Explore the magic of the Haenyeo diving on the UNESCO heritage island

Unlike modern scuba diving with oxygen tanks, Haenyeo diving is a traditional breath-hold practice. Haenyeos rely on a single breath to reach depths of up to 50 feet and harvest sea animals. For centuries, many women of Jeju have played a significant role in the culture of Haenyeo. Today, the number of haenyeo keeps decreasing because of urganization on the Island. To preserve the lagacy of Hanyeos, young people move to Jeju and join the local Haenyeo Collective and Haenyeo-dive for harvest.

What Haenyeo Diving is

A person wearing snorkeling gear, a black wetsuit, and fins is underwater, smiling and spreading their arms open while surrounded by bubbles.
Person in scuba diving gear holding a yellow buoy and coral, with a cloudy sky and shoreline in the background.
  • Scenic landscape of a lake surrounded by rolling hills and distant mountains under overcast sky.

    Adventure

    Venture into the sea, learning the basic diving techniques directly from village Haenyeo instructors. Enjoy the jaw-dropping marine life in the waters around Jeju.

  • Scenic view of snow-capped mountains behind rolling grassy hills with a small modern building in the foreground.

    Connect

    Connect with local Haenyeo diver communities. Through Haenyeo diving experiences that we sincerely honor and help revive the local economy, each session enlightens an authentic journey while immersing you in the hands-on activities.

  • Protect

    Join sustainability initiatives led by local Haenyeo. Because of climate change and overharvesting, marine species have been endangered. Meet real Haenyeo in their villages and learn the sustainable practice they’ve passed down for generations.

  • Learn

    Experience the communal culture and traditions of Jeju’s Haenyeo. From island tours to hands-on workshops and storytelling, you’ll hear intimate stories of the Haenyeo’s bond with the sea

Merethis from the United States

“Our intrepid haenyeo camp leader, Soyoung with the group of us solo female travelers and haenyeo wannabes. We now call ourselves sea sisters = “seasters”

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