An unforgettable, 8 day all-expenses-paid trip for you and a guest to a breathtaking private Island in the Seychelles.
This isn’t just a holiday—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience tailored to you! You’ll be accompanied throughout your trip by experts in their field. Learn from leading scientists and ocean explorers who at the forefront of marine conservation. You’ll gain hands-on insight into the work done to protect our oceans and dive in the near-pristine waters of the Amirantes.
This is your chance to be part of something truly extraordinary. Submit your video and you could win this life-changing experience!
Everything during this amazing prize is looked after by our team.
From the moment the winner is announced, we’ll be in touch to look after every part of your trip. All logistics and expenses are provided; from the international flights, accommodation, medical cover, food and activities. We take care of everything.
This 8-day, all-expenses paid expedition to the Seychelles includes…
✈️ Accommodation, food, expenses & travel!
🔬 Learn from leading scientists & researchers
🏝️ Guided tours of this stunning private island
🌊 PADI Open water dive course
🪸 Explore the unique reefs & biomes of the Seychelles
🦈 Dive with sharks with our expert team
🤿 Snorkeling along coral reefs with turtles & manta rays
🚴♂️ Surfing, cycling, canoeing, camping on a remote beach and more!
You and your guest will have the full VIP treatment whilst staying on an exclusive, private island in the Seychelles.
This isn’t a regular tourist spot that you can simply visit, it’s a near-pristine environment in a little corner of paradise in the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation is in one of our beautiful en-suite bungalows and all of your meals are freshly prepared each day alongside any refreshments you require.
You’ll be given guided tours of the island and experience the breathtaking scenery and wildlife both in and out of the water. All activities are carried out by our highly experienced and fully certified research team who will accompany you throughout your stay.
Our competition is open to divers of all abilities. If you’ve never dived before, you’ll do your Open Water course with our PADI instructors. If you’re already an advanced diver, then we’ll jump straight into our mapped sites.
Seychelles waters are 70% protected, making them very balanced and looking almost how natural reefs and life should be. The reefs and biomes are also simply unique to the Seychelles.
This is an educational journey like no other. You’ll join leading scientists in marine conservation and witness firsthand how conservation efforts are conducted in the field.
You’ll meet expert researchers working across a variety of critical conservation initiatives and learn about the pressing issues facing our oceans.
Dive alongside some of the most skilled and knowledgeable divers in the world. These aren’t just instructors—they’re leading scientists and ocean explorers.
This is a learning experience is tailored to you. Whether you’re passionate about ocean conservation or considering a career in this fascinating field, the knowledge you’ll acquire will be invaluable.
Your video is an opportunity to share why you’re passionate about our oceans, the issues your care most about and the importance of coexisting with them. Whether you’re a marine conservationist, pursuing a career in ocean advocacy, or simply an ocean enthusiast, this is a chance to tell your story.
Are you involved in marine research, studying marine biology, or taking part in conservation efforts? Talk about the projects you’re working on or the studies you’re pursuing, and explain how they help protect the oceans.
Dreaming of a career in marine science, ocean advocacy, or environmental law? This is your chance to share your goals and explain how this competition aligns with your future in marine conservation.
Raise awareness about important issues like plastic pollution, overfishing, or climate change. Explain how these challenges impact the oceans and why action is needed.
Remember, your video doesn’t have to be a polished production—it’s about authenticity. Whether you speak directly to the camera, edit photos or clips from your phone, or get creative with animations or music, what matters most is your unique perspective and passion for the oceans
Check out some of our entries from previous competitions.
You and your guest will stay in one of our beautiful en-suite bungalows on the island. All of your meals will be freshly prepared each day along with any refreshments you require.
You'll be given guided tours of the island and all activities are carried out by our highly experienced and fully certified research team who will accompany you throughout your stay. You'll get to meet a number of leading marine scientists to learn about the various conservation projects they undertake and the positive impacts of the research.
