are still waiting to be discovered and have reefs that have NEVER been dived.

RAJA AMPAT EXPEDITION COSTS

Our marine conservation and community projects wouldn't be possible without our volunteers. The expedition fee you contribute provides essential funding, that goes directly to the project you're on. We are committed to making sure you can see where every penny is spent and the difference it makes. Whether you join us for 2 weeks or 20, the energy, passion and commitment of our volunteers is the driving force of Barefoot Conservation.

Please see below for what is and is not included in your expedition fee.

EXPEDITION FEE - RAJA AMPAT

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NOTE*THE US AND AUS DOLLAR ($) VALUES IN THE ABOVE TABLE ARE FOR APPROXIMATE INDICATION ONLY, THE UK POUND (£) VALUE IS THE AMOUNT THAT NEEDS TO BE PAID FOR EXPEDITIONS. PLEASE USE WWW.XE.COM TO GET THE UP TO DATE US AND AUS DOLLAR EQUIVALENT VALUES. 

* For divers who are PADI Open Water qualified (or equivalent level with other dive organisation), please add another £200 to the expedition fee for the PADI Advanced Course. (fee does not include online eLearning and PADI Certification fee, approximately £95) 

Included in the expedition price :

  • Departure briefing
  • Accommodation on a paradise beach location
  • 3 meals a day, including: tea, coffee and filtered water
  • All scuba diving training for non-divers (up to Advanced Open Water)
  • Tanks, air, weights & weight belts (All divers)
  • Comprehensive Science Training Programme
  • All survey and recreational (fun) dives (12 a week in total when possible)
  • Optional FREE PADI Emergency First Response course worth £100 (volunteers must bring own EFR manual and EFR PIC)
  • Taxi from the Sorong pickup location to the ferry port  *If arriving on expedition start date only!
  • Transfer from Waisai Port to Basecamp
  • 24hr field support staff
  • All community project involvement

 

Not Included in the expedition price : 

  • International and Domestic flights
  • In-transit accommodation
  • Ferry costs from Sorong to Waisai and Waisai to Sorong
  • Visas
  • Raja Ampat Marine Reserve park fee (1,000,000 IDR, to be paid on arrival in Waisai)
  • Travel & Diving insurance
  • PADI manuals and Dive Certification (Positive Identification Card-PIC or eLearning)
  • Personal diving equipment (see our Project Guide for details)
  • Additional dive courses (Rescue and Divemaster courses, including the manuals, eLearning, Crew Packs, PADI certification fees, DM application fee)
  • Any personal spending money

 Please see the Personal Expenditure section of our  Project Guide to get an approximate idea of how much each of the above "Not Included" items will cost.

Optional extra costs :

Extra PADI Courses

There will be opportunities for you to do the PADI EFR, Rescue Diver* and Divemaster** courses while on the project. The costs of these courses (excluding online eLearning and PADI certification fee, approximately £95, depending on the course) are :

EFR Course - FREE (however volunteers must purchase their own EFR online eLearning that comes with PADI certification)

Rescue Course* - £220   

Divemaster Course**- £370

Prices are in pound sterling

*In order to complete the PADI Rescue course is it mandatory for the student to have completed the PADI EFR course. This course (worth £100) is offered FREE of charge, however the volunteer must purchase the online EFR eLearning that comes with PADI certification.

**If you are starting the expedition as a non-diver and wish to complete the Dive Master (DM) course we recommend you allow yourself at least a 12 week expedition to enjoy the full benefits and experience offered by the PADI dive master course. However if you are already a PADI AOW diver, the DM course can be done in 7-8 weeks. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the Divemaster course. 

The above course prices do not include the PADI manuals/eLearning or PADI certification Fees), which PADI have now made mandatory to purchase for all courses. The volunteer MUST bring with them the necessary PADI manuals for the course they wish to undertake or purchase the online eLearning. 

The approximate prices of the PADI online eLearning (with PADI certification fee) are below:- 

  • Open Water course - online eLearning - £95
  • Advanced Open Water course - online eLearning - £95
  • Emergency First Response course - online eLearning - £50
  • Rescue Diver course - online eLearning - £95
  • Divemaster crew pack - online eLearning  - £260 (price may vary depending on courier costs)

 

PADI now prefers students to use there online eLearning system, rather than buying the paper manuals. Please contact us directly for eLearning prices for each course you wish to take with us.

