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Scuba Diving Gap Year Programs

Leave the terrestrial cities behind and dive into the underwater world of SCUBA for your gap year abroad. Scuba diving instructors are needed all over the world; who wouldn’t want that dream job? You get to float around in turquoise waters, teach people how to safely explore the hidden realm in the sea, AND get paid for having an epic gap year. Or, become a student yourself, and finally learn the wild ways of the waves (and get certified!). You can get your scuba instructor certification now or sign up for a program where you can get it abroad. Righteous! Go get ‘em, dolphin—find gap year scuba diving programs!
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73 Scuba Diving Gap Year Programs

Seamester At Sea - Scuba
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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Impact Gap Year
102 reviews

Impact Gap Year

Conservation Explorer Gap Year

Visit three different continents in a single program, traversing ...

Institute for Global Studies
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Institute for Global Studies

Marine Research (Marine Studies) Internship

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
9.6837 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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MAXIMO NIVEL
8.867 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru

In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...

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Pacific Discovery
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Pacific Discovery

Mexico, Costa Rica & Guatemala Gap Semester

Pacific Discovery's Central America Gap Semester is an unforgetta...

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Gapforce
9.45 reviews

Gapforce

Thailand Marine Conservation

Lying in the crystal-clear tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailan...

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VACorps
9.8972 reviews

VACorps

Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps

The VACorps Gap Year Program is a transformative experience that ...

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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Go Abroad China Ltd.
9.717 reviews

Go Abroad China Ltd.

High School Language & Cultural Immersion in China for Teens

Discover China Through Language & CultureFounded in 2003, Go Abro...

Intern Abroad HQ
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Intern Abroad HQ

Most Affordable Environmental Internships in South Africa

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See You Diving Tenerife
108 reviews

See You Diving Tenerife

Marine Biology Internship & Scuba Diving, Tenerife

This internship program focuses on understanding the marine envir...

ARCC Programs
81 reviews

ARCC Programs

ARCC Gap: Western US - MT, WY, UT, AZ, HI

ARCC’s Western U.S. Gap Semester provides access to some of Ameri...

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Outward Bound Costa Rica
101 reviews

Outward Bound Costa Rica

Outdoor Leader Semester in Costa Rica & Panama

Feed your love for the outdoors or gain the necessary skills to j...

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Volunteer World
101 reviews

Volunteer World

Best Volunteer Programs in Mexico

Volunteering in Mexico is perfect for all you adventurers out the...

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Pure Exploration
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Pure Exploration

Thailand Rock Leader Program | 6 Weeks

Looking for a progressive gap year experience that blends travel,...

Travel For Teens
9.52 reviews

Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Fiji Ultimate Service and Adventure

On this extended version of our 13-day Fiji program to the land o...

Love Volunteers
00 reviews

Love Volunteers

Gap Year Adventures with Love Volunteers

Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing ...

Warriors Academy
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Warriors Academy

Warriors Gap Year Experiences

Are you looking for an adventure gap year in South Africa? Then l...

International Field Studies
9.85 reviews

International Field Studies

Marine Science Gap Year: Andros, Bahamas

Join our 6-week program on Andros Island in the Bahamas and stay ...

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An incredible gap year experience in Cape Town

July 09, 2025by: Alex Schmidek - United StatesProgram: Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps
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I chose Cape Town because I had heard incredible things about its culture and natural beauty. I wanted to improve my surfing and gain more independence before starting college. I also saw an internship as a great way to experience the workforce and learn what it’s like to live and work on my own. What I loved most was the community I found at my internship. The people I worked with were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and over time, they became good friends. I learned that I bring a strong presence to any space and that I’m confident and capable on my own. I’ll never forget surfing with my colleagues and the braai we had together after work one evening — or the many fun nights spent with others in the program. Our weekend getaway to Hermanus is another memory I’ll cherish forever. I stayed in Cape Town from approximately January 5th to March 5th. I’d recommend staying for at least two to three months — no less. The first week or two can be an adjustment, especially when it comes to the food, but just be prepared and give it time. The VACorps staff were amazing — always friendly, quick to help, and full of great recommendations. I really enjoyed the weekly activities, and I appreciated that while we had support when needed, we also had plenty of independence. I’m so grateful for everything this experience gave me.

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