by Marcel Jansen | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog, PADI IDC - instructor course
Scuba diving has a pretty unique training and certification model. A beginner can earn a globally recognised Open Water certification in just a few days. That card is valid worldwide and never expires. Show it at a dive center in Thailand, Egypt, or Mexico, and...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 20, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI Divemaster course
I see it at dive shops everywhere. The diver with the most dives, the best buoyancy, and the coolest gear becomes a Divemaster and struggles. Meanwhile, the person with half the experience thrives.Why?Because a great diver and a great Divemaster are two very different...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 14, 2026 | Blog
Finding a comfortable dive mask can make the difference between enjoying your time underwater and counting the minutes until you surface. I’ve seen countless students and customers struggle with masks that leak, fog, or leave painful red marks after just one...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 8, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
In the Candidates in the Spotlight series, we talk to our PADI IDC candidates about their experiences during and after the IDC. Our candidates come from all over the world and from all walks of life! This time, we talk to Fabian from Germany. Fabian completed his IDC...
by Marcel Jansen | May 15, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
Dive Centers About Their Recruitment Process – A Must-Read for Dive Instructors I asked 400 dive centers around Southeast Asia about their recruitment process. If you are a scuba instructor looking for a job, this is a must-read. Find out what dive centers are looking...
