Teen Summers

Dive & Conserve: Caribbean Coast

Perfect for PADI-certified teens itching to level up. Days start with gear checks and advanced coursework—think buoyancy workshops or nitrox modules—before heading out to survey reefs alongside marine biologists. They’ll help restore damaged coral frames, log sea-turtle sightings, and haul buckets of plastic off powder-white beaches. Evenings are reserved for cenote swims or taco-stand crawls with new friends.

Learn to Dive: Certification + Service

No card? No problem. Programs that blend PADI Open Water training with conservation dives let beginners earn their badge while doing genuine science. Expect classroom briefings, confined-water drills, and boat trips where each plunge gathers data on reef health or micro-plastic density. By the farewell fiesta, your teen will have both a globally recognized certification and a deeper respect for ocean stewardship.

Intro to Marine Science: Snorkel-Based

Not every traveler is ready for tanks. Snorkel-first itineraries still deliver marine research—coral photo transects, turtle nest walks, plankton tows—without technical depth requirements. These shorter samplers (often 7–10 days) suit younger high-schoolers or kids balancing summer sports schedules.

Baja Expedition: Desert to Deep Sea

If the Caribbean is a kaleidoscope, Baja is an epic saga. Teens camp under star-spangled skies, kayak mangrove channels, and tag along with scientists monitoring whale-shark migrations in the Sea of Cortez. Community-based service—beach cleanups, sustainable fishing workshops—grounds the adventure in local realities.

Junior Explorer Sessions

Created with middle-school ages in mind, these leader-guided weeks mix tide-pool walks, hands-on art projects, and Spanish mini-lessons. Think science museum visits in the morning and sand-castle engineering contests in the afternoon. It’s a gentle first step toward independent travel.