Katembe × Corals · Raja Ampat · 2027

Coral restoration
internship 2027.

Hands-on coral restoration in the remote waters of Raja Ampat. Live and participate on a private island for 2 or 4 weeks.

2 or 4 weeks Dive certified required Limited spots
About the internship

The internship
in action.

Live the reef. Work the reef. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Raja Ampat while staying in private overwater bungalows on a secluded island. You will take part in coral restoration while living in one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth.

Our programmes are designed for 2 or 4 weeks. All-inclusive on our Private Island. We combine practical experience with learning, allowing participants to actively contribute to our real ongoing projects.

Our programme includes 10–12 dives per week and one day off.

Our Coral Restoration Internship is not a free volunteer programme. Every contribution directly supports the reefs by funding restoration materials, local employment, and marine conservation education.

2027 Dates
2 weeks: April 18 – May 2, 2027
4 weeks: April 18 – May 16, 2027
2 weeks: September 5 – 19, 2027
4 weeks: September 5 – October 3, 2027
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Programme

What to expect
every week.

Hands-on coral restoration

Build and install reef structures, plant coral fragments, ongoing reef maintenance and monitoring.

Theory sessions

Coral ecology, reef ecosystem function, and restoration techniques through engaging sessions.

Reef monitoring & data

Participate in monitoring dives and basic data collection that contributes to our long-term reef health record.

Become a confident restoration diver

Develop new skills and a deeper understanding of our marine ecosystem.

Stay & explore

Access to kayaks throughout your stay to explore the island’s 70-hectare mangroves, hidden beaches, and coastline.

For who?

Certified divers

We welcome certified divers who want to develop specialised coral restoration skills in one of the world’s most biodiverse reef environments.

Beginner divers

If you’re not yet dive-certified, we offer an integrated Open Water course so you can complete your certification and dive straight into restoration work.

Before you apply

Read the brochure first.

Full details on costs, included items, schedule, and accommodation.

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Applications open

Apply to our internship
programme.

How to get here

5 steps
to the reef.

1
Fly to Indonesia
International airports in Jakarta or Bali.
2
Fly to Sorong (SOQ)
Garuda Indonesia direct. Others connect via Makassar.
3
Taxi to ferry terminal
Our team greets you and takes you to Sorong harbour.
4
Ferry Sorong → Waisai
~2.5 hours. Ferry included in your package.
5
Speedboat to Katembe
Greeted in Waisai. 30 minutes to our private island.