 

Scuba Equipment Rental

Volunteers need to bring with them the following dive equipment items: BCD, Regulator set, mask, wetsuit, fins, dive boots, reef hook, dive torch, delayed SMB, dive slate and dive computer. It is however possible to rent some of these items on site, if you do not wish to carry them while on further travels. Rental items may need to be shared between volunteers during busy periods.

*The below rental costs are for the volunteer marine conservation expeditions only. The Liveaboard trips have different rental costs.*

The following items are available for rental on-site (costs are per week and in Pounds Sterling £) :

  • Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) - £15
  • Full regulator set (1st, 2nd stage, Octopus and SPG) - £15
  • Mask & Snorkel - £10
  • Wetsuit (Shortie 3mm) - £10
  • Fins & Dive boots - £15
  • Dive Computer* - £20  (£150 refundable deposit (if dive computer returned in same working state) needed)

* For safety reasons, it is now mandatory for all Barefoot Conservation divers to use a dive computer on all dives. If you do not own one, you will need to rent one from us.

If you would like to rent any of the above items for your expedition, please indicate this on your booking form or inform one of our trip advisers, before you go. If you do not do this, we can not guarantee the items you may need, will be available when you arrive on your expedition. 

Our accommodation on Arborek island, Raja Ampat.

These amazingly clear waters make visibility when diving perfect, allowing you to never miss a thing.

Raja Ampat may well be diving's final frontier, this stunning tropical paradise has the highest known concentration and diversity of marine life on earth.

See job description...

Barefoot Conservation is a not-for-profit organisation that takes a fresh look at marine conversation and community awareness. All of the Barefoot staff share the same passion for making a real difference at a grass root level, on all our projects. 

If you would like to join us in trying to make a real difference to peoples life's, share our passion and outlook, then please check out our current vacancies below. 

Barefoot Conservation endeavors to respond to every single application, however due to high numbers of applicants, this may not always be possible. Barefoot Conservation is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated fairly and equal.

We place all our vacancies on our preferred recruitment agencies environmentjobs.com and wiseoceans.com

 Sustainability . Conservation . Ethics

The accommodation on the Barefoot Conservation's Raja Ampat expedition is situated in the perfect paradise beach location, footsteps away from the unrivaled coral reefs.

RAJA AMPAT EXPEDITION DATES

Barefoot Conservation expeditions run through out the year and start every four weeks. Please note the different start dates for dive trainee's and qualified divers. 

 2025 EXPEDITION DATES 

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We limit the amount of spaces on each expedition so volunteers can get the best possible experience and one-on-one time with out Marine Biologists and Community teams. So make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

2026 EXPEDITION DATES 

 Raja Ampat expedition 2026 dates

We limit the amount of spaces on each expedition so volunteers can get the best possible experience and one-on-one time with out Marine Biologists and Community teams. So make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Bali - IndonesiaThis well known 'Island of the Gods' has amazing beaches, lush rice terraces, volcano's and world class diving

Raja Ampat 3 - IndoneisaComing Soon.....At Barefoot Conservation we are always researching new project sites, so watch this space for new locations.

Raja Ampat 2 - IndonesiaAt Barefoot Conservation we are researching new project sites within the 617 islands of Raja Ampat. So watch this space.

Raja Ampat - IndonesiaThis region is one of the last diving frontiers in the world and with 80% of the worlds corals it is not to be missed.

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Assistant boat captain - Raja Ampat

Head of Science

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

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Raja Ampat's crystal clear waters contain 80% of the worlds corals, larvae produced here are swept across the oceans to replenish other reef ecosystems.

The oceans that surround Raja Ampat contain 80% of all the world's coral species (10 times the number of species found in the entire Caribbean!), 1350 species of fish, 6 of the world's 7 marine turtle species and 27 varieties of marine mammal.

The perfect clear beaches and calm lagoon's of Raja Ampat provide a haven for both land and sea juveniles.

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Simply drop us a call or email which you can find on the "Contact us" page and one of our helpful trip adviser's will guide you through what you need to do to reserve your place on the project.

