ASIA SCUBA INSTRUCTORS BLOG
A Dive Instructor’s Guide to Soft Corals
I've done thousands of dives, and I still get excited when I see a reef covered in soft corals. Those pink and red ones swaying in the current, the purple sea fans, the bright yellow tree corals –...
The Best Fins for Divemasters and Instructors
Every time I start a PADI IDC course, it's a surprise to see what equipment candidates show up with. Some arrive with gear perfectly suited for professional diving. Others struggle through the first...
New Location for Our PADI IDC: Komodo, Indonesia
Start your professional diving career in one of the world's most beautiful dive destinations. Asia Scuba Instructors is proud to work together with Azul Komodo to bring our PADI Instructor...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – A stress free IDC
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
First Successful PADI IDC in Beautiful Koh Chang
That was fun! Asia Scuba Instructors' very first PADI IDC in Koh Chang was an absolute success! We're happy and proud of our amazing candidates who are now all PADI diving instructors! Lovely...
Banded Sea Kraits: The Ocean’s Most Polite Serial Killers
A common sight on the coral reefs of Southeast Asia, the banded sea kraits trigger excitement in some divers and fear in others. It's a venomous snake! With its bold black and white bands, it’s easy...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – Monthly IDC’s
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
PADI IDC candidates in the spotlight: Tony
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...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – Excellent Training
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
Special Offer for NEW PADI DMs to become PADI Instructors
Exciting news To meet the growing demand for new PADI Instructors, PADI Asia Pacific is launching a special offer for NEW PADI DMs to become PADI Instructors! Due to this increased demand for PADI...
You can teach this! Alternate airsource use
Alternate air source use is one of the most essential skills you’ll cover as a diving instructor. It’s a critical safety exercise that helps divers prepare for the emergency all beginning divers...
Fascinating Moray eels don’t get the love they deserve
Have you ever felt that someone was watching you, during a dive? Only to spot the toothy grin of a Moray eel sticking out of a hole? Perhaps you did not feel much sympathy for this creature. Still,...
You can teach this! Freeflowing regulator
A freeflowing regulator is a skill that often causes a bit of anxiety for students—after all, when their regulator begins to freely dispense air without them asking for it, it can feel like...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – Multiple amazing locations
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
PADI IDC candidates in the spotlight: Achyut
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! This time, we talk to...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – Our job finding support
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
You can teach this! Compass navigation
Compass navigation is one of those skills that that makes divers feel truly independent and empowered underwater. As a scuba instructor, teaching compass navigation can be incredibly rewarding, as...
How to become a diving instructor
Becoming a diving instructor PADI Instructor is a wonderful job. You can travel the world, enjoy the underwater world and share your passion with others. But as an instructor, you also have the...
Top reasons to upgrade from divemaster to instructor in Southeast Asia
If you're already a Divemaster, you're likely already living the dream! You're spending your days on the beach, exploring tropical reefs, and sharing your love for diving with others. Is there any...
You can teach this! Predive safety check
The predive safety check—aka "BWRAF" (BCD, Weights, Releases, Air, and Final OK)—is like your pre-dive ritual for peace of mind underwater. As a diving instructor, teaching the buddy check in a fun,...
Best waterproof compact cameras for scuba diving (updated 2025)
OK, I’m not a techie and I’m not a professional photographer. Sometimes I like taking a few pictures on my dives but I don’t want to carry a bulky camera with underwater housing with me all the...
PADI IDC candidates in the spotlight: Sergei
In the Candidates in the Spotlight series, we talk to our PADI IDC candidates about their experiences during and after the IDC. This time, we talk to Sergei from Russia, who did his PADI IDC in Koh...
What makes our PADI IDC unique! – Dive Theory Online
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the 'best' PADI IDC! We like to be a bit...
Choosing My New BCD: The Best BCDs for Diving Instructors in 2025
As a professional dive instructor who’s been teaching for years—and now helping others become instructors themselves—I’ve spent countless hours underwater. One piece of gear I rely on every single...
You can teach this! Giant stride entry
'The giant stride entry is pure excitement! For entry level students it's like stepping into the underwater world. As a diving instructor, teaching the giant stride is a great joy. For some, it's a...
Dream Job Destinations: Koh Chang
Best places to work as a diving instructor In this series, we'll explore the best places in Asia to work as a scuba diving instructor, showcasing career opportunities, dive sites, and lifestyle...
You can teach this! Proper finning technique
Teaching proper finning techniques is essential for making students feel comfortable, graceful, and efficient underwater. Learning to use fins properly not only conserves energy but also helps...