If you've never dived before, we'll take you on the PADI Open Water course to gain your certification. However, if you've already got this certificate, you can choose to do your Advanced Open Water course with us too. Our team of PADI instructors will look after you on every dive.
The island has breathtaking scenery and wildlife both in and out of the water. You will dive with sharks, manta rays, sting rays, sea turtles and more. You will also experience wildlife unique to the island such as Frigate birds, Fairy Terns and our resident giant Aldabra tortoises.
Not at all. We've had a variety of entries in the past, from animations, poetry and illustrations. You video can take whatever form you like...it's the message on why we need to coexist with our oceans that matters.
The competition is open to anyone over the age 18. You guest must also be over the age of 18 but there is no upper age limit.
We're not looking for the best looking or edited video. Your video can be as simple or as polished as you like. It's your message on why we need to coexist with our oceans that we're looking for.
Absolutely! Just because you didn't win previously, doesn't mean you can't enter this time around. The winner of last year's competition, Coen, was actually the runner up in 2023, so it's always worth another shot!
Yes, everything about the trip is covered by ourselves...there are no hidden costs or surprises. All you need to do is create and submit a video, there's nothing to purchase for this competition.
We have a judging panel of around 5 expert scientists and divers. They will pick their top ten favorite videos as well as who they think deserves the top spot.
1. These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) are the terms and conditions that apply to the Co-Exist Projects Trip of a Lifetime Competition (the “Competition”) as promoted by Co-Exist Projects (company Save Our Seas Ltd.) whose registered office is at Akara Building, 24 De Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I Road Town, Tortola, BVI, Virgin Islands (British) (the “Promoter”).
2. Participation in the Competition constitutes acceptance of the Terms. By entering the Competition all entrants will be deemed to be bound by the Terms.
3. In the event of any dispute regarding the conduct of the Competition and all matters relating to the Competition, the decision of the Promoter is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
4. The opening date of the Competition is 1.1.25 (TBC) (the “Opening Date”) and the Closing Date for receipt of entries is 28.2.25 (the “Closing Date”). Applicants must be available between the dates of the 1st - 15th April 2025. The exact dates of the 8 day prize will be confirmed with the winner.
5. The Competition is open to residents of any country aged 18 years or over, excluding employees of the Promoter and their immediate families, their affiliated brands and companies or any other persons professionally connected with the Competition. The Competition is open to everyone over the age of 18 who is physically fit to travel and can speak English.
6. No entries from agents, third parties, organised groups or entries automatically generated by computer will be accepted.
7. To enter: No purchase necessary. Simply, between the Opening Date and the Closing Date, fully complete and submit your video (no longer than 2 minutes )
8. Entries must be submitted online by completing the form and uploading their video. and cannot be sent via post. Entrants confirm that all entries are and shall remain the property of the Promoter.
9. Only one entry permitted per person.
10. When entering the Competition entrants may opt in to receiving marketing material from the Promoter. If the entrant opts in to receiving such material, the entrant consents to their registration details being added to the Promoter’s mailing list and they may receive newsletters from the Promoter via email. Entrants can leave the mailing list at any time by following the simple ‘unsubscribe’ instructions included on the newsletter.
11. Those entrants that complete and submit an entry between the Opening Date and the Closing Date, in accordance with the Terms, will be automatically entered into the Competition. Entrants must fully complete all aspects of the competition to qualify for entry into the Competition. In addition, entrants will be required to provide their full name, date of birth and email address.
12. All valid entries submitted will be reviewed by a judging panel of three, including two representatives of the Promoter and one independent person (the “Judges”). Each Judge will select their favourite entry considered to be the best idea. The Judges’ will then deliberate and decide which of the Three Finalists is the winner (“Winner”). In the event of a deadlock between the Judges, the Three Finalists will be placed into a draw and the Winner will be selected at random.
13. The prize consists of an expenses paid trip to the Seychelles. The Prize is non-transferable, unless agreed in writing by the Promoter and no cash alternative is available.
14. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the Prize for a similar prize of an equal or greater value for reasons beyond its reasonable control.
15. The Winner will be notified that they have won via email and/or direct message on social media within 14 days of the Closing Date, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, using the email address provided by the entrant during the registration of the Competition entry (“Notification”). Entrants shall not be contacted if they have not won. The Winner must, within 28 days of the Promoter first sending the Notification, confirm their acceptance by responding via email to the Promoter. If any Winner does not respond to the Promoter within the timeframe specified or they are unable to accept the Prize or any element of the Prize for any reason whatsoever, they shall forfeit their right to receive the Prize and the Promoter may carry out a further draw to select an alternative Winner. The alternative Winner will be the first entry drawn at random from all other valid entries submitted.
18. Winning claims are subject to a full verification process and the Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any Winner if the Promoter is aware or has reasonable grounds to believe that the Winner is not eligible or if the Promoter has grounds to believe that any Winner has breached any of the Terms. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any Winner if there is suspicion of fraud or if the Promoter has any reason to believe that the Winner has acted improperly.
19. In the event of any Winner being disqualified for any reason whatsoever, the Promoter may select an alternative Winner by carrying out a further draw at random from all other valid entries submitted. In the event of an alternative Winner being selected for any reason whatsoever, the alternative Winner will be notified that they have won, in accordance with clause 15, within 7 days of the selection being made, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.
20. The Promoter reserves the right to amend, extend or terminate the Competition and the Closing Date if it deems appropriate and without notice for reasons which are beyond its reasonable control. The Promoter also reserves the right to amend the Terms at any time.
21. Personal data provided by entrants will only be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”).
(a) For the administration and management of the Competition;
(b) in accordance with clauses 10 and 22 of the Terms;
(c) the first name and home town/county of the Winner will be published on the Promoter’s website at coexistprojects.com within 28 days of receipt of the Winner’s email providing proof of identity, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter;
(d) the first name and home town/county of the Winner may be obtained up to 10 weeks after the Closing Date by sending a request in writing along with a stamped self-addressed envelope to the Promoter; and
(e) in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.
22. By entering the Competition, entrants agree to participate in any Competition publicity relating to the Competition at no cost to the Promoter. This may include the Winner’s name and home town/county, photographs of the Winner and details of their entry and activities during the prize being published in any publicity regarding the Competition.
23. By entering the Competition entrants consent to their personal data being used in the ways set out in clauses 21 and 22.
24. Subject to clause 27, if the Promoter fails to comply with the Terms, the Promoter shall only be liable to the entrant for any losses that she or he suffers as a result of the Promoter’s failure to comply (whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise) which are a foreseeable consequence of such failure.
25. Subject to clause 27, the Promoter will not be liable for losses that result from the Promoter’s failure to comply with the Terms that fall into the following categories:
(a) loss of income or revenue;
(b) loss of business;
(c) loss of profits;
(d) loss of anticipated savings;
(e) loss of data; or
(f) waste of management or office time.
26. Subject to clause 27, the Promoter accepts no liability in respect of any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by the Winner as a result of the acceptance or non-acceptance of the Prize.
27. Nothing in the Terms excludes or limits in any way the Promoter’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence or the Promoter’s liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. By participating in this competition, applicants acknowledge and accept that they participate at their own risk, understand the potential risks involved, and agree to release and waive any claims against the organizers, sponsors, and affiliates for any injuries, damages, or losses sustained during or as a result of their participation.
28. By entering the Competition the entrant hereby warrants that all information submitted by them is true, current and complete and that they are of the appropriate age to enter the Competition. The Promoter reserves the right to request proof as to the eligibility of entrants.
29. If a court or any other competent authority finds that any of the Terms (or any part of any term) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that term or part of that term shall, to the extent required, be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other Terms shall not be affected.
30. The Terms will be governed by the laws of England and Wales and any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