The majority of volunteers stay between 6 and 12 weeks, and we recommend a minimum of 4-6 weeks to really get the most out of your experience. The scuba diving and science training normally takes between 2-3 weeks so it is not until the 4th week that you really get your teeth into the survey diving and community work. However we understand that not everyone can come for this amount of time due to work commitments or other. So we have devised a shorter program for those who are already qualified divers and only have 2-3 weeks available, though these places on the project are limited, so make sure you book early. Volunteers can also extend their stay while on the project from week to week, and the longer you stay the cheaper it becomes. 

Due to logistical reasons the start dates for the projects are set through out the year, this is because we provide scuba and science training with-in the first 3 weeks so need all long term volunteers present for this training. However if you would like to attend our 2-3 week special shorten program these dates are a little more flexible so please call one of our helpful trip advisers for more details. For all expeditions dates through out 2013 please see our "expedition dates" page.

Please see our "price & costs" page for exact details on how much it costs to join an expedition.

Included in the expedition price is all scuba diving training (up to Advanced Open Water + EFR) and comprehensive science training. 2 dives and 3 meals a day, tea, coffee and water, accommodation on a paradise beach location. For volunteers signing up as a non-diver, a BCD and Regulator will be provided for FREE during your open water course training. Other items you will need to bring or rent from Barefoot Conservation are:- mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, dive boots, dive slate and dive computer

While all necessities are provided in the price of the expedition, there are opportunities to purchase the odd luxury like a cold beer or coke to help watch the amazing sunset. The local village also has a small shop where you can buy other goodies like sweets. Other extra spending money can be spent on further scuba diving courses, like Rescue Diver and Dive Master, please see the "price & costs" page for further details on these courses.

Having done a marine conservation expedition in the past I am very excited that I will be joining this project and get to dive in such a natural and culturally diverse area of the world. 

James Sharpe BSc

Barefoot Conservation is leading conservation efforts in one of the Earth's last pristine marine environments, by working not only to assess biodiversity value of the ecosystems but also working with local communities to raise awareness and capacities to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources into the future.  

Joel Scriven PhD

Barefoot Conservation will offer me the opportunity to dive some of the most pristine waters in the world, whilst contributing to the marine environment's conservation...bring on my expedition!! 

Dave Hope-Thomson MSc

View from the balcony of our new beach bungalow for private room rental.

Coral reefs just don't get more pristine than the ones on our house reef, just meters from your accommodation.

Well stocked with local sweets and treats for when you need a sugar fix!

This iconic creature is at the top of every divers wish list.

Yanbuba is one of the villages Barefoot Conservation volunteers help teach English at.

This is our new beach bungalow accommodation that is available for private room rental, either double bed, twin or single bed options available. The cost is only £120 per room per week. Contact our operations team at: operations@barefootconservation.org for more details.

Please check out the list below, for just a few of the advantages your receive when joining an expedition with us... 

  • Diving in the most bio-diverse area in the world
  • Amazing Community Projects
  • See the difference you make first hand
  • Accommodation on paradise beach location
  • High quality and well serviced scuba diving equipment
  • When possible a qualified doctor/nurse or medic available on site 

A few words about us....

Barefoot Conservation is a new and exciting, not-for-profit organisation that takes a fresh look at marine conservation and community awareness.

Our focus is grass roots conservation and community action. Our aim is to engage, educate and empower the local community to make sustainable conservation a way of life, not just a project.

We feel this holistic approach to conservation will give you/us a greater depth of experience and understanding. Through community projects we gain vital insights into the needs and values of the community and how marine conservation efforts can be integrated to benefit local people.  

Our conservation strategy is to help the local community build their resilience to climate change, globalization, and the economic and ecological choices the region will inevitably face.

A major part of our scientific work is our marine research program. This will monitor and assess the impact of climate change, over-fishing, and pollution on the marine environment and the people whose livelihoods depend on it. The information we gather will be used by the local government, local stakeholders, community and NGO's to implement measures to prevent and mitigate ecosystem degradation.

Regions we work in:-

Barefoot Conservation expedition locations

 

What sets us apart from similar non-profit dive volunteer organisations (other than the stunning pristine untouched paradise location!) is that volunteers see exactly where their contribution to the community is going, and the ratio of your fee that goes into the community is very high. The part of your expedition fee that doesn’t cover diving, insurance, food, accommodation, transport, fuel and minimal staff wages (most of our staff, even the CEO, work for free!)  will be spent on community projects. For example, this money may go towards special solar panels that provide clean drinking water for the community and you will help the villagers install them. Or your money combined with others may buy new school books or medicines which are vital for education and health in the communities. You will then help distributing these in the schools/villages and be able to stay in touch with the children you have helped educate.

