Bring Your Group to the Last Living Haenyeo Culture on Earth

Curated field experiences in Jeju for schools, research teams, environmental organisations, and corporate groups. Real divers. Real stories.

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Partnering with

HANSUPUL HAENYEO SCHOOL

JEJU COOKING STUDIO

MYEONGRANG HAENYEO

JEJU GOOD TRAVEL

Sounds Familiar?

Most group cultural experiences feel like tourism.

Generic itineraries

that don’t connect to your research or mission

Experiences designed for individuals

not adapted for group learning

No real access to local knowledge

or living cultural practitioners

This one is different
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We connect groups with the Haenyeo women who have kept Jeju's ocean alive for generations

Seasterhood Haenyeo is a Jeju-based organisation working directly with the local fishing cooperative and Haenyeo collective. We design bespoke educational and cultural field experiences for international groups, customised to your goals, schedule, and group size.

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“What a wonderful, unique experience!”

“I came to Jeju specifically to learn as much as I could about the haenyeo and this camp was everything I could have wanted to explore and more.
Our coordinator, Soyoung, was so knowledgeable and personally invested in the experience. Our homestay host "Happy Haenyeo" taught us SO much about the lifestyle, history, and modern world of all things haenyeo. Our haenyeo and haenam teachers were kind and patient. It was truly a wondertul experience and I will most definitely return to Jeju one day to learn more.”

  • Meredith from the U.S

“The host was very hospitable and very forthcoming in sharing Korean culture and haenyeo history.”

“The haenyeos diving with us were very patient and captured some very memorable moments for us.
Shout out to Soyoung who was coordinating and acting translator. She is super friendly and helpful.”

  • Vivian from Singapore

Built for groups with a purpose

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SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES

Educational journeys connecting academic theory with rich, living cultural heritage.

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DivING CommunitIES

Purpose-led expeditions bridging marine conservation, regional ecology, and deep sea traditions.

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Environmental organisations

Immersive educational programs designed around sustainable coastal environments and community action.

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Corporate and team-building groups

Meaningful, hands-on experiences that go beyond the standard offsite

Choose your experience.
We handle the rest.

Each experience can be booked individually or combined into a full-day programme. All options are available for groups of 4 or more and can be adapted to your academic, research, or team objectives.

Experience 1

Haenyeo Diving School

at Hansupul Haenyeo School, Hallim

Dive into Jeju's ocean the way Haenyeo have for centuries. Your group will train with an actual diving instructor from the first government-approved Haenyeo school, gear up in traditional equipment, and wade into the water to harvest sea urchins and seaweed firsthand.

  • Duration: approx. 2 hours

  • Includes: diving gear rental, safety supervision, certificate of completion, sport insurance

  • Requirements: basic swimming comfort recommended

  • Location: Hallim-eup, Jeju Island

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Experience 2

Haenyeo Ploving

(certified divers only)

Jeju's oceans are under pressure from years of overtourism. Plastic waste accumulates on the seafloor, and the Haenyeo encounter more garbage and fewer marine species every season. In partnership with Jeju's ocean conservation community, we invite your group to dive not to harvest, but to collect ocean trash using a traditional Tewak buoy. A direct, meaningful contribution to the marine environment the Haenyeo depend on.

  • Suitable for: certified divers only

  • Combines conservation action with cultural immersion

  • Ideal for environmental research teams and conservation organisations

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Experience 3

Island Hopping Diving

Your group takes a ferry to a small island near Jeju and tries Haenyeo-style diving in deeper open water, guided by certified diving instructors. Beginner-friendly, with your experience filmed throughout so participants leave with both memories and video.

  • Includes a Ferry ride to a neighbouring island

  • Haenyeo-style diving in open sea

  • Certified instructors guide and film the experience

  • Ideal for groups looking for adventure alongside cultural context

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Experience 4

Charong Dosirak Cooking Class

Charong (차롱) is a traditional Jeju hand-woven bamboo basket, once used by Haenyeo to keep food fresh at sea. In this hands-on class, your group learns the history behind it, prepares seasonal Jeju finger foods from local ingredients, and styles them inside a traditional basket to eat together.

  • Cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients

  • Combines cultural history with practical cooking

  • Photo-friendly and engaging for mixed groups

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Experience 5

Taewok Crafting Workshop

The taewak is the orange buoy every Haenyeo carries in the water. In this workshop guided by a Haenyeo designer, your group crafts their own miniature taewak, learning the tradition and meaning behind this iconic object. Everyone takes home what they made.

  • Suitable for all ages and skill levels

  • A tactile, memorable way into Haenyeo culture

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Experience 6

Meeting the Elders

Jeju's Haenyeo are mostly between 70 and 90 years old. This experience brings your group into a fishing village to meet veteran divers, listen to their stories, and learn directly from the women who have practised this way of life their whole lives.

  • Group size: Intimate small-group format

  • Led by village chief diver

  • Available in select coastal villages across Jeju

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included in every
EXPERIENCE PACKAGE ✅

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Traditional Haenyeo
inpsired lunch box

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Private van
transportation

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Handmade Taewok keyring designed by a local Haenyeo artist

Simple to book, fully supported

1

Send an inquiry

Share your group size, dates, and what you're hoping to experience.

2

Get a custom proposal

Soyoung will put together a tailored itinerary and quote.

3

Confirm and prepare

Receive a full logistics brief and pre-visit resources.

4

Show up

Transport, gear, food, and local coordination all handled

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Tell us about your group

Every experience is built around your group's goals. Get in touch with Soyoung, founder of Seasterhood Haenyeo, and she will be in touch within 2 business days with a custom proposal.

The group package starts from 4 people. All-inclusive packages from $450 USD per group.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Our experience is designed for international travelers and includes English guidance.

  •  No. This is beginner-friendly, but you should be comfortable in the water.

  • Swimsuit, towel, extra clothes, waterproof bag, and sunscreen.

  • We operate in all seasons, as long as the weather permits. (For example, if there is a typhoon, the class will be canceled.)

  • All of our group services require a minimum of 4 people.

  • We recommend reaching out a few month before the excursion but depending on your needs, we can accommodate shorter timelines.