Trip Schedule

Bonaire - (October 25 - November 8, 2025) 2 weeks!

Details coming soon! This trip to Bonaire is not to be missed! Come for the first or second week or stay for both. We will be working with Reef Renewal Bonaire and staying at Buddy Dive Resort.

Cozumel - (September 2025) Details Coming Soon!

This trip is a hybrid trip and is open to anyone that wants to join us for a memorable trip to the Cozumel Palace. It will include recreational and coral restoration dives. We will be working with Dr. Mendez of the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program. Dates and details will be posted soon!

Key Largo, Islamorada & Summerland Key, Florida - July 13-20, 2025 NEW!

Trip Information: Key Largo, Islamorada, Summerland Key
During this trip, we will be diving with Key Dives in Islamorada and Amoray Dive Center in Key Largo and will also work with Dr. David Vaughan and Plant a Million Corals at his land based nursery. Key Dives and Amoray Dive Center both support the charitable foundation, I.CARE (Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education)

Don’t delay signing up for this trip! The first 8 coral certified divers to commit to the trip will get 2 free dives thanks to I.CARE!

During the trip, you’ll dive into hands-on coral restoration by assisting with various tasks such as maintenance and cleaning coral nurseries, outplanting new corals and sponges, monitoring coral outplanted sites and removing coral predators. Divers new to coral restoration work are required to take a certification course during the trip, prior to the restoration dives.

The Florida Reef Tract is the only reef system in the continental United States, and your participation will directly support efforts to protect and preserve this essential ecosystem. Click here for all the trip details and sign up and deposit information.

Big Pine Key, Florida – June 1-7, 2025 NEW!

Trip Information: Big Pine Key, Florida

Join ADFC on an exciting Coral Rescue Mission in the Florida Keys! This action-packed week includes working alongside three major foundations dedicated to coral restoration: Reef Renewal USA Foundation, MOTE Marine Laboratory, and the Plant A Million Coral Foundation (PAMCF).

This trip is designed to be meaningful and hands-on, with ample diving time. If you would like to bring a non-diver, they can also volunteer with PAMCF at no cost when we are there or on their own when we are in the ocean (18 years or older). Please contact the trip leader to arrange for this non-diver participation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to significantly impact coral restoration while exploring the beautiful Florida Keys. Click here for all the details!

Eleuthera, Bahamas, The Island School (April 25-May 2, 2025 - NEW!

Trip Information: Eleuthera, Bahamas – The Island School

This trip is for experienced coral restoration divers only. We will be staying at the Island School and working with The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub (BCIH). This project is a collaboration between the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI), Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). This trip is a very special opportunity for ADFC to help the largest coral restoration project in the Bahamas. We only have room for 14 divers on this trip so don’t delay sign up today! Click here for the details!

Key Largo/Islamorada (June 16 - 23, 2024) COMPLETED

Trip Information: Key Largo/Islamorada

Join us for a Coral Restoration in the Florida Keys. This trip includes some of the best diving in the keys, with the Coral Restoration Foundation, and I.CARE. We will be diving with Key Dives and Island Ventures as well as staff from I.CARE and the Coral Restoration Foundation. This trip is for AOW divers that are certified and also those who want to get their coral restoration certifications. We will be working with both foundations for a fulfilling fun-pack week of diving and giving back to the reef we love! Click this link for all the details!

Big Pine Key/Key West/Islamorada (August 4-11, 2024) COMPLETED

Trip Information: Big Pine Key/Islamorada

Join us for a Coral Restoration in the Florida Keys. This trip includes some of the best diving in the Keys, with Reef Renewal USA, and I.CARE with a mid-week optional recreational dive in Key West to the Vandenberg Wreck! We will be diving with Key Dives and Captain Hook Scuba as well as staff from I.CARE and the Reef Renewal USA. This trip is for AOW divers who are certified and also those who want to get their coral restoration certifications. We will be working with both foundations for a rewarding week of diving and giving back to the Florida Keys! Click for all the details!

Bonaire (November 9-16, 2024) COMPLETED

Trip Information: Bonaire

Join us for a Coral Restoration Trip to the beautiful Belmar Resort. Belmar Resort is a sister property to Buddy Dive Resort and all diving is conducted through the world class dive operator, Buddy Dive Resort. Package includes (6) VIP 2-tank dives, a gorgeous Ocean Front Resort with a full kitchen with a breathtaking balcony or patio. Our own house reef (Sara Smiles) to explore, and access to Buddy Dive Resort as well. Click this link for all the details.

Cozumel, Mexico (March 23-30, 2024) SOLD OUT! Completed

Trip Information: Cozumel, Mexico

Join fellow ADFC members on this special “Spring Break” trip to Cozumel, Mexico. This is a recreational dive/coral restoration trip and is a great trip for divers and non-divers alike. We will be working with with the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program. There will be plenty of time for recreational diving, coral restoration, and spa pampering. This special offering is at a high-end, all-inclusive resort with many perks, extras, and special pricing. Take a look at the details, you won’t want to miss this one! Click this link for all the details!