Some of the money will go toward wider community based projects like installing rubbish bins around the island to keep plastics out of the ocean, but it won’t go to support a fancy head office far away and it certainly won’t be making anybody rich.

Our community projects work to alleviate poverty and create entrepreneurial solutions to ensure conservation is a viable and attractive economic alternative to current practices such as shark finning and/or dynamite fishing. By raising awareness of, and helping implement, strong ecotourism and sustainable fisheries management, we can ensure that the community and visitors benefit from the remarkable marine resources for generations to come.

Under our Indonesian Universities Scholarship Programme, we invite Indonesia's future marine biologists to work and study with us for free. This provides a wonderful opportunity for synergy between international volunteers and Indonesian students, sharing ideas and building a cohesive environmental ethic for the future. 

Make a difference. See a difference. Be the difference.

 

Why become a marine conservation volunteer?

Do you want to have a career in marine biology or conservation? Do you want to do something life enriching with your GAP year or career break? Are you a scuba diver who wants to take your passion to the next level?

With Barefoot Conservation (Yayasan Konservasi Jejak Kaki) you will gain practical marine conservation experience in one of the world’s most stunningly pristine and remote locations for marine research. 

  • Work with experienced marine scientists and the local community on vital marine conservation projects.
  • Learn marine biology field skills essential for scientific and marine conservation research.
  • Get involved in local community projects.
  • Gain recognized scuba diving qualifications, skills and experience. 

 

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. Barefoot Conservation (Yayasan Konservasi Jejak Kaki) is committed to ensuring you know the real difference your time with us makes. 

Make a difference. See a difference. Be the difference.

 

" When you walk with naked feet, how can you forget the earth "

                                                                                                                                                                           - Carl Jung

 "Raja Ampat may well be one of diving's final frontiers."

 

The archipelago known as Raja Ampat, or Four Kings, is made up of over 1500 small islands and cays, although only 35 of them are inhabited including the four main islands, or ‘Kings’, of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. 

Raja Ampat’s unique position on the cusp of two oceans; the Indian and Pacific, is to thank for the areas incredible biodiversity.  Powerful deep-sea currents sweep nutrients into Raja Ampat’s eager reefs, the life source for it’s booming populations. The same currents carry the regions larvae across the oceans to repopulate reefs in other parts of the ocean.   This area’s importance to marine conservation extends far beyond its tropical borders. 

The marine environment alone is enough to enthrall visitors indefinitely, but Raja Ampat has even more to offer than world-class underwater delights.  To visit Raja Ampat is to step into a tropical paradise straight from a travel enthusiasts dream.   As yet relatively undisturbed, Raja Ampat’s scenery is breathtaking.  Crystal clear waters lap the perfect white sand of secluded beaches, lush green rainforest vegetation rises from dramatic limestone cliffs. 

The local communities welcome visitors as new friends.  Always keen to chat, laugh, invite you to their homes and make you tea whilst the children show off their somersaults into the sea.  The traditional Papuan warmth makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. 

This stunning tropical paradise has the highest known concentration and diversity of marine life on earth. Located in the East Indonesia/West Papua region of the coral triangle, Raja Ampat is a top global priority for marine conservation.

The extent of its importance to marine science and ecology is only just being discovered. Incredibly, the oceans that surround Raja Ampat contain 80% of all the world's coral species (10 times the number of species found in the entire Caribbean!), 1350 species of fish, 6 of the world's 7 marine turtle species and 27 varieties of marine mammal.

In the perfect marine metropolis whale sharks breed, manta rays frolic, sperm whales feed, turtles lay eggs and tropical fish dance before you.

This staggering concentration of biodiversity is unparalleled anywhere in the world today. The reefs at Raja Ampat show remarkable resistance to global marine threats such as climate change, coral bleaching and disease. Larvae produced here are swept across the oceans to replenish other reefs which support healthy ecosystems globally and sustainable subsistence fishing for poor local villagers.

What happens in Raja Ampat will have a direct impact on the world's marine ecosystem. It is vital we understand and protect it. 

 

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